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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.09 mi


    Info

    Serves Essex County

    • Requirements

      • Bring referral Letter and/or Income or Assistance Letter
      • Must show a New Jersey photo ID
      • Serves New Jersey residents
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, August 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, September 13th (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

    Contact

    (973) 220-8495

    https://olschurch.com/calendar/

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  3. Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.6 mi


    Info

    Coordinator: Nathanael Barthelemy 9737339309 Start: 07/07/2025 End: 08/15/2025

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only
      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • Today

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • 8:00 am–9:00 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (347) 691-5069

  4. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.49 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • Wed, September 3rd (in 4 weeks)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Sun, September 7th (in 5 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Wed, October 1st (in 2 months)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Sunday

    Contact

    (973) 762-7067

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.87 mi


    Info

    Elayier Pickett 9737337170 Starts: 06/30/2025 ends: 08/01/2025

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Student Meal Site

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:30 am–9:00 am

    • Today

      11:45 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–9:00 am

    • 8:30 am–9:00 am

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

    • 11:45 am–1:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (973) 733-7170

  9. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.93 mi


    Info

    TOURAINE CAMPBELL 9736774050 Starts: 07/01/2025 08/22/2025

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • Today

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • 8:00 am–9:00 am

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

    • 11:00 am–12:30 pm

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

    Contact

    (973) 677-4050

  10. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.21 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, September 13th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Contact

    (973) 373-9205

    http://www.ebenezercma.org/

  11. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.31 mi


    Info

    Summer meal program Coordinator: Keon Lewis 9737337170 Starts: 06/30/2025 Ends: 08/22/2025

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Student Meal Site

    Schedule

    • Today

      7:45 am–8:45 am

    • Next Monday

      7:45 am–8:45 am

    • Next Tuesday

      7:45 am–8:45 am

    • 7:45 am–8:45 am

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

    Contact

    (973) 733-7170

  12. Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.26 mi


    Info

    SIMMONS 9736774050 Starts: 07/07/2025 07/31/2025

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • 8:00 am–9:00 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (973) 677-4050

  13. Street view

    Community fridge

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Refill's every 2 weeks

    • Requirements

      • Students only

    Schedule

    • Today

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

    • Tomorrow

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

    • Next Sunday

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

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

      every day

  14. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.42 mi


    Info

    Coordinator: Mercedes Drew 9737339309 Start: 07/21/2025 End: 08/01/2025

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Student Meal Site

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • 9:00 am–10:00 am

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

    Contact

    (201) 743-9629

  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: UVSO-2 , Mt Vernon, STEM ACADEMY OF INNOVATION SCHOOL, Newark School of Data Science & Technology , Ujamaa Cafe at Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology, North Star Academy

  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 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.