Community fridge
10 minutes
average wait time
Fridge refilled between 10am-2pm. Pamper available Mon-Fri 10am-2pm: Birth certificate required
Today
10:00 am–2:00 pm
Tomorrow
10:00 am–2:00 pm
This Saturday
10:00 am–2:00 pm
10:00 am–2:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
0.99 mi
Tomorrow
11:00 am
Next Tuesday
11:00 am
Fri, February 27th (next week)
11:00 am
11:00 am
every week on Tuesday, Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.92 mi
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–11:00 am
Today
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 3rd Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–11:00 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, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
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.
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.
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)
30 minutes
average wait time
1.17 mi
This Saturday
11:00 am–2:00 pm
Sat, February 28th (next week)
11:00 am–2:00 pm
Sat, March 7th (in 2 weeks)
11:00 am–2:00 pm
11:00 am–2:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
22 reviews
10 minutes
average wait time
1.95 mi
This Saturday
11:00 am
Sat, February 28th (next week)
11:00 am
Sat, March 7th (in 2 weeks)
11:00 am
11:00 am
every week on Saturday
Community fridge
no ratings yet
This is a community Fridge open to the community when the school is open
Today
7:45 am–8:45 am
Tomorrow
7:45 am–8:45 am
Next Monday
7:45 am–8:45 am
7:45 am–8:45 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Contact
(973) 733-7170
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
1.16 mi
call for information 973-744-8103 ext. 246 Community members over the age of 60. Free with $3 suggested donation
Today
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Tomorrow
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Next Monday
11:30 am–12:30 pm
11:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
1.4 mi
Starting this week, they are open every Monday at 5 PM and it’s first come, first served. , they prioritize giving to church members first before assisting those outside the church since the supply is limited
Next Monday
5:00 pm
Mon, March 2nd (in 2 weeks)
5:00 pm
Mon, March 9th (in 3 weeks)
5:00 pm
5:00 pm
every week on Monday
Contact
(973) 344-8322
Food pantry (groceries)
no ratings yet
2.03 mi
Must call 201-243-6239 to make an appointment before 1st and 3rd Saturday
This Saturday
9:30 am–11:00 am
Sat, March 7th (in 2 weeks)
9:30 am–11:00 am
Sat, March 21st (in 4 weeks)
9:30 am–11:00 am
9:30 am–11:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
9:30 am–11:00 am
every month on the 1st Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.52 mi
Apply on website, fill the form @ https://newarknj-newark-shutdown-assistance-application.form.transform.civicplus.com/59077 Newark Shutdown Assistance Application(SNAP Recipients Only) November 1 - November 30, 2025 Subject to fund availability Complete the application below to be considered for emergency benefits provided for SNAP recipients by the City of Newark, during the government shutdown. At the end of the application you will be asked to click a link to upload your supporting documents. Please note that this program does not provide cash allowances, and is not for food assistance. The purpose and use of these benefits is explained in our 'About', ' Learn More', and FAQs pages. Any applicants who do not provide sufficient supporting documents, or who's circumstances are not covered by this program, will be denied. We will only accept one application per recipient. For questions regarding this application please fill out the support request form
This Saturday
12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Next Monday
3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Next Wednesday
3:00 pm–8:00 pm
3:00 pm–8:00 pm
every week on Monday, Wednesday
12:00 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Saturday
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.
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.
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.
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: United Community Corporation, Newark Emergency Services for Families, East Side High School, Cafe in Independence Park
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.