How many free food pantries are there in New Brunswick, New Jersey?

Feed America's directory lists 34 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Listings are compiled from federal, state, and community data sources. Each listing page shows where it came from and whether it has been independently verified — always call ahead to confirm hours before travelling.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in New Brunswick?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in New Brunswick open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in New Brunswick, New Jersey?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in New Brunswick?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in New Brunswick?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Food Pantries in New Brunswick, NJ

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Central Jersey Disiaper Bank, Anshe Emeth Community Development Corporation of Central Jersey, Inc. (AECDC)

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New Brunswick, NJ, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-10; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

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Food Pantries in New Brunswick, NJ

Central Jersey Disiaper Bank, Anshe Emeth Community Development Corporation of Central Jersey, Inc. (AECDC)

BETHEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

Bayard Street Presbyterian Church Food Pantry

Buccleuch Play Safe - New Brunswick

Christ Episcopal Church

ESY Paul Robesen Distribution Site

Ebenezer Baptist Church Food Pantry

Elijah's Promise

Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church

Five Loaves Food Pantry

GREATER BRUNSWICK CHARTER

Greater Brunswick Charter School Food Pantry

Laurel House Middlesex

Lazos America Unida Main Office

Lincoln District Program - 66 Bartlett Street

Lord Stirling Play Safe - New Brunswick

Mathematics Boost - Somerset Street

Middle School Play Safe - Livingston Avenue

Mommy's Best Friend II - Jersey Avenue

New Beginnings at Mount Calvary Missionary Church

New Brunswick Community Food Bank

PRAB Service Access Center Food Pantry

Redshaw Play Safe - New Brunswick

Salvation Army New Brunswick Corps

Sharon Baptist Church

St Albans Episcopal Church

The Salvation Army - New Brunswick

Women Aware

Elijah's Promise Soup Kitchen

Emanuel Lutheran Church

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Food Pantry

Suydam Street Reformed Church

TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH

United Methodist Church at New Brunswick

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