Metuchen Food Hub

We're so thrilled to have many partners helping to make Metuchen Disco Soup a reality! 🍲🥕♻ Today we'd like to feature, the First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen's Food Pantry, a pillar in our community!

The FPC Food Pantry is a dedicated mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen. The pantry has evolved from a small local operation into a vital regional hub serving individuals and families across Metuchen and Edison. With a primary mission to provide healthy food in a dignified and inclusive manner, the pantry offers nutritious groceries, fresh produce, microwavable meals from the Elijahs Promise Soup Kitchen, and dry goods to those facing food insecurity. Following a significant expansion in late 2025, the facility now operates with increased capacity and extended hours and wrap around services including access to SNAP, mental health resources and housing case works to better support the community. Driven by a diverse team of volunteers from local schools, businesses, and scout troops, the pantry serves as a cornerstone of local outreach, fostering stability and independence for its neighbors.

We are so grateful to them for providing a venue, a KITCHEN, and a lot of magic to make this event happen! 🙏🏻

FPC Food Pantry

There's no soup without a chef to cook it! We're so thrilled to have Chef Lauren Owens cooking on the day! 🍲🥕♻

Chef Lauren Owens is a New Jersey-based chef serving up elevated, approachable cuisine with a focus on fresh ingredients and thoughtful presentation. From intimate gatherings to standout events, she brings creativity, flavor, and a personal touch to every table. 🍽️✨

Lauren Owens

We're so thrilled to have many partners helping to make Metuchen Disco Soup a reality! 🍲🥕♻ Today we'd like to feature, REPLENISH, who will be sourcing over 200lbs of fresh vegetables from their suppliers!

REPLENISH was initially established in 1994 to address food insecurity and ensure access to nutritionally adequate food and essential items for all Middlesex County residents. REPLENISH now operates out of a fully stocked, 8,500-square-foot warehouse in East Brunswick and in 2025 received and distributed over 5.1 million pounds of food, including fresh produce, dairy, and meat products, to a network of partners throughout Middlesex County.

Replenish