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Food pantry (groceries)

Bessie Green Community, Inc.

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10 minutes

average wait time


Info

Bessie Green Community, Inc., incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 1978, operates from the historic North Reformed Church in Newark and provides a food pantry distributing groceries and fresh produce, a soup kitchen serving grab-and-go hot meals, a clothing program, life-skills workshops, on-site social-worker assistance with housing/utilities/benefits, and seasonal community programs. The organization has been rooted in the Newark community for decades and welcomes neighbors facing food insecurity in Essex County with dignity and respect.

  • Requirements

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

    • Free Groceries
    • Other social services available
    • Fresh produce
    • Toiletries may be available
    • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • Client choice pantry
    • Clothing may be available

Schedule

  • Tomorrow

    10:00 am–1:00 pm

  • This Thursday

    10:00 am–1:00 pm

  • This Friday

    10:00 am–1:00 pm

  • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    every week on Monday

  • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    every week on Tuesday

  • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    every week on Wednesday

  • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    every week on Thursday

  • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    every week on Friday

Map of Bessie Green Community, Inc.

Location

510 Broad Street

Central Ward, NJ 07102

directions

Contact

(973) 803-6015(Mon–Fri 10am–1pm)

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

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Bessie Green Community, Inc., at 10:00 AM tomorrow. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Bessie Green Community, Inc. requires: Registration required, First come, first serve: open until food runs out.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

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?

No appointment needed! Just show up to Bessie Green Community, Inc. during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Bessie Green Community, Inc. offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. 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?

Unfortunately, Bessie Green Community, Inc. may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Bessie Green Community, Inc. open today?

Bessie Green Community, Inc. is not open today! If you don’t see anything else open today, please 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. Bessie Green Community, Inc. is located at 510 Broad Street!

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the "Remind me" bell above to get a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits 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.

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 near you, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.