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Find Free Food In University HeightsLemontree 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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH PANTRY

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    0.19 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • No food distribution - marked unavailable
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, April 2nd (next week)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Location

    275 West Market Street

    58 Hartford St

    Newark, NJ 07103

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 733-5739

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    NEW COMMUNITIES CORP. - SENIOR

    8 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
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
      • Proof of household income required
      • Must show a New Jersey photo ID
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, April 2nd (next week)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Tue, April 16th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
    • Tue, May 7th (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

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 16th

    Location

    220 Bruce St

    Newark, NJ 07103

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Willing Heart Community Center

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.58 mi


    • Requirements

      • Serves New Jersey residents
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available
    • Info

      • Closed During Year: Inclement weather
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, April 2nd (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, April 9th (in 2 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
  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)

    Pierre Toussaint Food Pantry-St. Mary's Church

    1 hour 25 minutes

    average wait time

    0.53 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
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Emmanual Church of Christ

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.65 mi


    Info

    • The schedule is subject to change if they have no food to give out. Therefore it is not given that there will always be food.
    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing available every 4th Saturday

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

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

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

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

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

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

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

    Location

    54 Irvine Turner Boulevard

    Springfield/Belmont, NJ 07103

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 242-3552

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Urban League of Essex County

    45 minutes

    average wait time

    0.67 mi


    Info

    Serves Fairmont Heights residents

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, April 4th (next week)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, April 11th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Location

    513 Central Ave.

    Newark, NJ 07107

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 624-9535

    https://ulec.org/food-pantry/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. James Social Service Corporation

    57 minutes

    average wait time

    0.72 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

      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.
    • Today

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

      • Dinner
    • 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)

    North Jersey Community Research Initiative

    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

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, April 5th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, April 12th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    Location

    393 Central Avenue

    University Heights, NJ 07103

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 483-3444

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    TRINITY U.A.M.E.

    average user rating

    0.14 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Emergency food available. Call to inquire.

    Schedule

    • Mon, April 15th (in 3 weeks)

      3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Mon, May 20th (in 2 months)

      3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Mon, June 17th (in 3 months)

      3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Monday

    Location

    226 Warren Street

    University Heights, NJ 07103

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 336-9085

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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

    • Open now!

      SNAP/EBT: 7:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      SNAP/EBT: 7:30 am–4:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      SNAP/EBT: 7:30 am–7:30 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
  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?

    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 University Heights that’s open today: Emmanual Church of Christ, St. James Social Service Corporation, 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 University Heights for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.