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Find Free Food In KearnyLemontree 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)

    Salvation Army - Kearny

    1 hour 38 minutes

    average wait time

    0.13 mi


    Info

    Visit the office to register in advance.

    Serves residents of Harrison, East Newark, Kearny, North Arlington, and Lyndhurst

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
      • Proof of household income required
      • Registration required
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Wed, April 24th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Wed, May 22nd (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Wed, June 26th (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    Location

    443 Chestnut Street

    Kearny, NJ 07032

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    First Presbyterian Church of Arlington

    39 minutes

    average wait time

    0.44 mi


    • Requirements

      • Kearny residents only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Needs volunteers

    Schedule

    • Fri, April 5th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, April 19th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, May 3rd (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Friday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

    Location

    663 Kearny Avenue

    Kearny, NJ 07032

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    My Temple Rock Prayer

    40 minutes

    average wait time

    0.96 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Food Pantry Location: annex building 88-90 verona ave.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
    • Info

      • Needs volunteers

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 20th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, May 18th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, June 15th (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Location

    88 Verona Avenue

    North Broadway, NJ 07104

    directions

    Contact

    (201) 281-5097

    https://www.templerock.org/

  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 Kearny.

  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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Newark Spanish 7TH Day Adventist Church

    38 minutes

    average wait time

    1.42 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      3:30 pm–5:00 pm

      • Except 2nd Wednesday of the month
    • Wed, April 10th (in 2 weeks)

      3:30 pm–5:00 pm

      • Except 2nd Wednesday of the month
    • Wed, April 17th (in 3 weeks)

      3:30 pm–5:00 pm

      • Except 2nd Wednesday of the month
    • 3:30 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Location

    58 2nd Avenue

    Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway, NJ 07104

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St Michael's Parish - Food Pantry

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    1.55 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

    • Today

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, April 4th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Location

    172 Broadway

    Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway, NJ 07104

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 484-7100

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Help and Reconciliation Ministry and Bible Training

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.49 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 6th (next week)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, April 13th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, May 4th (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

    Location

    50 4th Ave.

    Newark, NJ 07104

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 205-2535

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Apostles' House

    22 minutes

    average wait time

    1.89 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
    • Info

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

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      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

    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 Community Fridge - 39 Broadway

    1 hour

    average wait time


    • Info

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

    Schedule

    • Today

      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.
    • This Saturday

      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

    Location

    39 Broadway

    Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway, NJ 07104

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Little Zion U.A.M.E. Church

    39 minutes

    average wait time

    1.47 mi


    Info

    Serves: Essex county.

    Requirements: Photo ID, proof of address and income, Social Security number for all the children in the home.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Social Security Card Required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Proof of household income required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 20th (in 3 weeks)

      10:30 am–2:30 pm

    • Sat, April 27th (in 4 weeks)

      10:30 am–2:30 pm

    • Sat, May 18th (in 2 months)

      10:30 am–2:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–2:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    • 10:30 am–2:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Location

    154 Stephens Street

    Belleville, NJ 07109

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 759-7358

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Queen of Peace Romano Catholic Church

    no ratings yet

    1.44 mi


    Info

    0 Saturdays from 10:00am-11:00am During the pandemic, we are open every other Saturday

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 13th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, April 27th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Location

    10 Franklin Place

    Behind the Church

    North Arlington, NJ 07031

    directions

    Contact

    (201) 997-2086

    https://www.facebook.com/QPCNA/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Kearny 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 Kearny 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 Kearny that’s open today: St Michael's Parish - Food Pantry, United Community Corporation Community Fridge - 39 Broadway

  20. Where are you located?

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