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  1. Food pantry (groceries)

    Montville Kiwanis Food Pantry

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.71 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, July 2nd (next week)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Sat, July 4th (next week)

      CLOSED

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Montville Kiwanis Food Pantry

    Location

    91 Passaic Valley Road

    (Rt. 202)

    Montville, NJ 07045

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 400-9222

    https://www.montvillekiwanis.org/food-pantry?fbclid=IwAR3MDMOYVV2eRz6rzahObPOm1rwnHiNfI7pPtP1CcAGftrvTKWBburBAGFE

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  3. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    4.09 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

    • This Friday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Fri, July 3rd (next week)

      CLOSED

    • Fri, July 10th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

  4. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    4.8 mi


    Info

    One must go through an interview process and talk to a pastoral associate before being put on the list for food distribution. Therefore, you should call ahead before visiting the food pantry. Services are only available to residents of Parsippany.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Thu, July 2nd (next week)

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Sun, July 26th (next month)

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–4:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 9:00 am–4:00 pm

      every month on the last Sunday

  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 Fairfield.

  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

    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    3.87 mi


    Info

    This is a dry food pantry, offering items such as canned vegetables, cereal, and pasta. Dairy, fresh produce, and meat are not available. Services are available to Parsippany residents only.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Toiletries may be available

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      8:45 am–4:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:45 am–4:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      8:45 am–4:30 pm

    • 8:45 am–4:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 9:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Friday

  9. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    3.84 mi


    Info

    Morris County’s Midday Friendship Lunch at the Montville Senior House provides twice‑weekly on‑site hot meals with social activities for older adults. Meals are free with a suggested $2 donation and new participants must register with the site.

    • Requirements

      • Seniors only
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, July 2nd (next week)

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 10:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

  10. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.68 mi


    Info

    Eligibility is based on income and size of your family.

    Please call 973-694-2890

    No specific hours and days, clients need to register through online process and will be informed every month

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    3.87 mi


    Info

    Community members over the age of 60. Free with $3 suggested donation

    • Requirements

      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • This Friday

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 11:30 am–12:30 pm

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

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    3.94 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

    • Tue, July 7th (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, July 21st (in 4 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, August 4th (in 2 months)

      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

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    4.7 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, July 1st (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Thu, July 2nd (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Fri, July 3rd (next week)

      CLOSED

    • 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

  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 15 minutes

    average wait time

    5.65 mi


    Info

    Must show a New Jersey photo ID

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, July 1st (next week)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Sat, July 4th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield that’s open today: Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry, Lincoln Park Food Pantry

  20. Where are you located?

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

  21. 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.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Fairfield 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.

  23. 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 Fairfield, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.