Local Delivery Services in New Jersey When There Are No Peapod Slots

Alstede Farms
Alstede Farms
4/13/20 - By Laurie Rein

If you're tired of fighting for time slots from big name grocery chains and grocery delivery services, then look no further than a New Jersey local food market and farm stand, which can offer a great alternative for stocking up on grocery staples without the hassle of supermarket delivery. These local businesses carry items like fresh produce, dairy, meats and baked goods and offer delivery or curbside pickup. Some of the farm stands offer CSAs (community supported agriculture) for a monthly fee. So stock up and enjoy grocery delivery, hassle-free!

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1. Prince's Farm Stand- Mountainside

Shoppers can pick up local, farm-fresh produce seven days a week at this Union County farm stand. Aside from fresh fruits and vegetables, Prince's offers basics like milk, eggs, cheese, breads and pies (think Easter!). Zero-contact pickup can be arranged through email or phone, and local delivery is available for a $3 fee.

2. Alstede Farms- Chester

Fresh bakery items, apple cider, fruits and veggies, meats, pasta and much more can be picked up or delivered locally from the farm store. In additional, Alstede hosts a CSA from the spring until the fall where members will receive fresh produce each week.

3. A&J Produce Corp- Neptune

Monmouth County locals can pick up a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as milk and eggs, at this farm store. Check the website for updated lists of products. A&J will deliver locally with a $35 order. 

4. Gargiulo Produce- Hillside

Fill your fridge with fruits, vegetables, dairy items and more with curbside pickup or cash and carry from Gargiulo. Mixed produce boxes are also available for local delivery.


Harvest to Home delivers food directly to your door to keep you safe and a little less stressed at home. 

5. Harvest to Home- Lincoln Park

Fresh fruits, veggies, eggs and beverages can be delivered right to the door, without contact, by Harvest to Home. Meats and additional dairy will be available shortly. Delivery is available to residents in Morris, Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson and Warren counties.

6. Pat's American Butcher- Scotch Plains

Stock up on steaks, ground beef, short ribs, meatballs, pork and much more at this Scotch Plains butcher shop. Produce, cheeses and pastas are also on tap. Orders can be placed by email and picked up curbside. 


Fanwood Larder takes orders for up to 15 items for curbside delivery. 

7. Fanwood Larder- Fanwood

This Fanwood newcomer boasts a supply of organic produce, bread, dairy, paper goods and gourmet food items. New items are stocked every day. Call or email orders, then pick up curbside.

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