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 in Brookdale.

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 in Brookdale 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 in Brookdale 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?

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 in Brookdale that’s open today: Nutley Family Services , Toni's Kitchen, A Food Ministry Of St. Luke's Church , Bloomfield Presbyterian Church On The Green , Nutley Senior Center , Passaic Indoor Recreation Facility

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Brookdale 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)
Nutley Family Services
15 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.79 mi
Info
Serves Nutley residents and other New Jersey residents.

Entrance: Located at the side door.

General Pantry Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM.

Food Distribution: Biweekly, by appointment only.
Requirements
You can visit once every 2 weeks
ID required
Proof of address required
Registration required
Proof of household income required
Appointments required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
12:00 pm–5:30 pm
Tomorrow
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Wed, March 18th (next week)
12:00 pm–5:30 pm
12:00 pm–5:30 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)
Human Needs Food Pantry
20 reviews
Unclaimed
28 minutes
average wait time

1.85 mi
Info

Call in advance for services at (973) 746-4669

Essex county can come in once a week while the other counties can come in once a month.

Vaccines are needed for the diaper program which is aailable only to essex county residents

They need only bring ID and proof of address. We serve all of Essex county on a once-a-week basis (except Newark. Newark is a major city with a lot of resources and we'd be overwhelmed trying to handle that city's residents) We serve all other counties in NJ on a once-a-month basis and provide them with listings for their counties.
Requirements
You can visit once a week
ID required
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Toiletries may be available
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Delivery may be available
Schedule
Tomorrow
12:30 pm–3:00 pm
Call in advance for services
Next Tuesday
12:30 pm–3:00 pm
Call in advance for services
Thu, March 19th (next week)
12:30 pm–3:00 pm
Call in advance for services
12:30 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
9 Label Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 746-4669
humanneedsfoodpantry.org
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Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs, Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Toni's Kitchen, A Food Ministry Of St. Luke's Church
13 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.47 mi
Info
Toni’s Kitchen Government Shutdown Market* Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm (starting 11/4) Toni’s Kitchen, Dining Room 73 So. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair Bring Federal ID or SNAP EBT Card and mail showing address 973-932-0768 (This number is for leaving messages only. We will return calls as soon as possible.)

On-site registration required
Requirements
Must bring own bags/cart
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Today
Other material needs: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Today
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:00 pm
Client choice pantry
Tomorrow
Other material needs: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Other material needs: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:00 pm
every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Sunday
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Sunday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
73 South Fullerton Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 860-0768
https://toniskitchen.org/special-programs-launched-during-government-shutdown/
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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 in Brookdale.
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)
Bloomfield Presbyterian Church On The Green
26 reviews
Claimed
23 minutes
average wait time

2.49 mi
Info
Requires to call for hours
Requirements
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
9:30 am–11:00 am
This Friday
9:30 am–11:00 am
Wed, March 18th (next week)
9:30 am–11:00 am
9:30 am–11:00 am
every week on Wednesday, Friday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
147 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
directions
Contact
(973) 743-1796
http://bpcog.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH
13 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

2.76 mi
Info

Service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis; please line up to receive a ticket.

The pantry is located in the building in front of the church.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Fresh produce
Schedule
Tomorrow
3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Thu, March 26th (in 2 weeks)
3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Thu, April 9th (in 4 weeks)
3:00 pm–6:00 pm
3:00 pm–6:00 pm
every 2 weeks on Thursday
Location
119 Elm Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 746-8338
https://www.stpaullive.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Nutley Senior Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.59 mi
Info
For information 973-744-8103 ext. 246 Community members over the age of 60. Free with $3 suggested donation
Requirements
Seniors only
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Today
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Tomorrow
11:30 am–12:30 pm
This Friday
11:30 am–12:30 pm
11:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
65 Bloomfield Avenue
Nutley, NJ 07110
directions
Contact
(973) 744-8103
https://fhecessex.org/events/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Toni’s Kitchen – Bloomfield Public Library
9 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.68 mi
Info
Phone: 973-932-0768 (This number is for leaving messages only. We will return calls as soon as possible.)

Toni’s Kitchen Government Shutdown Market* Sundays, 2pm-3pm (starting 11/2) For Bloomfield Residents only In front of the Bloomfield Library 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield Bring Federal ID or SNAP EBT Card and mail showing address
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Sunday
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Sun, March 22nd (in 2 weeks)
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Sun, March 29th (in 3 weeks)
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Sunday
Location
90 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
directions
Contact
(973) 932-0768
https://toniskitchen.org/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Park United Methodist Church
6 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.61 mi
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Thu, March 19th (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Thu, March 26th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Sunday
Location
12 Park Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
directions
Contact
(973) 429-7745
https://www.parkumcbloomfield.org/?subpages/Church-Calendar.shtml
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Food pantry (groceries)
Passaic Indoor Recreation Facility
3 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

3.12 mi
Info
Leslie Sanchez 9733655525 From: 06/30/2025 Till: 08/08/2025
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
8:45 am–9:45 am
Today
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Tomorrow
8:45 am–9:45 am
8:45 am–9:45 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
390 Paulison Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
directions
Contact
(973) 365-5525
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Food pantry (groceries)
Grace Pointe Seventh-Day Adventist Church
3 reviews
Claimed
average user rating

2.53 mi
Info
Serves Essex County.
Requirements
You can visit twice a month
Offerings
Free Groceries
Toiletries may be available
Schedule
Next Sunday
12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Sun, March 22nd (in 2 weeks)
12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Sun, March 29th (in 3 weeks)
12:00 pm–5:00 pm
12:00 pm–5:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Sunday
12:00 pm–5:00 pm
every month on the last Sunday
12:00 pm–2:30 pm
every week on Sunday
Location
15 Elmwood Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 746-1911
https://gracepointesda.org/
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Brookdale 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 in Brookdale 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?
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 in Brookdale that’s open today: Nutley Family Services, Toni's Kitchen, A Food Ministry Of St. Luke's Church, Bloomfield Presbyterian Church On The Green, Nutley Senior Center, Passaic Indoor Recreation Facility
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Brookdale for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.