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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Franciscan Charities, Inc. (Franciscan Charities Kitchen at St. Ann’s Church)

    41 reviews

    Claimed

    average user rating

    0.62 mi


    Info

    Franciscan Charities, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Newark's Central Ward since 2004, addressing the critical needs of people experiencing poverty through dignity-centered assistance and support for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • 11:30 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

    Map of Franciscan Charities, Inc. (Franciscan Charities Kitchen at St. Ann’s Church)

    Location

    242 South 8th Street

    Fairmount, NJ 07103

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 403-6252

    https://www.franciscancharitiesinc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    24 reviews

    Claimed

    38 minutes

    average wait time

    0.53 mi


    Info

    An emergency assistance program of St. Mary's Church serving people in need in Newark.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:00 am

      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • Sat, August 29th (next week)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • Sat, September 5th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.48 mi


    Info

    New Community Corporation operates an emergency food pantry starting the first business day after the 15th of every month to aid individuals and families who are in need of food supplies. In addition to canned goods, the pantry also provides items such as rice, cereal and even frozen, whole chickens.

    Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household

    Must show a New Jersey photo ID

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, September 1st (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Tue, October 6th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Tue, November 3rd (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

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  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 University 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)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.2 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, September 1st (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.54 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.39 mi


    Info

    This resource operates a food pantry every Tuesday from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Clients are required to bring their own bags and an ID.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, September 1st (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, September 8th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    31 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.61 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am

    • Wed, September 2nd (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Wed, September 9th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every week on Wednesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Claimed

    no ratings yet

    0.54 mi


    Info

    BETTERLIFE Services Provided: Socks, soup, bread, hygiene kits, prayer, & Life Care Visits (ie: one-on-one referrals to resources.)

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, August 29th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, September 5th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.59 mi


    Info

    The Willing Heart Community Care Center is a nonprofit community organization committed to transformative change and serving the greater Newark community and beyond.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

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

    • Next Thursday

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

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

      every week on Thursday

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

      every week on Tuesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Claimed

    2 minutes

    average wait time

    0.61 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Wed, September 2nd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Wed, September 9th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in University 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 University 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 University 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 University 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 University 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 University 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 University Heights, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.