Food pantry (groceries)
45 reviews
10 minutes
average wait time
0.55 mi
Open now!
10:30 am–12:30 pm
Tomorrow
10:30 am–12:30 pm
This Thursday
10:30 am–12:30 pm
10:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
15 minutes
average wait time
0.64 mi
This Friday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Fri, January 9th (next week)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Fri, January 16th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Friday
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
30 minutes
average wait time
0.95 mi
Open now!
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am
Next Monday
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am
every week on Tuesday
Contact
(973) 676-6467
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.
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.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
0.99 mi
Please bring proof of New Jersey residency, photo ID, and proof of income. May be closed on holiday, a sign will be posted outside. "Call ahead to confirm 862-215-5230 "
This Thursday
8:00 am
Thu, January 15th (in 2 weeks)
8:00 am
Thu, February 5th (in 2 months)
8:00 am
8:00 am
every month on the 1st Thursday
8:00 am
every month on the 3rd Thursday
Contact
(862) 215-5230
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
0.57 mi
This Saturday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Sat, January 10th (next week)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Sat, January 17th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
0.83 mi
Phone: 973-932-0768 (This number is for leaving messages only. We will return calls as soon as possible.)
Next Sunday
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Sun, January 11th (in 2 weeks)
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Sun, January 18th (in 3 weeks)
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Sunday
Food pantry (groceries)
13 minutes
average wait time
0.29 mi
Suggested donation
Tue, January 13th (in 2 weeks)
12:00 pm
Tue, January 27th (in 4 weeks)
12:00 pm
Tue, February 10th (in 2 months)
12:00 pm
12:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Tuesday
12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries)
8 reviews
18 minutes
average wait time
0.84 mi
Wed, January 14th (in 2 weeks)
8:00 am–11:30 am
Wed, January 21st (in 3 weeks)
8:00 am–11:30 am
Wed, January 28th (in 4 weeks)
8:00 am–11:30 am
8:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 2nd Wednesday
8:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
8:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 4th Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
20 minutes
average wait time
0.92 mi
This Wednesday
9:30 am–11:00 am
Wed, January 7th (next week)
9:30 am–11:00 am
Wed, January 14th (in 2 weeks)
9:30 am–11:00 am
9:30 am–11:00 am
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
3 minutes
average wait time
1 mi
Apply on website, fill the form @ https://newarknj-newark-shutdown-assistance-application.form.transform.civicplus.com/59077 Newark Shutdown Assistance Application(SNAP Recipients Only) November 1 - November 30, 2025 Subject to fund availability Complete the application below to be considered for emergency benefits provided for SNAP recipients by the City of Newark, during the government shutdown. At the end of the application you will be asked to click a link to upload your supporting documents. Please note that this program does not provide cash allowances, and is not for food assistance. The purpose and use of these benefits is explained in our 'About', ' Learn More', and FAQs pages. Any applicants who do not provide sufficient supporting documents, or who's circumstances are not covered by this program, will be denied. We will only accept one application per recipient. For questions regarding this application please fill out the support request form
Today
3:00 pm–8:00 pm
This Wednesday
3:00 pm–8:00 pm
This Saturday
12:00 pm–5:00 pm
3:00 pm–8:00 pm
every week on Monday, Wednesday
12:00 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Every location is different! Some places 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.
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.
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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
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. Here’s a list of everything that’s open today: Isaiah House, Calvary Baptist Church, Dr. E. Alma Flagg School Central Ward
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.