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

    35 reviews

    Unclaimed

    17 minutes

    average wait time

    0.58 mi


    Info

    Heads up: We received a report that this location was recently visited by immigration authorities. Unfortunately, we cannot predict if this will happen again, and we encourage you to be careful. Please reach out to our helpline if you’d like to find a different resource.

    Entrance is in the side door of the church

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Today

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

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
      • Grab and Go Groceries
    • Today

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

      • Meal delivery available for seniors
      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Tomorrow

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

      • Meal delivery available for seniors
      • Grab and Go Meals
    • 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    32 reviews

    Unclaimed

    12 minutes

    average wait time

    0.46 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Diapers upon availability
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Contact

    (973) 482-0625

    https://theapostleshouse.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 7 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
    • Only serves residents of New jersey
    • Will have a a back to school event on the 29th of August. please feel free to bring your kids.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am

    • Wed, June 18th (next week)

      10:00 am

    • Wed, June 25th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every week on Wednesday

    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!

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    Community fridge

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:30 pm

    • Thu, June 19th (next week)

      12:30 pm

    • Thu, June 26th (in 2 weeks)

      12:30 pm

    • 12:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    29 reviews

    Unclaimed

    12 minutes

    average wait time

    0.65 mi


    Info

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

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am

    • Thu, June 19th (next week)

      CLOSED

    • 9:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (973) 484-7100

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.6 mi


    Info

    Enter the main door.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, July 5th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, July 12th (next month)

      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

    Contact

    (908) 205-2535

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    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, June 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • Sun, June 29th (in 3 weeks)

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • 7:00 am–9:00 am

      every week on Sunday

    Contact

    (973) 641-2743

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    0.87 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:00 am

      • Breakfast
    • Today

      11:30 am

      • Lunch
    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am

      • Breakfast
    • 11:30 am

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

    • 8:00 am

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

    Contact

    (973) 623-0822

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    36 reviews

    Unclaimed

    39 minutes

    average wait time

    0.97 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Client can visit: Once a week
      • Open to all

    Schedule

    • Today

      3:00 pm

    • Wed, June 18th (next week)

      3:00 pm

    • Wed, June 25th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    27 minutes

    average wait time

    1.13 mi


    Info

    -They also have a seniors program, mum and baby program that require you to call ahead.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Registration required
      • Open on holidays if its on Saturday
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am

    • Sat, June 28th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, July 12th (next month)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

  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: Bessie Green Community, Inc., The Apostles' House, Focus Spanish Center , Saint John’s Soup Kitchen, Newark Spanish 7TH Day Adventist Church

  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.