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?

You can browse these pages for resources 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.

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)
New Community Corporation Emergency Food Pantry
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.
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Proof of household income required
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Must show a New Jersey photo ID
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tue, February 3rd (next month)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tue, March 3rd (in 2 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
Location
220 Bruce St
Newark, NJ 07103
directions
Contact
(973) 623-6114
https://www.newcommunity.org/emergency-food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Willing Heart Community Center
21 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.58 mi
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Serves New Jersey residents
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Closed During Year: Inclement weather
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, January 13th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, January 20th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
555 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Newark, NJ 07103
directions
Contact
(973) 622-2100
https://willingheartccc.com/contact_us
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Food pantry (groceries)
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH PANTRY
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
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tue, January 13th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tue, January 20th (in 3 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
58 Hartford Street
58 Hartford St
University Heights, NJ 07103
directions
Contact
(973) 733-5739
https://bethany-newark.org/ministries/food-pantry-and-clothes-closet/
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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.
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)
Pierre Toussaint Food Pantry-St. Mary's Church
23 reviews
Claimed
38 minutes
average wait time

0.53 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/StMaryChurchnNewark
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:30 am–11:00 am
- Sat, January 17th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:00 am
- Sat, January 24th (in 3 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
Contact
(973) 792-5790
https://www.smcnewark.org/food-pantry
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
New Hope Baptist Church Soup Kitchen
14 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.54 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- This 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
Location
106 Sussex Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
directions
Contact
(973) 622-4547
http://www.newhopenewark.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Franciscan Charities, Inc.
35 reviews
Claimed
average user rating

0.62 mi
Info
If you would like to get diapers, mother and child need to bring their birth certificates.
- Requirements
  Clothes upon availability on Saturdays
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Offers job training/assistance
  Diapers available on Tuesdays
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- This Wednesday
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- This Thursday
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Location
242 South 8th Street
Fairmount, NJ 07103
directions
Contact
(908) 403-6252
https://www.franciscancharitiesinc.org/our-programs
Food pantry (groceries)
Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Newark
19 reviews
Claimed
3 minutes
average wait time

0.61 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Tickets are handed out as early as 9:30AM.
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- Wed, January 14th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- Wed, January 21st (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- 10:00 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
298 South Orange Avenue
West Side, NJ 07103
directions
Contact
(862) 288-8365
https://www.habitatnewark.org/programs/community-resource-hub-programs/
Food pantry (groceries), Community fridge
North Jersey Community Research Initiative
13 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.39 mi
Info
Requires to call for hours. Open wednesday to their clients only and fridays to the public Ujamaa Cafe at NJCRI Project WOW: Community Fridge " Site Contact: Prince Johnson, Program Manager, P.Johnson@njcri.org ● Notes/Rules: Providing LGBTQ+ community members and the unhoused community with social services."
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Community fridge: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
  Focuses on LGBTQ community
- This Tuesday
  Community fridge: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
  Focuses on LGBTQ community
- This Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every 2 weeks on Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every 2 weeks on Tuesday
- Community fridge: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
393 Central Avenue
University Heights, NJ 07103
directions
Contact
(973) 483-3444
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Community fridge
Ujamaa Cafe at Marion P Thomas Charter School
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
"Site Contact: Michele Griffin, Director of Communications, mgriffin@mptcs.org ● Notes/Rules: Charter schools grades 9-12"
- Requirements
  Students only
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Community fridge: 7:40 am–3:30 pm
- This Tuesday
  Community fridge: 7:40 am–3:30 pm
- This Wednesday
  Community fridge: 7:40 am–3:30 pm
- Community fridge: 7:40 am–3:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
125 Sussex Avenue
University Heights, NJ 07103
directions
Contact
(973) 621-0060
https://nj211.org/in-the-community
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Food pantry (groceries)
Habitat for Humanity Newark
27 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.61 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Get a number/ticket
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, January 14th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, January 21st (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 9:00 am
  every week on Wednesday
Location
298 S Orange Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
directions
Contact
(973) 624-3330
http://www.habitatnewark.org/
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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?
You can browse these pages for resources 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.
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.