Food pantry (groceries)
46 reviews
10 minutes
average wait time
0.55 mi
Tomorrow
10:30 am–12:30 pm
This Tuesday
10:30 am–12:30 pm
This Thursday
10:30 am–12:30 pm
10:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
13 minutes
average wait time
0.29 mi
Suggested donation
This Tuesday
12:00 pm
Tue, February 24th (in 2 weeks)
12:00 pm
Tue, March 10th (in 4 weeks)
12:00 pm
12:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Tuesday
12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
0.64 mi
Must be an East Orange Resident
This Friday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Fri, February 20th (next week)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Fri, February 27th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00 am–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.
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)
30 minutes
average wait time
0.57 mi
This Saturday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Sat, February 21st (next week)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
8 reviews
18 minutes
average wait time
0.84 mi
This Wednesday
8:00 am–11:30 am
Wed, February 18th (next week)
8:00 am–11:30 am
Wed, February 25th (in 2 weeks)
8:00 am–11:30 am
8:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 2nd Wednesday
8:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
8:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 4th Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
0.83 mi
Phone: 973-932-0768 (This number is for leaving messages only. We will return calls as soon as possible.)
State ID required
Next Sunday
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Sun, February 22nd (in 2 weeks)
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Sun, March 1st (in 3 weeks)
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Sunday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
0.99 mi
Please bring proof of New Jersey residency, photo ID, and proof of income. May be closed on holiday, a sign will be posted outside. "Call ahead to confirm 862-215-5230 "
Thu, February 19th (next week)
8:00 am
Thu, March 5th (in 3 weeks)
8:00 am
Thu, March 19th (next month)
8:00 am
8:00 am
every month on the 1st Thursday
8:00 am
every month on the 3rd Thursday
Contact
(862) 215-5230
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
0.59 mi
Sat, February 21st (next week)
11:30 am–1:00 pm
Sat, March 21st (next month)
11:30 am–1:00 pm
Sat, April 18th (in 2 months)
11:30 am–1:00 pm
11:30 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
20 minutes
average wait time
0.92 mi
State ID required
This Wednesday
9:30 am–11:00 am
Wed, February 18th (next week)
9:30 am–11:00 am
Wed, February 25th (in 2 weeks)
9:30 am–11:00 am
9:30 am–11:00 am
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
30 minutes
average wait time
0.95 mi
Tomorrow
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
This Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am
Mon, February 16th (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am
every week on Tuesday
Contact
(973) 676-6467
Every location is different! Some places 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 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.
You can browse these pages for resources to see if any are 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.
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.