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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Toni’s Kitchen – Carteret Elementary School

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.83 mi


    Info

    Phone: 973-932-0768 (This number is for leaving messages only. We will return calls as soon as possible.)

    State ID required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sun, May 24th (next week)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sun, May 31st (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    Map of Toni’s Kitchen – Carteret Elementary School

    Location

    55 La France Avenue

    Bloomfield, NJ 07003

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 932-0768

    https://toniskitchen.org/contact/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    33 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.64 mi


    Info

    Must be an East Orange Resident

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, May 29th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, June 5th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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

    49 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.95 mi


    Info

    Church‑run food assistance ministries providing free groceries via a food pantry and hot meals through a soup kitchen; clothing assistance is also available through church ministries.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Mon, May 25th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday

  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 Ampere.

  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)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.99 mi


    Info

    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 "

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      8:00 am

    • Thu, June 4th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am

    • Thu, June 18th (next month)

      8:00 am

    • 8:00 am

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 8:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    48 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.55 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    1 mi


    Info

    Newark’s Central Ward Community Food Hub operated at Dr. E. Alma Flagg School provides free groceries—including fresh produce and pantry staples—to Newark residents. Clothing and other basic essentials may also be available, depending on supply.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Mon, May 25th (next week)

      CLOSED

    • 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    30 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.92 mi


    Info

    State ID required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, May 27th (next week)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, June 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.81 mi


    Info

    This food pantry serves residents of East Orange. Food is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies are exhausted.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      9:00 am

    • Fri, May 29th (next week)

      9:00 am

    • Fri, June 5th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.57 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, May 30th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, June 6th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.94 mi


    Info

    Our food distribution efforts serve hundreds of families each week by providing groceries, essential items, and resources to those in need. Please like our Facebook page to stay updated on distributions: www.facebook.com/treehousecares

    No diaper distribution in December 2023

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sat, May 30th (next week)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sat, June 6th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Ampere 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 Ampere 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 Ampere that’s open today: Toni’s Kitchen – Carteret Elementary School

  20. Where are you located?

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