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

    Park United Methodist Church

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.62 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Thu, August 6th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Sun, August 9th (in 2 weeks)

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

    • Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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

      every month on the 2nd Sunday

    Map of Park United Methodist Church

    Location

    12 Park Street

    Bloomfield, NJ 07003

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 429-7745

    https://www.parkumcbloomfield.org/?subpages/Church-Calendar.shtml

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  3. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    29 reviews

    Claimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.58 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, August 7th (next week)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

  4. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.76 mi


    Info

    • Service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis; please line up to receive a ticket.
    • The pantry is located in the building in front of the church.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Today

      3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Thu, August 13th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Thu, August 27th (in 4 weeks)

      3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Thursday

  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 Glen Ridge.

  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)

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    24 minutes

    average wait time

    0.97 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

    • Today

      12:30 pm–3:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • Next Tuesday

      12:30 pm–3:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • Thu, August 6th (next week)

      12:30 pm–3:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • 12:30 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

  9. Street view

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

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.81 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

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
    • 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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.09 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): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm @ Union Baptist Church

      • Other social services available
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available
    • Tomorrow

      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
    • This Saturday

      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
    • 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

    Contact

    (973) 348-9168(Sun–Sat 12am–12am)

    wearemesh.org

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    1.16 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

    • Tomorrow

      4:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • This Saturday

      4:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • 4:30 pm–6:30 pm

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

  12. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.01 mi


    Info

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

    • Requirements

      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 11:30 am–12:30 pm

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

  13. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.59 mi


    Info

    For information 973-744-8103 ext. 246 Community members over the age of 60. Free with $3 suggested donation

    • Requirements

      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 11:30 am–12:30 pm

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

  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.09 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

    • Sat, August 8th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, September 12th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, October 10th (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge that’s open today: Park United Methodist Church, ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH, Human Needs Food Pantry, Toni's Kitchen, A Food Ministry Of St. Luke's Church, MESH Café, no phone number can be found, Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH), Cafe in Watsessing Park, Nutley Senior Center

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.