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.

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 Arlington.

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?

Every location is different! Some places in Arlington 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.

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.

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 Arlington 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.

Any pantries open today?

You can browse these pages for resources in Arlington 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 in Arlington.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Arlington for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
First Presbyterian Church of Arlington
23 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.35 mi
- Requirements
  Zip code restrictions
  Kearny residents only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Needs volunteers
Schedule
- Fri, August 15th (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Fri, September 5th (next month)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Fri, September 19th (next month)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Friday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
Location
663 Kearny Avenue
Kearny, NJ 07032
directions
Contact
(201) 991-3513
https://fpcakearny.org/ministries/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Queen of Peace Romano Catholic Church
5 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.71 mi
Info
0 Saturdays from 10:00am-11:00am During the pandemic, we are open every other Saturday
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Open to North Arlington residents only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, August 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, September 13th (next month)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
10 Franklin Place
Behind the Church
North Arlington, NJ 07031
directions
Contact
(201) 997-2086
https://www.facebook.com/QPCNA/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Hudson Arts and Science Charter School
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.58 mi
Info
Lisa Chesney 2017739140 Starts: 08/04/2025 ends: 08/15/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Student Meal Site
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:45 am–9:45 am
- Tomorrow
  12:30 pm–1:30 pm
- This Tuesday
  8:45 am–9:45 am
- 8:45 am–9:45 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
131 Midland Avenue
Kearny, NJ 07032
directions
Contact
(201) 955-1818
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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.
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 Arlington.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
LMS2
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.65 mi
Info
Leslie Schmidt 2019555000 Start: 06/24/2025 ends: 07/24/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Student Meal Site
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  7:45 am–8:45 am
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  7:45 am–8:45 am
- 7:45 am–8:45 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
121 Beech Street
Kearny, NJ 07032
directions
Contact
(201) 955-2769
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Food pantry (groceries)
My Temple Rock Prayer
27 reviews
Unclaimed
25 minutes
average wait time

0.97 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Food Pantry Location: annex building 88-90 verona ave.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- Info
  Needs volunteers
Schedule
- This Saturday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, September 13th (next month)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, October 11th (in 2 months)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
88-90 Verona Avenue
North Broadway, NJ 07104
directions
Contact
(201) 281-5097
https://www.templerock.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Gosen Church
9 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.09 mi
- Requirements
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, September 13th (next month)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, October 11th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
225 Washington Avenue
Belleville, NJ 07109
directions
Contact
(201) 706-1104
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Food pantry (groceries)
Little Zion U.A.M.E. Church
23 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.99 mi
Info
Serves: Essex county.

Requirements: Photo ID, proof of address and income, Social Security number for all the children in the home.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Social Security Card Required
  Registration required
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  10:30 am–2:30 pm
- Sat, August 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  10:30 am–2:30 pm
- Sat, September 20th (next month)
  10:30 am–2:30 pm
- 10:30 am–2:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- 10:30 am–2:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
154 Stephens Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
directions
Contact
(973) 759-7358
https://www.littlezionuame.org/events
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Hornblower Early Childhood Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.9 mi
Info
Jameerah Lawrence 9734503500 From:06/23/2025 till: 08/22/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am–9:00 am
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  8:00 am–9:00 am
- 8:00 am–9:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
229 Main Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
directions
Contact
(973) 450-3500
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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army - Kearny
15 reviews
Unclaimed
33 minutes
average wait time

0.86 mi
Info
Visit the office to register in advance.

Serves residents of Harrison, East Newark, Kearny, North Arlington, and Lyndhurst
- Requirements
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Registration required
  Proof of household income required
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Wed, August 27th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- Wed, September 24th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- Wed, October 22nd (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- 10:00 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
443 Chestnut Street
Kearny, NJ 07032
directions
Contact
(201) 991-1115
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/kearny/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Riverside Villa Tenants Association
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.96 mi
Info
Coordinator: Kim Barnes 9737339309 Start: 06/30/2025 End: 08/29/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Student Meal Site
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–10:00 am
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  9:00 am–10:00 am
- 9:00 am–10:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
5 C Grafton Avenue
North Broadway, NJ 07104
directions
Contact
(973) 259-5478
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Arlington 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.
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.
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 Arlington do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
Any pantries open today?
You can browse these pages for resources in Arlington 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 in Arlington.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Arlington for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.