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Find Free Food In Oak Island JunctionLemontree 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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    Community fridge

    United Community Corporation

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Fridge refilled between 10am-2pm. Pamper available Mon-Fri 10am-2pm: Birth certificate required

    • Offerings

      • Diapers upon availability
      • Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

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

    Location

    106 Ann Street

    North Ironbound, NJ 07105

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Universal Church (Unisocial)

    33 minutes

    average wait time

    1.06 mi


    Info

    Every Friday - Pre registration to get a ticket 🎟 at 1pm ( limited ticket)

    Children not allow to get the ticket and or food , It necessary be an adult .

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, April 6th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, April 13th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Location

    51 St. Francis St.

    Newark, NJ 07105

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Newark Water Coalition - Wilson Avenue

    1 hour 8 minutes

    average wait time

    1.17 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • No requirements

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, April 6th (next week)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, April 13th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Location

    7 Wilson Avenue

    Newark, NJ 07105

    directions
  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 Oak Island Junction.

  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)

    Grace Church in Newark

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.95 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Needs volunteers

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, April 6th (next week)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, April 13th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Location

    950 Broad St

    Newark, NJ 07102

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Newark Emergency Services for Families

    no ratings yet

    1.93 mi


    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:30 am

      • Breakfast
    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      • Lunch
    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:30 am

      • Breakfast
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:30 am

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

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

    Location

    982 Broad Street

    Central Ward, NJ 07102

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. James Social Service Corporation

    57 minutes

    average wait time

    2.29 mi


    Info

    The Emergency Food Pantry operates Monday through Friday and is staffed by volunteers. Registration is between 3-3:30 pm. Those in need are eligible to receive groceries for 4-5 meals per family size once a month

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Today

      Other material needs: 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Diapers and feminine hygiene products may be available
    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • Lunch
    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      • Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • Other material needs: 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

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

    Location

    604 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    Springfield/Belmont, NJ 07102

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Esperanza Azteca

    no ratings yet

    1.71 mi


    Info

    • The food distribution will be posted on Facebook if there are any changes.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, April 10th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Wed, May 8th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Wed, June 12th (in 3 months)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    Location

    384 Market Street

    North Ironbound, NJ 07105

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Saint John’s Soup Kitchen

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.06 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:00 am

      • Breakfast
    • Today

      11:30 am

      • Lunch
    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am

      • Breakfast
    • 11:30 am–

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

    • 8:00 am–

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

    Location

    22 Mulberry Street

    Central Ward, NJ 07102

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 623-0822

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    SNAP/EBT

    Essex County Department of Citizen Services

    average user rating


    Info

    Wednesdays by appointment only. Call (973) 733-2001 to schedule appointment

    Schedule

    • Today

      SNAP/EBT: 7:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      SNAP/EBT: 7:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      SNAP/EBT: 7:30 am–4:00 pm

    • SNAP/EBT: 7:30 am–7:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • SNAP/EBT: 7:30 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

    Location

    320 University Avenue

    Central Ward, NJ 07102

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Pierre Toussaint Food Pantry-St. Mary's Church

    1 hour 25 minutes

    average wait time

    2.4 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, April 6th (next week)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, April 13th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Location

    520 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    Springfield/Belmont, NJ 07102

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Oak Island Junction 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 Oak Island Junction 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 Oak Island Junction that’s open today: United Community Corporation, Newark Emergency Services for Families, St. James Social Service Corporation, Saint John’s Soup Kitchen, Essex County Department of Citizen Services

  20. Where are you located?

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