Need Help?

We are here to give food and grocery basics to those in need. We strive to treat you as we want to be treated ourselves while providing food in an atmosphere of empathy, compassion, and dignity. By supplying a reliable source of food, we hope to reduce the stress on you, our guest. This allows you to focus on resolving some other issues you may be facing. We strive to equip you with connections to other services you may need to overcome those issues. In addition, Feeding Hands will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, age, or disability.

Registration Process

Please be aware that our organization is restricted to serving only those living in Somerset County (excluding Franklin Township) or the towns of Dunellen, Middlesex (zip code 08846), Piscataway, North Plainfield, and South Plainfield. For those outside of our service area, text "Find Food" or "Comida" to 908-224-7776 to find a food pantry near you.

If you wish to receive food from Feeding Hands, you must register in advance. We only have availability in Hillsborough for new applicants on SATURDAYS. For any questions regarding our additional pantry locations, please refer to the information below. At this time, Feeding Hands' Edison location is not accepting new applicants.

Manville Pantry

4th Saturday of the Month

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

MANVILLE RESIDENTS ONLY

Emmanuel Baptist Church
34 South Third Avenue
Manville, NJ 08835

(NOT a mailing address)

Phone: 908-725-4522

Edison Pantry

2nd Saturday of the Month

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

EDISON RESIDENTS ONLY

Stelton Baptist Church

337 Plainfield Ave

Edison, NJ 08817

(NOT a mailing address)

Phone: 732-985-1484

Bernardsville Pantry

Every Tuesdays

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

BERNARDSVILLE RESIDENTS ONLY

Parking Lot across from 15 Mt Airy Rd

18 Mt Airy Rd,

Bernardsville, NJ 07924

(NOT a mailing address)

Phone: 908-432-4018

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Scan the QR code to join our Spanish WhatsApp group chat. Our WhatsApp group chat is used so that we can communicate with our clients about upcoming events such as our new location, closings, holidays, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment?

Yes! Complete the online application and you will be contacted with an appointment time. Thereafter, we require that you come at your appointed time and date as you will be given priority over those who did not arrive on time or on the correct day. If you cannot arrive at the appointed time and date, please reschedule by email or phone call.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Can I pick out my own food?

Yes! However, this option is only available for those who choose to receive food at our main pantry located in Hillsborough. The other locations will follow a drive-thru process where you'll receive your food by food wagons that will be loaded into your vehicle. Moreover, our main pantry offers both options: our grocery store and drive-thru.

What can I expect on my first visit?

You should arrive 30 minutes or more before closing. Your first visit will take a minimum of 30-45 minutes. We will sit with you to review your application and determine if we can connect you to other services which may be of assistance in your particular situation.

How often can I come?

Guests are allowed to come once a month. After your first visit, we will schedule your next visit.

What should I bring?

For your first appointment, please bring documentation for all members of your household, photo ID, WIC/Snap/other assistance information, income Information (including social security, disability, employment), a vehicle with an empty trunk, proof of address, and empty grocery bags.