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Find Free Food In East NewarkLemontree 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.
  1. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Apostles' House

    21 minutes

    average wait time

    0.46 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
    • Info

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

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      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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  3. Street view

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

    Bessie Green Community, Inc.

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    0.58 mi


    Info

    Entrance is in the side door of the church

    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Open now!

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

    • Open now!

      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)

    Focus Spanish Center

    41 minutes

    average wait time

    0.56 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 8th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 15th (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

  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 Newark.

  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!

  8. Street view

    Community fridge

    United Community Corporation Community Fridge - 39 Broadway

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    • Info

      • Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
      • For more info: fooddistribution@uccnewark.org

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
    • Next Sunday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every day

    Map of United Community Corporation Community Fridge - 39 Broadway

    Location

    39 Broadway

    Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway, NJ 07104

    directions
  9. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    St Michael's Parish - Food Pantry

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    0.65 mi


    Info

    Requires to call for hours. Serves those in need within zip code 07104.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Thursday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of St Michael's Parish - Food Pantry

    Location

    172 Broadway

    Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway, NJ 07104

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 484-7100

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    Community fridge

    La Casa de Don Pedro

    2 hours

    average wait time


    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      12:30 pm

    • Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)

      12:30 pm

    • Thu, May 16th (in 3 weeks)

      12:30 pm

    • 12:30 pm–

      every week on Thursday

    Map of La Casa de Don Pedro

    Location

    39 Broadway

    Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway, NJ 07104

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Help and Reconciliation Ministry and Bible Training

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.6 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 4th (next week)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, June 1st (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Map of Help and Reconciliation Ministry and Bible Training

    Location

    50 4th Ave.

    Newark, NJ 07104

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 205-2535

  12. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Angels on the Ground

    no ratings yet

    0.65 mi


    Info

    Angels on the Ground Inc is a non-profit (501c3) organization that feeds and clothes the homeless and displaced community in Newark.

    They serve every Sunday from 7AM-9AM on Fortress of Solitude parking lot on University Ave.

    They take non-perishable goods and canned goods with easy open lid.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • Sun, May 5th (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • Sun, May 12th (in 3 weeks)

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • 7:00 am–9:00 am

      every week on Sunday

    Map of Angels on the Ground

    Location

    53 University Avenue

    Central Ward, NJ 07102

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 641-2743

  13. Street view

    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

  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Salvation Army - Newark (Central)

    no ratings yet

    0.76 mi


    Info

    Serves Essex County.

    • Requirements

      • Must call during this time to register and book an appointment
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–4:00 pm

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

    Map of The Salvation Army - Newark (Central)

    Location

    45 Central Avenue

    Central Ward, NJ 07102

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 792-8682

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in East Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark that’s open today: The Apostles' House, Bessie Green Community, Inc., United Community Corporation Community Fridge - 39 Broadway , United Community Corporation, The Salvation Army - Newark (Central)

  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 Newark for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.