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Our Market
The Market is the heart of Franklin Food Bank. Families can shop in a grocery store–style setting, choosing the fresh produce, pantry staples, proteins, health and beauty aids and pet food that best meet their needs. Our Market is stocked with nutritious options and open multiple days a week to ensure food is available when it’s needed most.
When is the Food Bank open?
Shopping visits are by appointment only. Visit our Welcome Center during these hours to ask questions, schedule an appointment or see our Case Manager.
- Monday: 2 pm–7 pm
- Tuesday: 10 am–2 pm
- Wednesday: 10 am–2 pm
- Thursday: 2 pm –7 pm
- Saturday: 9 am–12 pm
Street Address: 224 Churchill Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873
Phone: 732-246-0009
Outside of our hours, questions should be left on our voicemail. We will return your call as soon as possible.
How often can I visit the market?
Residents of Franklin Township can schedule up to two visits per month to our Market. Shop for the items you and your family enjoy!
When can I “shop” in the market?
Neighbors can schedule up to two appointments per month, either by phone or during operating hours.
- Monday: 2 pm–7 pm
- Tuesday: 10 am–2 pm
- Wednesday: 10 am–2 pm
- Thursday: 2 pm –7 pm
- Saturday: 9 am–12 pm
Street Address: 224 Churchill Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873
Phone: 732-246-0009
How much food can I take home?
Families are assigned points based on the size of their household and then can spend those in our market. Points are refreshed each month. Zero point items are available every day.
Family Size and Points:
- 1-2: 100 points
- 2-4: 200 points
- 5-8: 400 points
- 9+: 600 points
A family of four can access up to $600 of groceries each month from Franklin Food Bank.
Do I have to be a Franklin Township resident?
Yes, you have to live within Franklin Township, which includes:
- Somerset
- Franklin Park
- Little Rocky Hill
- Zarephath
- East Millstone, Griggstown
- Kingston
- Middlebush
Where does the food in the market come from?
Nearly 60% of our food comes from local farms and retailers right here in this region! This means you will see plenty of name brand items on our shelves. The rest of our food comes from donations and purchases.
Monthly Produce Drive-Through
The 1st Wednesday of each month, Franklin Food Bank hosts Community Distribution; a drive-through, walk-up produce distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables. This program is delivered in partnership with the FTPD, the Greater Somerset YMCA, First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens and CFBNJ.
Location: 771 Somerset Street, Somerset, NJ 08873
1st Wednesday of every month
From 11am until supplies last
Did You Know?
Nearly half of all the food Franklin Food Bank distributes is healthy fresh produce.