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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Golden Kitchen

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    1.11 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am

    • Sat, June 13th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Wed, June 24th (next month)

      10:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    Map of Golden Kitchen

    Location

    221 Oswald Place

    Vauxhall, NJ 07088

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 687-4008
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.79 mi


    Info

    Church-run pantry offering monthly drive-through grocery distribution to anyone in need; open to all. Operated by Living Word Church, which receives federal, stores, and distributes food donations. Clients can receive food once per month.

    • Requirements

      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, June 10th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Wed, July 8th (in 2 months)

      2:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Wed, August 12th (in 3 months)

      2:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • 2:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    Contact

    https://livingwordnj.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.27 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, June 3rd (next week)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, June 17th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, July 1st (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

  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 Newark Heights.

  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)

    55 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.36 mi


    Info

    Food distribution is closed on 1st wednesday of every month

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, June 10th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, June 17th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 5th Wednesday

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    Community fridge

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    This community fridge is located at the Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology and is available for students and staff only.

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Community fridge: 8:30 am–3:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      Community fridge: 8:30 am–3:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      Community fridge: 8:30 am–3:00 pm

    • Community fridge: 8:30 am–3:00 pm

      every day

  10. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Claimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.31 mi


    Info

    Serves Essex County

    Must show a New Jersey photo ID

    Serves New Jersey residents

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 13th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, June 27th (next month)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, July 11th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.74 mi


    Info

    United Community Corporation partners with Maplewood Township to support the Maplewood Community Fridge and adjacent pantry—an outdoor, barrier-free site where neighbors can take what they need and donate what they can. Refills and active stocking of fresh foods and shelf-stable groceries from local partners and community donors typically occur Monday-Friday between 10:00 am–2:00 pm.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    45 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.35 mi


    Info

    Zip codes served: 07111, 07801

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Wed, June 10th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Wed, June 17th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.72 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 20th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, July 18th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, August 15th (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.21 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 6th (next week)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, June 20th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, July 4th (in 2 months)

      CLOSED

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Newark 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.

  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 Newark Heights 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Newark Heights to see if any are 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 in Newark Heights.

  20. Where are you located?

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