FOOD PANTRIES OF
THE 19TH DISTRICT
Proudly serving Carteret, Perth Amboy, Sayreville, South Amboy, Woodbridge
CARTERET CALVARY BAPTIST
CHURCH REFLECTION OF GOD
THE WAY MINISTRY
Diane Thomas-Spencer
732-541-9169 (Office)
732-912-6007 (Help Line)
Community outreach program
providing emergency food
to the people of Carteret.
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38 McKinley Ave.
Carteret, NJ 07008​
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Last Saturday of the month.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Raritan Bay YMCA Center for Support, Success, and Prosperity
Heidy Munoz
732-771-9910
Food assistance available to Middlesex County community members in need. ID needed to register. Bags are provided and MUST be re-used in subsequent visits to pantry. Only one bag per family per address. Staff speaks English and Spanish.
Asistencia alimentaria disponible para los miembros de la comunidad del condado de Middlesex que lo necesiten. Identificación necesaria para registrarse. Se proporcionan bolsas y DEBEN reutilizarse en visitas posteriores a la despensa. Solo una bolsa por familia por dirección. El personal habla inglés y español.
329 Smith Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. by appointment only
Friday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. by appointment only
CATHEDRAL CDC SOCIAL SERVICES -
MERCY HOUSE FOOD PANTRY
Damaris Ramirez or Juana Kearney
732-826-0447 (Office)
732-826-1238 ( Fax)
Food pantry is available to Middlesex County
residents in need twice a month.
Clients must register every six months.
Clothing is also available.
282 McClellan Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Monday
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Friday
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
IGLESIA CIUDAD DE REFUGIO
Amy Arroyo
Telephone: 732-221-4303
Emergency food is provided to
those in need in the church community.
436 Market Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Saturday 9:30 AM -11:00 AM
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Jewish Rennaissance Foundation- Family Assistance Center "My Choice Store"
Ivana Melara or Dania Arias
Telephone: 732-934-2700
FAC provides help with emergency situations leading to job loss or housing through our family mentoring program. My Choice Store currently offers delivery of various food items including fresh fruits and vegetables to low-income seniors age 55+ and some families. Service area: Carteret, Metuchen, Highland Park, Sayreville, Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Edison and Woodbridge Townships. New registration is closed until further notice
500 Dobranski Drive
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
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Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
2:30 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.
The Saturday that follows
1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Jewish Rennaissance Foundation- Bayside Family Success Center
Jenny Alvarez or Brian Martinez
732-638-5063
A community-based, family-centered gathering place where any Middlesex County resident can go for support and community resources/information. Programming focuses on healthy choices, parent education & parent-child activities, life skills, and more. Activity calendars are published monthly—see our Facebook page. Formula, baby food, and diapers are offered in our infant/toddler programs. ALL services are free and confidential.
500 Dobranski Drive
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Monday & Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
SALVATION ARMY
Jhoanny Duran, Capt. Alex Rodriguez
Telephone: 732-826-7040
Food pantry is available twice a month.
Clients must register with
We Care every six months.
Must show proof of need and show ID
with proof of address. A soup kitchen
and emergency winter shelter for men
and transitional housing for
veterans is also provided.
Call for additional information
and appointment.
433 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Monday – Friday, EXCEPT Tuesday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
(By appointment)
ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH,
PETER’S PANTRY
Maureen Erickson
Telephone: 732-742-3205
Emergency food is available to
Perth Amboy residents. Must
provide proof of residence;
picture ID, proof of all income
(tax return, child support /
alimony info, WIC affiliation etc.)
183 Rector Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Monday
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cancelled
Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Still Serving
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY,
PERTH AMBOY
Jerry Yaros
Telephone:
732-548-4317
Emergency food available for those in need.
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230 New Brunswick Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
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Saturday
9:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Epic Church,
WORLD OUTREACH CENTER
Reverend Joe Balina
Telephone: 732-727-9500
ext. 1903
Emergency food, clothing and shelter
referrals are available to anyone in
need.
Identification for each recipient is
required. Special arrangements can
also be made for emergencies.
The church is also open for prayer
and counseling, please call for an
appointment.
2707 Main Street
Sayreville, NJ 08872
3rd Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
SAYREVILLE CARE & SHARE FOOD BANK
Sue Paul
732-390-7058
Senior Center
423 Main Street
Sayreville, NJ 08872
Certain Tuesdays (Call for specific dates)
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
OF SOUTH AMBOY
Church Office
Telephone: 732-721-4516
Must show identification and proof of residency, be over the age of 18 and complete paperwork. Our pantry serves: South Amboy, Parlin, Sayreville, Laurence Harbor.
150 North Broadway
PO Box 787
South Amboy, NJ 08879
2nd & 3rd week of each month, the following days:
Monday 12 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Thursday 12 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
* Appointment required for food pick-up
FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH
Louis Devizia
Telephone: 732-636-7727
Nonperishable food is available to
residents of Woodbridge,
Perth Amboy, and Carteret.
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121 East Prospect Avenue
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
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Sunday
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
OF WOODBRIDGE
Church Office
Telephone: 732-634-0582
Call in advance for information and to set
up and an appointment. Emergency
food is available by appointment only
and proof of need is required.
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539 Barron Avenue
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Must call for an appointment
(Sunday pick up)
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF AVENEL
Carolyn & Jake Stockl
Telephone: 732-634-1631
Emergency food distribution is available.
If it is an emergency you may call the church
office for immediate assistance. Food donations
and toiletries are accepted.
621 East Woodbridge Ave
Avenel, NJ 07001
Last Tuesday of the month
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Oak Tree-Iselin Presbyterian Church
Nancy Abel or Margarita Estrada
Telephone: 732-283-1188
Food is distributed once a month, every 2nd Monday
Appointment necessary must call by Friday before.
1295 Oaktree Road
Iselin, NJ 08830
Must be resident of Woodbridge Township
(Avenel, Colonia, Fords, Hopelawn, Iselin, Keasbey, Menlo Park Terrace, Port Reading, Sewaren, & Woodbridge Proper)
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GPS address is 20 Middlesex Avenue
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
OF WOODBRIDGE
Church Office
Telephone: 732-634-1024
Emergency groceries SFPP and T.E.F.A.P.
commodities are provided to all residents
in need. To receive T.E.F.A.P. food,
proof of residency, address, social services
information
and ID card are required.
Proper notification is also required.
Food is given to registered adults only.
Families are welcome, but food is only
distributed to adults.
600 Rahway Avenue
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
First two Mondays of each month
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
(emergencies upon notification)
HEAVEN’S HELPERS
EVANGEL WOODBRIDGE CHURCH
Pastor Leslie Samuel
Telephone:
908-322-9300 Option 7
Emergency food is available to
anyone in need.
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48 Berkley Street
Iselin, NJ 08820
Last Thursday of the month
6:00 - 7:00 PM
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA FOOD PANTRY
Parish Office
Telephone: 732-634-1403
A registration form must be filled out.
You will be required to show ID and
proof of income (driver’s license,
social security card, pay stub).
Non-perishable food is available
for Port Reading and Sewaren
residents.
436 Port Reading Avenue
Port Reading, NJ 07064
3rd Wednesday
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
ST. CECELIA’S FOOD PANTRY
Emergency food is available.
A registration form must be completed
and you will be required to show some
ID and proof of income (driver license,
social security card, utility bill, pay stub
or letter from SSI).
Food is available once a month.
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St. Cecelia’s Parish Center
45 Wilus Way
Iselin, NJ 08830
Tuesday
10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
(By appointment only)
ST. JAMES EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY
Peggy Foley
Telephone:
732-636-4310
or 732-636-6343
Emergency food is provided once a month.
Must show proof of residence in
Woodbridge Township and proof of income.
Food and monetary donations accepted.
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174 Grove Street
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Thursday
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
FOOD PANTRY
Carroll Thomas
732-634-7422 Ext. 5
Monday or Tuesday
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ONLY
A three-day supply of emergency
food is provided on a once a month basis.
Please call on above days, speaking clearly,
so that food packages may be prepared
ahead for Thursday pick up.
Trinity Church
650 Rahway Avenue at Trinity Lane
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Thursday (Red Building)
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
1st Saturday
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
(diapers offered)