Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Feed America's directory lists 27 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Question 2

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Perth Amboy?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What hours are food pantries in Perth Amboy open?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Can I get food today in Perth Amboy, New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Are there mobile pantries in Perth Amboy?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Perth Amboy?

Accepted Answer

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.

Food Pantries in Perth Amboy, NJ

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Ciudad de Refugio

Emmaus Retreat House

Francis Street Park

Hogar Crea Of Perth Amboy

McGinnis School - ESY Program

PERTH AMBOY BD OF ED

Puerto Rican Association For Human Development Inc - Food Pantry

RCCG Sanctuary Of Praise NJ

Raritan Bay Area YMCA Food Pantry

Recreation Basketball Camp - Perth Amboy

Renovation House

STEAM Program - Perth Amboy

Seventh Day Adventist Church

The LIGHTHOUSE Food Pantry at Radiant Community Church

Vida Academy

YMCA Summer Stars Day Camp - Cruz

Youth Enrichment Program - Perth Amboy

Iglesia Ciudad de Refugio

Mercy House Food Pantry

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church - Bread of Life

PROJEKT HOPE (Iglesia Manatial De Vida)

Peter's Pantry

Salvation Army Perth Amboy

St. John Church Hall

St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry, Perth Amboy

St. John's Orthodox Church

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