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: <a href="/directory/resources/ckyenuvxj001b04vt12cc39wa">Nutley Family Services</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cledg3ohi0000jo0f28e7i5gb">Toni's Kitchen - St. Luke's Episcopal Church</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckxz77tuw002g04z664zheew3">Bloomfield Presbyterian Church On The Green</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cm8nh96lm06jsz30wqlyftnko">YMCA of Montclair</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cm1p9gkx3012x14c2g5v1svsk">Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)</a>

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 <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Brookdale - Lemontree Directory

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Food pantry (groceries)
Nutley Family Services
8 reviews
Unclaimed
16 minutes
average wait time

1.79 mi
Info
Open to Nutley residents and others
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Registration required
  Proof of household income required
  Appointments required
  Entrance by the Side Door
  Serves New Jersey residents
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, June 18th (next week)
  12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- June 19th is Juneteenth
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Thu, June 19th (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 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)
Human Needs Food Pantry
9 reviews
Unclaimed
25 minutes
average wait time

1.85 mi
Info
Call in advane 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
  Registration required
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries, if available
  Delivery available for seniors & those adults with disabilities
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
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, June 19th (next week)
  CLOSED
  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)
Trinity Temple Community Development Center
8 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 40 minutes
average wait time

1.88 mi
Info
Need help call: 9737714078
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, June 21st (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, July 12th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
115 Greenwood Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 931-7652
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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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Toni's Kitchen - St. Luke's Episcopal Church
10 reviews
Unclaimed
14 minutes
average wait time

2.47 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm
  Client choice pantry
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm
  Client choice pantry
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
73 South Fullerton Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 860-0768
https://toniskitchen.org/hours/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Bloomfield Presbyterian Church On The Green
19 reviews
Unclaimed
26 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
  Clients can visit every 2 weeks
- This Friday
  9:30 am–11:00 am
  Clients can visit every 2 weeks
- Wed, June 18th (next week)
  9:30 am–11:00 am
  Clients can visit every 2 weeks
- 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/
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SNAP/EBT
YMCA of Montclair
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
Families need to complete the 2024-25 school meal & summer EBT application to receive summer benefits ($120 per eligible child)- name spelling, address, etc. all need to be up to date and accurate! Summer EBT Outreach Toolkit" https://hungerfreenj.org/summer-ebt-2024/

What You’ll Need to Apply for SNAP Benefits

Identification (for everyone in the household, such as driver’s license, birth certificate, government ID). Social Security Numbers (for everyone in the household). Phone and Utility bills (gas, electric, oil, water). Housing Costs (rent receipt/agreement, mortgage statement and/or tax bill). Proof of Income (for everyone in the household, such as pay stubs, employer letter, tax records). Proof of Resources (bank statements) Medical Expenses (if 60 or older and/or disabled). Child and Adult Care Expenses HOW TO GET HELP If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about SNAP, eligibility, or need help with applying, contact our SNAP outreach team:

jrose@montclairymca.org Phone: 973-415-6120
Schedule
- Today
  SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–4:00 pm
- This Friday
  SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–4:00 pm
- SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
25 Park Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 415-6120
https://www.montclairymca.org/snap-navigators/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Park United Methodist Church
6 reviews
Unclaimed
17 minutes
average wait time

2.61 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Walk-ins accepted
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- June 19th is Juneteenth
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Thu, June 19th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Thu, June 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)
Grace Pointe Seventh-Day Adventist Church
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.54 mi
Info
Serves Essex County.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries, if available
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  12:00 pm–2:30 pm
  Soup Kitchen
- Sun, June 22nd (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:30 pm
  Soup Kitchen
- Sun, June 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/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Toni’s Kitchen – Bloomfield Public Library
8 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.69 mi
Info
Serves Bloomfield residents Phone: 973-932-0768 (This number is for leaving messages only. We will return calls as soon as possible.)
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, June 21st (next week)
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, June 28th (in 2 weeks)
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
90 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
directions
Contact
(973) 932-0768
https://toniskitchen.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)
2 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

2.3 mi
Info
Starting December 1st ,MESH will be having sleeping spots for the homless at 51 elm street at st mark methodist church from 7pm to 7am
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  Dinner
  Grab and Go Meals
- Tomorrow
  4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  Dinner
  Grab and Go Meals
- This Friday
  4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  Dinner
  Grab and Go Meals
- 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
619 Bloomfield Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 692-8857
Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)
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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 - St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Bloomfield Presbyterian Church On The Green, YMCA of Montclair, Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)
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.