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.

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 Montclair Heights.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Montclair Heights 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.

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.

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 Montclair Heights do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

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 Montclair Heights that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/school-16-1">School 16</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/buddhist-tzu-chi-foundation">Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/little-falls-methodist-church">Little Falls Methodist Church</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/woodrow-wilson-middle-school">Woodrow Wilson Middle School</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/cafe-in-cedar-grove-park-at-robert-o-toole-community-center">Cafe in Cedar Grove Park at Robert O'Toole Community Center</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/passaic-arts-and-science-charter-school">Passaic Arts and Science Charter School</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/clifton-high-school">Clifton High School</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/cela-b">CELA B </a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/clifton-boys-and-girls-club">Clifton Boys and Girls Club </a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Montclair Heights for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
School 16
0 reviews
Unclaimed
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0.84 mi
Info
Summer meal program Coordinator: Richard Rando 9734702288 Start: 07/01/2025 Ends: 08/13/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Student Meal Site
Schedule
- Today
  8:00 am–9:00 am
- Today
  11:00 am–12:30 pm
- Next Monday
  8:00 am–9:00 am
- 8:00 am–9:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
755 Grove Street
Clifton, NJ 07013
directions
Contact
(973) 470-2420
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Food pantry (groceries), SNAP/EBT
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
9 reviews
Unclaimed
50 minutes
average wait time

1.55 mi
Info
We also can answer questions and correct misconceptions about SNAP to help you decide if SNAP is right for you. This help is free and confidential. Check your eligibility, please use this link: https://www.njhelps.gov/ Please call 973-857-8666 for an appointment Please for question contact us at newjersey_charity@tzuchi.us or by phone: For Middlesex and Monmouth Counties, please call 732-518-8405 For Camden County, please call 973-991-9703 Required documentations for SNAP application You MUST bring the following for everyone in your household who is applying for the application: A valid ID (i.e. driver’s license, birth certificate, government ID) Proof of where you live (i.e. lease, rental agreement, utility bill) *Unless you are experiencing homelessness Proof of earned income (i.e. paystubs, employer letter, recent tax records) Proof of unearned income (benefits award letter) Proof of resources (i.e. bank statements) Social Security Number Proof of immigration status (for non-citizens) Proof of student status (for college students)
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
  Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  SNAP/EBT: 10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Next Monday
  SNAP/EBT: 10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- SNAP/EBT: 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Location
150 Commerce Road
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
directions
Contact
(973) 857-8666
https://tzuchi.us/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Little Falls Methodist Church
9 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.87 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
- Next Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
- 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
Location
139 Main St
Little Falls, NJ 07424
directions
Contact
(973) 256-0993
https://www.littlefallsumc.org/
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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.
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 Montclair Heights.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.88 mi
Info
Summer meal program Coordinator: Laura Zagorski 9734702288 Start: 07/01/2025 end: 08/13/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Student Meal Site
Schedule
- Today
  7:15 am–8:15 am
- Today
  10:20 am–11:30 am
- Next Monday
  7:15 am–8:15 am
- 7:15 am–8:15 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 10:20 am–11:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1400 Van Houten Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
directions
Contact
(973) 470-2350
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Cafe in Cedar Grove Park at Robert O'Toole Community Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.07 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
- Next Monday
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- Next Tuesday
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- 11:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
199 Fairview Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
directions
Contact
(973) 744-8103
https://fhecessex.org/events/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School
0 reviews
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2.14 mi
Info
Summer Meal Program: Coordinator: Emilia Iommazzo 2017739140 Start: 08/04/2025 Ends: 08/15/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Student Meal Site
Schedule
- Today
  8:45 am–9:45 am
- Today
  12:30 pm–1:30 pm
- Next Monday
  8:45 am–9:45 am
- 8:45 am–9:45 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
410 Mount Prospect Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07012
directions
Contact
(862) 306-7140
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Clifton High School
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.25 mi
Info
Louise Iuele 9734702288 Starts: 07/01/2025 ends:08/13/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Student Meal Site
Schedule
- Today
  7:30 am–8:30 am
- Today
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- Next Monday
  7:30 am–8:30 am
- 7:30 am–8:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 11:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
333 Colfax Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
directions
Contact
(973) 470-2310
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Food pantry (groceries)
CUMAC MFP - Little Falls United Methodist Church
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.15 mi
Info
Get registered to receive food here https://forms.gle/iEFqPnzdeYBefP7B9
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tue, August 19th (in 3 weeks)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, September 16th (in 2 months)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, October 21st (in 3 months)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Location
139 Main Street
Little Falls Township, NJ 07424
directions
Contact
(973) 742-5518
https://www.cumac.org/mobile-pantry
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
CELA B
0 reviews
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no ratings yet

2.42 mi
Info
Marissa Papamarkos 9734702288 Start: 07/01/2025 ends: 08/13/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Student Meal Site
Schedule
- Open now!
  11:00 am–12:30 am
- Today
  8:00 am–9:00 am
- Today
  11:00 am–12:30 am
- 8:00 am–9:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 11:00 am–12:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
290 Brighton Road
Clifton, NJ 07012
directions
Contact
(973) 777-2060
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Clifton Boys and Girls Club
0 reviews
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no ratings yet

2.48 mi
Info
Greg Reinhold 9734702288 Starts: 07/01/2025 ends: 08/13/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Student Meal Site
Schedule
- Today
  8:30 am–9:30 am
- Today
  11:30 am–12:45 pm
- Next Monday
  8:30 am–9:30 am
- 8:30 am–9:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 11:30 am–12:45 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
181 Colfax Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
directions
Contact
(973) 773-2697
Is this your soup kitchen?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Montclair Heights 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.
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.
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 Montclair Heights do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
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 Montclair Heights that’s open today: School 16, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, Little Falls Methodist Church, Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Cafe in Cedar Grove Park at Robert O'Toole Community Center, Passaic Arts and Science Charter School, Clifton High School, CELA B , Clifton Boys and Girls Club
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Montclair Heights for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.