Food pantry (groceries)
21 minutes
average wait time
Next Wednesday
3:00 pm
Wed, May 7th (in 2 weeks)
3:00 pm
Wed, May 14th (in 3 weeks)
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
12 minutes
average wait time
Next Monday
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Next Wednesday
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Next Friday
10:00 am–3:00 pm
10:00 am–3:00 pm
every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
29 minutes
average wait time
Next Friday
12:00 pm
Fri, May 9th (in 2 weeks)
12:00 pm
Fri, May 16th (in 3 weeks)
12:00 pm
12:00 pm
every week on 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 in Newark.
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)
13 minutes
average wait time
Requires to call for hours. Serves those in need within zip code 07104.
Next Tuesday
9:00 am
Next Thursday
9:00 am
Tue, May 6th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am
9:00 am
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Contact
(973) 484-7100
Food pantry (groceries)
39 minutes
average wait time
Next Wednesday
9:30 am–10:30 am
Wed, May 7th (in 2 weeks)
9:30 am–10:30 am
Wed, May 14th (in 3 weeks)
9:30 am–10:30 am
9:30 am–10:30 am
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
35 minutes
average wait time
Today
11:00 am–2:00 pm
Sat, May 3rd (next week)
11:00 am–2:00 pm
Sat, May 10th (in 2 weeks)
11:00 am–2:00 pm
11:00 am–2:00 pm
every week on Saturday
SNAP/EBT
14 minutes
average wait time
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
Next Monday
SNAP/EBT: 7:30 am–4:00 pm
Next Tuesday
SNAP/EBT: 7:30 am–4:00 pm
Next 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
Food pantry (groceries)
45 minutes
average wait time
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Next Wednesday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Next Thursday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Contact
(973) 792-8682
Food pantry (groceries)
29 minutes
average wait time
-They also have a seniors program, mum and baby program that require you to call ahead.
Next Saturday
9:00 am
Sat, May 17th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am
Sat, May 31st (next month)
9:00 am
9:00 am
every 2 weeks on Saturday
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs
24 reviews
24 minutes
average wait time
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
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Next Monday
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
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–1:00 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
Every location is different! Some places in Newark 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 in Newark 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 in Newark that’s open today: Newark Water Coalition - Wilson Avenue
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Newark for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.