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.

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.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

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.

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.

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 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.

Any pantries open today?

You can browse these pages for resources 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.

Where are you located?

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.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Little Zion U.A.M.E. Church
30 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.3 mi
Info
Serves: Essex county.

Requirements: Photo ID, proof of address and income, Social Security number for all the children in the home.
Requirements
ID required
Registration required
Proof of household income required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Saturday
10:00 am–2:30 pm
Sat, March 21st (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–2:30 pm
Sat, March 28th (next month)
10:00 am–2:30 pm
10:00 am–2:30 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
10:00 am–2:30 pm
every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
154 Stephens Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
directions
Contact
(973) 759-7358
https://www.littlezionuame.org/events
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Food pantry (groceries)
Queen of Peace Romano Catholic Church
7 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

0.96 mi
Info
0 Saturdays from 10:00am-11:00am During the pandemic, we are open every other Saturday

Open to North Arlington residents only
Requirements
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
This Saturday
10:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, March 14th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, March 28th (next month)
10:00 am–11:00 am
10:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 2nd Saturday
10:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
10 Franklin Place
Behind the Church
North Arlington, NJ 07031
directions
Contact
(201) 997-2086
https://www.facebook.com/QPCNA/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Gosen Church
12 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.36 mi
Requirements
On-site registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Sat, March 14th (in 2 weeks)
8:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, April 11th (in 2 months)
8:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, May 9th (in 3 months)
8:00 am–12:00 pm
8:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
225 Washington Avenue
Belleville, NJ 07109
directions
Contact
(201) 706-1104
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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.
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.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Nutley Family Services
15 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.7 mi
Info
Open to Nutley residents and others

Entrance by the Side Door

Serves New Jersey residents
Requirements
ID required
Proof of address required
Registration required
Proof of household income required
Appointments required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Wednesday
12:00 pm–4:00 pm
This Thursday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Wed, March 4th (next week)
12:00 pm–4:00 pm
12:00 pm–4:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
169 Chestnut Street
Nutley, NJ 07110
directions
Contact
(973) 667-1884
http://www.nutleyfamily.org/food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army - Kearny
19 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.88 mi
Info
Visit the office to register in advance on Wednesday before distribution with your ID, Proof of residence, Proof of income.

Serves residents of Harrison, East Newark, Kearny, North Arlington, and Lyndhurst

Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
Requirements
ID required
Registration required
Proof of household income required
On-site registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Clients can visit: Once a month
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
This Wednesday
10:00 am–12:30 pm
Wed, March 25th (in 4 weeks)
10:00 am–12:30 pm
Wed, April 22nd (in 2 months)
10:00 am–12:30 pm
10:00 am–12:30 pm
every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
443 Chestnut Street
Kearny, NJ 07032
directions
Contact
(201) 991-1115
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/kearny/
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Food pantry (groceries)
First Presbyterian Church of Arlington
29 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.36 mi
Info

Kearny Residents Only

Needs volunteers
Requirements
Zip code restrictions
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Fri, March 6th (next week)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Kearny residents only
Fri, March 20th (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Kearny residents only
Fri, April 3rd (in 2 months)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Kearny residents only
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 1st Friday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Friday
Location
663 Kearny Avenue
Kearny, NJ 07032
directions
Contact
(201) 991-3513
https://fpcakearny.org/ministries/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Michael’s Food Pantry
7 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

1.67 mi
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Wednesday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, March 11th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, March 25th (in 4 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every 2 weeks on Wednesday
Location
624 Page Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
directions
Contact
(201) 939-7571
https://stmichaellyndhurst.org/food-pantry-spiarnia-ubogich
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Food pantry (groceries)
Sacred Heart Food Pantry
11 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.9 mi
Requirements
ID required
Proof of address required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
This Saturday
9:30 am–11:00 am
Sat, March 21st (in 3 weeks)
9:30 am–11:00 am
Sat, March 28th (next month)
9:30 am–11:00 am
9:30 am–11:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
9:30 am–11:00 am
every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
615 New Jersey Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
directions
Contact
(201) 438-1147
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Food pantry (groceries)
My Temple Rock Prayer
31 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

1.04 mi
Info

Client can visit once a month

Needs volunteers

Food pantry location: annex building 88-90 Verona Ave.
Requirements
ID required
Proof of address required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Sat, March 14th (in 2 weeks)
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Clients can visit: Once a month
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Food Pantry Location: annex building 88-90 verona ave.
Sat, April 11th (in 2 months)
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Clients can visit: Once a month
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Food Pantry Location: annex building 88-90 verona ave.
Sat, May 9th (in 3 months)
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Clients can visit: Once a month
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Food Pantry Location: annex building 88-90 verona ave.
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
88-90 Verona Avenue
North Broadway, NJ 07104
directions
Contact
(201) 281-5097
https://www.templerock.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
BETHEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD
9 reviews
Claimed
38 minutes
average wait time

1.77 mi
Requirements
ID required
Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Sat, March 14th (in 2 weeks)
8:00 am
Sat, April 11th (in 2 months)
8:00 am
Sat, May 9th (in 3 months)
8:00 am
8:00 am
every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
580 Mt. Prospect Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
directions
Contact
(973) 484-6660
Do I need an appointment?
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.
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.
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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
Any pantries open today?
You can browse these pages for resources 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.
Where are you located?
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.