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Find Free Food In East FerryLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Universal Church (Unisocial)

    28 minutes

    average wait time

    0.46 mi


    Info

    Every Friday - Pre registration to get a ticket 🎟 at 1pm ( limited ticket)

    Children not allow to get the ticket and or food , It necessary be an adult .

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, April 27th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 4th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of The Universal Church (Unisocial)

    Location

    51 St. Francis St.

    Newark, NJ 07105

    directions
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    Community fridge

    United Community Corporation

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Fridge refilled between 10am-2pm. Pamper available Mon-Fri 10am-2pm: Birth certificate required

    • Offerings

      • Diapers upon availability
      • Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of United Community Corporation

    Location

    106 Ann Street

    North Ironbound, NJ 07105

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Newark Water Coalition - Wilson Avenue

    59 minutes

    average wait time

    0.86 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • No requirements

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, April 27th (next week)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, May 4th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Newark Water Coalition - Wilson Avenue

    Location

    7 Wilson Avenue

    Newark, NJ 07105

    directions
  5. 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.

  6. 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 East Ferry.

  7. 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!

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Saint John’s Soup Kitchen

    1 hour 33 minutes

    average wait time

    1.42 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:30 am

      • Lunch
    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am

      • Breakfast
    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am

      • Lunch
    • 11:30 am–

      every week on Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

    • 8:00 am–

      every week on Tuesday, Saturday, Friday, Thursday, Wednesday

    Map of Saint John’s Soup Kitchen

    Location

    22 Mulberry Street

    Central Ward, NJ 07102

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 623-0822

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Bessie Green Community, Inc.

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    1.74 mi


    Info

    Entrance is in the side door of the church

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of Bessie Green Community, Inc.

    Location

    510 Broad Street

    Central Ward, NJ 07102

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Esperanza Azteca

    no ratings yet

    1.22 mi


    Info

    • The food distribution will be posted on Facebook if there are any changes.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, May 8th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Wed, June 12th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Wed, July 10th (in 3 months)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    Map of Esperanza Azteca

    Location

    384 Market Street

    North Ironbound, NJ 07105

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Grace Church in Newark

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.81 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Needs volunteers

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, April 27th (next week)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, May 4th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Grace Church in Newark

    Location

    950 Broad St

    Newark, NJ 07102

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Apostles' House

    23 minutes

    average wait time

    1.91 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
    • Info

      • Client can visit: twice a month
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Map of The Apostles' House

    Location

    22 Grant Street

    Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway, NJ 07104

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 482-0625

    https://theapostleshouse.org/

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    Community fridge

    United Community Corporation

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Refills are made between 10AM-2PM

    • Requirements

      • Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Community fridge: All Day

    • Tomorrow

      Community fridge: All Day

    • Next Saturday

      Community fridge: All Day

    • Community fridge: All Day

      every day

    Map of United Community Corporation

    Location

    31 Fulton Street

    Central Ward, NJ 07102

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 621-8295

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Focus Spanish Center

    42 minutes

    average wait time

    1.9 mi


    Info

    • Please check the sign by the door for schedule because they change their schedule for the month every so often.
    • They only distribute food every 2 wednesdays in a month and the schedule is not set so call aheadd to get the correct work schedule or keep a look out for the posted sign for the next distribution day
    • Requirements

      • Zip code restrictions
      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 1st (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 8th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Focus Spanish Center

    Location

    441 Broad Street

    Central Ward, NJ 07102

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 624-2528

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in East Ferry 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 East Ferry do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. 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 East Ferry that’s open today: United Community Corporation, Saint John’s Soup Kitchen, Bessie Green Community, Inc., The Apostles' House, United Community Corporation

  20. Where are you located?

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