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.

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 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 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 that’s open today: Ujamaa Cafe at Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
BETHEL FRENCH SDA CHURCH
13 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.27 mi
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, February 4th (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, February 18th (next month)
  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
Location
188 Union Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
directions
Contact
(973) 373-0092
https://bethelfrenchirvingtonnj.adventistchurch.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Church Women United Food Pantry
39 reviews
Claimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.35 mi
Info
Zip codes served: 07111, 07801
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Wear Facemask
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Wed, January 28th (next week)
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Wed, February 11th (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
Location
1240 Clinton Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
directions
Contact
(973) 373-5930
https://www.firstccirv.com/
Food pantry (groceries)
The Food Pantry at Our Lady of Sorrows
3 reviews
Claimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.31 mi
Info
Serves Essex County
- Requirements
  Bring referral Letter and/or Income or Assistance Letter
  Must show a New Jersey photo ID
  Serves New Jersey residents
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Sat, February 14th (in 3 weeks)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Sat, February 28th (next month)
  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
Location
217 Prospect Street
South Orange, NJ 07079
directions
Contact
(973) 220-8495
https://olschurch.com/calendar/
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.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Greater New Point Missionary Baptist Church
6 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.45 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  State ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed During Year: Inclement weather
Schedule
- This Saturday
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, February 14th (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, February 28th (next month)
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
60 Paine Ave
Irvington, NJ 07111
directions
Contact
(973) 373-7287
https://greaternp.org/?fbclid=IwAR2K4xyryIyekWgm5D5o_lS-FstFy1iEGdUohl02WMfwAdNwJMee7GsvRPU
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Food pantry (groceries)
Living Word Church
13 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.79 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
Schedule
- Wed, February 11th (in 3 weeks)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Wed, March 11th (in 2 months)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Wed, April 8th (in 3 months)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
Location
2208 Stanley Terrace
Union, NJ 07083
directions
Contact
(908) 686-8171
https://livingwordnj.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/121750346
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Food pantry (groceries)
Solid Rock Baptist Church Food Pantry
46 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
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- Wed, January 28th (next week)
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- Wed, February 11th (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
Location
644 Chancellor Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
directions
Contact
(973) 373-8129
https://www.srbcnj.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Golden Kitchen
13 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.11 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required
  Completed application
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Wed, January 28th (next week)
  10:00 am
- Sat, February 14th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am
- Wed, February 25th (next month)
  10:00 am
- 9:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 10:00 am
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
221 Oswald Place
Vauxhall, NJ 07088
directions
Contact
(908) 687-4008
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Food pantry (groceries)
Reveal to Heal
8 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.21 mi
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Sat, February 7th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, February 21st (next month)
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, March 7th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
2115 Millburn Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
directions
Contact
(862) 371-4463
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Food pantry (groceries)
Christ Glory International Ministries
26 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.77 mi
- Requirements
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  ID preferred, but not required
Schedule
- This Friday
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Fri, February 27th (next month)
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Fri, March 27th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Friday
Location
101 Coit Street
Irvington, NJ 07111
directions
Contact
(973) 776-2179
https://www.christglory.org/
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Community fridge
Ujamaa Cafe at Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
Refill's every 2 weeks
- Requirements
  Students only
Schedule
- Today
  Community fridge: 8:30 am–3:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  Community fridge: 8:30 am–3:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  Community fridge: 8:30 am–3:00 pm
- Community fridge: 8:30 am–3:00 pm
  every day
Location
746 Sanford Avenue
Lower Vailsburg, NJ 07106
directions
Contact
(973) 350-5088
https://nj211.org/in-the-community
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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 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 that’s open today: Ujamaa Cafe at Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.