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 The Ironbound.

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 The Ironbound 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 The Ironbound 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 The Ironbound that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cl0t4ksl1003804uqswkha8ic">Ironbound Community Center</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cmckq6wc5003e1g0vvfulsebt">Cafe in Independence Park</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cl8n54bvk0000mi0g01itadpy">United Community Corporation</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckysf6gcq342363zun7enuanyy">Newark Emergency Services for Families</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckyzi7brh2526043o1d3uksgsxr">Saint John’s Soup Kitchen</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cl223pth7881353lyc0osa3ujg">Essex County Department of Citizen Services</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckysgsfc0397013zunqqwu3xsz">St. James Social Service Corporation</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in The Ironbound 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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Food pantry (groceries)
Ironbound Community Center
15 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.32 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
Schedule
- Today
  11:00 am
- This Friday
  11:00 am
- Tue, July 15th (next week)
  11:00 am
- 11:00 am
  every week on Tuesday, Friday
Location
432 Lafayette Street
North Ironbound, NJ 07105
directions
Contact
(973) 465-0555
https://ironboundcc.org/seniors/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Cafe in Independence Park
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.17 mi
Info
call for information 973-744-8103 ext. 246 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
- Tomorrow
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- This Thursday
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- 11:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
240 Adams Street
North Ironbound, NJ 07105
directions
Contact
(973) 744-8103
https://fhecessex.org/events/
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Community fridge
United Community Corporation
3 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Fridge refilled between 10am-2pm. Pamper available Mon-Fri 10am-2pm: Birth certificate required
- Offerings
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
106 Ann Street
North Ironbound, NJ 07105
directions
Contact
(973) 642-0181
https://uccnewark.org/food-pantry/
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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 The Ironbound.
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)
Newark Water Coalition - Wilson Avenue
24 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.25 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  No requirements
Schedule
- This Saturday
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sat, July 19th (next week)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sat, July 26th (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
Contact
(732) 762-7687
https://www.newarkwatercoalition.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Esperanza Azteca
14 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.52 mi
Info
The food distribution will be posted on Facebook if there are any changes.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Wed, August 13th (next month)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Wed, September 10th (in 2 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
Contact
https://www.facebook.com/esperanzaazatecanj/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Newark Emergency Services for Families
5 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.82 mi
- Requirements
  Registration required
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
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): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
982 Broad Street
Central Ward, NJ 07102
directions
Contact
(973) 639-2100
https://www.nesfnj.org/emergency-assistance-program/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Saint John’s Soup Kitchen
6 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

0.87 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Today
  8:00 am
  Breakfast
- Today
  11:30 am
  Lunch
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am
  Breakfast
- 11:30 am
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- 8:00 am
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
22 Mulberry Street
Central Ward, NJ 07102
directions
Contact
(973) 623-0822
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Food pantry (groceries)
Grace Church in Newark
18 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.83 mi
Info
We produce about 72-96 bags per week and stop when we run out.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  11:00 am
- Sat, July 19th (next week)
  11:00 am
- Sat, July 26th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am
- 11:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
950 Broad St
Newark, NJ 07102
directions
Contact
(973) 623-1733
https://www.gracechurchinnewark.org/the-food-ministry
SNAP/EBT
Essex County Department of Citizen Services
13 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Families need to complete the 2024-25 school meal & summer EBT application to receive summer benefits ($120 per eligible child)- name spelling, address, etc. all need to be up to date and accurate! Summer EBT Outreach Toolkit" https://hungerfreenj.org/summer-ebt-2024/ 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–7:30 pm
- This Thursday
  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
Contact
(973) 395-8000
http://essexcountynj.org/citizen-services/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs
St. James Social Service Corporation
28 reviews
Claimed
20 minutes
average wait time

1.19 mi
Info
The Emergency Food Pantry operates Monday through Friday and is staffed by volunteers. Must call (973) 624-4007 between 1:00-3:00 pm on weekdays to request emergency food. Those in need are eligible to receive groceries for 4-5 meals per family size once a month
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address 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–1:00 pm
  Diapers and feminine hygiene products may be available
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
  Appointments required
- Tomorrow
  Other material needs: 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  Diapers and feminine hygiene products may be available
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Other material needs: 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
604 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Springfield/Belmont, NJ 07102
directions
Contact
(973) 624-4007
https://stjamesssc.org/services/
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in The Ironbound 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 The Ironbound 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 The Ironbound that’s open today: Ironbound Community Center, Cafe in Independence Park, United Community Corporation, Newark Emergency Services for Families, Saint John’s Soup Kitchen, Essex County Department of Citizen Services, St. James Social Service Corporation
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in The Ironbound for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.