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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Food Pantry at Our Lady of Sorrows

    5 reviews

    Claimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.09 mi


    Info

    Serves residents of Maplewood or South Orange. Clients are advised to bring a document showing their home address. To avoid long lines and get registered more easily, clients are encouraged to arrive after 8:30 AM.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Sat, September 26th (next week)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, October 10th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, October 24th (next month)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of The Food Pantry at Our Lady of Sorrows

    Location

    217 Prospect Street

    South Orange, NJ 07079

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 370-0458

    https://olschurch.com/foodpantry/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.7 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, October 17th (next month)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, November 21st (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    46 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.7 mi


    Info

    A faith-based community food-assistance program operated by Church Women United in partnership with MEND to help address local food insecurity.

    • Requirements

      • Referral required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Wed, September 23rd (next week)

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Wed, September 30th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  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 Academy 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)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.81 mi


    Info

    Reveal to Heal is a nonprofit organization focused on helping people and communities heal from personal trauma, break cycles of abuse, and live their fullest potential. Through a wide array of services, we help people and communities heal from personal trauma, break the cycles of abuse, and live their fullest potential.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, October 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, October 17th (next month)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Community fridge

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    This community fridge is located at the Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology and is available for students and staff only.

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only

    Schedule

    • Today

      Community fridge: 8:30 am–3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Community fridge: 8:30 am–3:00 pm

    • This Friday

      Community fridge: 8:30 am–3:00 pm

    • Community fridge: 8:30 am–3:00 pm

      every day

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

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.19 mi


    Info

    This program serves Maplewood and South Orange school district students. It is a 'sit-and-eat' program, not a grab-and-go service, in accordance with NJ Department of Agriculture requirements. An application is required for each child.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am

      • Proof of household income required
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm

      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am

      • Proof of household income required
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.42 mi


    Info

    A volunteer-run food pantry program organized by the Blinded Veterans Association of New Jersey, led by Bill Graves and an all-volunteer team.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Mon, September 28th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Mon, October 5th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    25 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.03 mi


    Info

    A church-operated community food-assistance program that helps people experiencing food insecurity.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, October 7th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, October 21st (next month)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2 mi


    Info

    Peaceful Zion Baptist Church is a Baptist church serving its community through religious and outreach ministries.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, October 16th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, November 20th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.77 mi


    Info

    The pantry provides free groceries to individuals and families in need in Orange, New Jersey. It is run by Love of Jesus Family Church and operates to serve the community.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, October 17th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 21st (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Academy 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 Academy 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 Academy Heights that’s open today: Church Women United Food Pantry, Newark School of Data Science and Information Technology, United Community Corporation, BETHEL FRENCH SDA CHURCH

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Academy 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 Academy 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 Academy Heights, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.