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 Cedar Grove.

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 Cedar Grove 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 Cedar Grove 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 Cedar Grove that’s open today: Toni's Kitchen, A Food Ministry Of St. Luke's Church , Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH) , MESH Café, no phone number can be found

Where are you located?

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

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Cedar Grove for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

How do I get help from a real person?

You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Cedar Grove, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
22 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.96 mi
Info
The food pantry operates via a dry drive-thru system. They offer vegetarian food, which occasionally includes eggs or dairy products, but no meat. No appointments are required, and there are no questions about income. They ask about the number of family members per household to provide an appropriate amount of food.
Requirements
ID required
Drive-thru only
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Friday
11:00 am–2:00 pm
Fri, August 14th (in 2 weeks)
11:00 am–2:00 pm
Fri, August 21st (in 3 weeks)
11:00 am–2:00 pm
11:00 am–2:00 pm
every week on Friday
Location
150 Commerce Road
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
directions
Contact
(973) 857-8666
https://tzuchi.us/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Cafe in Cedar Grove Park at Robert O'Toole Community Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.74 mi
Info
Community members over the age of 60. Free with $3 suggested donation
Requirements
Seniors only
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Next Tuesday
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Next Wednesday
11:30 am–12:30 pm
11:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
199 Fairview Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
directions
Contact
(973) 744-8103
https://fhecessex.org/events/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Toni's Kitchen, A Food Ministry Of St. Luke's Church
16 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.95 mi
Info
Please always check website for updated schedule: https://toniskitchen.org/get-help/
Requirements
Must bring own bags/cart
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Open now!
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:00 pm
Client choice pantry
Open now!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Sunday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:00 pm
every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
73 South Fullerton Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 860-0768
https://toniskitchen.org/get-help/
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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 Cedar Grove.
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)
Little Falls United Methodist Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.06 mi
Info
The church‑run community pantry supplies non‑perishable groceries to households experiencing food insecurity. Clients complete a short application with ID at the church office and may receive assistance up to twice per month.
Requirements
Proof of household income required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
10:30 am–12:30 pm
Tue, August 18th (in 3 weeks)
10:30 am–12:30 pm
Tue, September 1st (next month)
10:30 am–12:30 pm
10:30 am–12:30 pm
every month on the 1st Tuesday
10:30 am–12:30 pm
every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Location
139 Main Street
Little Falls, NJ 07424
directions
Contact
(973) 256-0993
https://www.littlefallsumc.org/food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Human Needs Food Pantry
24 reviews
Unclaimed
24 minutes
average wait time

2.5 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
Next Tuesday
12:30 pm–3:00 pm
Call in advance for services
Next Thursday
12:30 pm–3:00 pm
Call in advance for services
Tue, August 11th (in 2 weeks)
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)
Trinity Temple Community Development Center
11 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

2.67 mi
Info
Need help call: 9737714078

On-site registration required
Requirements
ID required
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Next Saturday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, August 15th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, September 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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Food pantry (groceries)
Little Falls Methodist Church
18 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.31 mi
Info
On-site registration required
Requirements
You can visit once a week
ID required
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Next Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
every month on the 1st Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
every month on the 1st Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
every month on the 1st Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
every month on the 3rd Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
every month on the 3rd Friday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
every month on the 1st Friday
Location
139 Main St
Little Falls, NJ 07424
directions
Contact
(973) 256-0993
https://www.littlefallsumc.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

2.48 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
Next Monday
4:30 pm–6:30 pm
Next Tuesday
4:30 pm–6:30 pm
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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
MESH Café, no phone number can be found
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.64 mi
Info
MESH Café is a community dinner program run by Montclair Emergency Services for Hope, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting homeless and food-insecure adults and families in Montclair. Volunteer- and faith-partner-supported, MESH Café provides a free, hot evening meal in a welcoming setting, alongside essential personal-care supplies. The parent organization also runs the Mesh Store with new and used clothing and hygiene items, an overnight winter shelter that opens in extreme cold, and supportive casework to help guests connect with broader community services.
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm @ Union Baptist Church
Other social services available
Toiletries may be available
Clothing may be available
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm @ Union Baptist Church
Other social services available
Toiletries may be available
Clothing may be available
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm @ Union Baptist Church
Other social services available
Toiletries may be available
Clothing may be available
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
14 Midland Avenue
Union Baptist Church
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 348-9168(Sun–Sat 12am–12am)
wearemesh.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Christ Church Montclair
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.62 mi
Info
Register HERE to receive nonperishable food items: https://my.carecenternj.org/FoodPantry/

Registration on website required
Requirements
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Saturday
10:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, September 12th (next month)
10:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, October 10th (in 2 months)
10:00 am–11:00 am
10:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
68 Church Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
https://carecenterofnewjersey.org/foodforhope
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Cedar Grove 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 Cedar Grove 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 Cedar Grove that’s open today: Toni's Kitchen, A Food Ministry Of St. Luke's Church, Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH), MESH Café, no phone number can be found
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Cedar Grove for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Can I get a reminder before my visit?
Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Cedar Grove for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.
How do I get help from a real person?
You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Cedar Grove, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.