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Find Free Food In Academy HeightsLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Food Pantry at Our Lady of Sorrows

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.09 mi


    Info

    Serves Essex County

    • Requirements

      • Serves New Jersey residents
      • Bring referral Letter and/or Income or Assistance Letter
      • Must show a New Jersey photo ID
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 13th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, April 27th (next month)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Location

    217 Prospect Street

    South Orange, NJ 07079

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 220-8495

    https://olschurch.com/calendar/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    OHEB SHALOM CONG

    -1 hours -12 minutes

    average wait time

    0.49 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • Wed, April 3rd (next week)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Sun, April 7th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Wed, May 1st (in 2 months)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Sunday

    Location

    170 Scotland Rd

    South Orange, NJ 07079

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 762-7067

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Bobrow Kosher Food Pantry - Oheb Shalom Congregation

    no ratings yet

    0.49 mi


    Info

    Hours: One Wednesday Night a Month 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Distribution Hours - One Sunday Morning a Month 9:00 am - 11:00 am.

    Serves Essex County.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Non-perishable food only
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Wed, April 3rd (next week)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Sun, April 7th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, May 1st (in 2 months)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Sunday

    Location

    170 Scotland Road

    South Orange, NJ 07079

    directions
  5. How do I get food?

    You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

  6. Can someone deliver the food to my house?

    Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Academy Heights.

  7. What do I have to bring?

    Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    CHURCH WOMEN UNITED FOOD PANTRY

    1 hour 7 minutes

    average wait time

    1.7 mi


    • Requirements

      • Wear Facemask
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed on the 1st Wednesday of the month
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Wed, April 3rd (next week)

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Wed, April 10th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Location

    1240 Clinton Avenue

    Irvington, NJ 07111

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 373-5930

    https://www.firstccirv.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Ronald Jones Interfaith Community Outreach

    1 hour 10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.6 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Fri, April 5th (next week)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Fri, April 12th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Location

    998 South Orange Avenue

    Lower Vailsburg, NJ 07106

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Redeemed Christians Church of God - Overcomers Chapel

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.54 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, April 6th (next week)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, April 13th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Saturday

    Location

    119 Stuyvesant Ave.

    Newark, NJ 07106

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 371-0070

    http://rccgovercomers.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Ebenezer Christian & Missionary Alliance Church

    no ratings yet

    1.21 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 13th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, April 27th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Location

    1152 W S Orange Ave

    Upper Vailsburg, NJ 07106

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 373-9205

    http://www.ebenezercma.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Tree House Cares

    1 hour

    average wait time

    1.49 mi


    Info

    Our food distribution efforts serve hundreds of families each week by providing groceries, essential items, and resources to those in need. Please like our Facebook page to stay updated on distributions: www.facebook.com/treehousecares

    No diaper distribution in December 2023

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Except the first Saturday of the month
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, April 18th (in 3 weeks)

      Other material needs: 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      • Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
      • Diapers and pad service
    • Thu, May 16th (in 2 months)

      Other material needs: 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      • Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
      • Diapers and pad service
    • Sat, June 1st (in 3 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Saturday the 1st

    • Other material needs: 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    Location

    462 Sanford Avenue

    Lower Vailsburg, NJ 07106

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.89 mi


    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

      • Closed on the 1st Wednesday of the month
    • Wed, April 3rd (next week)

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

      • Closed on the 1st Wednesday of the month
    • Wed, April 10th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

      • Closed on the 1st Wednesday of the month
    • 8:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Location

    357 South Jefferson Street

    City of Orange, NJ 07050

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 856-4000

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    S.D.A. Church of the Oranges

    35 minutes

    average wait time

    1.95 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers and pad service
      • Clothing upon availability
    • Info

      • ID preferred, but not required

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      2:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Thu, April 4th (next week)

      2:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Thu, April 11th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Location

    308 Reynolds Terrace

    City of Orange, NJ 07050

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 678-1951

    https://cotosda.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Academy Heights accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

  16. What kind of food do they have?

    Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  17. Do they have vegetables?

    Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Academy Heights do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. Do they have meat?

    Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  19. Any pantries open today?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Academy Heights to see if any are open today. If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options in Academy Heights.

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Academy Heights for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.