The Raritan Food Pantry is now part of The Food Bank Network of Somerset County!  Effective 1 November 2024 we have joined forces to continue helping our neighbors in Raritan and the County.  For details regarding the location and hours of operation, please check under the “Get Help” section of this website.

The Food Bank Network of Somerset County is experiencing a significant rise in demand for food assistance, with visits to their pantries doubling from 12,000 to 27,000 in the past three years and expected to reach 32,000 this year. Despite regular donations, the growing need is outpacing the supply so please donate or volunteer today!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn4m9JgUY7U

BACKPACK PROGRAM EXPANDED TO FEED MORE STUDENTS July 31, 2023. The Food Network of Somerset County is excited to announce an increase in the number of low-income children enrolled in our “Backpack Program” that is designed to combat child hunger. Many students in Somerset County rely on free or reduced lunches during the week, but they

Residents can help their neighbors in-need by purchasing an extra can of food during their routine grocery shopping, and donating it to “Buy One, Bring One” for pick-up on the third Friday of every month. Donations can be placed in the blue bins located in the breezeway of the Somerset County Administration Building in Somerville.

Every year the motorcycle club organizes a very successful Santa Run to raise money for the Food Bank. The event occurs in the month of December and the motorcycle enthusiasts donate by themselves or elicit donations from their friends and families.