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

    Bessie Green Community, Inc.

    53 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.58 mi


    Info

    Heads up: We received a report that this location was recently visited by immigration authorities. Unfortunately, we cannot predict if this will happen again, and we encourage you to be careful. Please reach out to our helpline if you’d like to find a different resource.

    Entrance is in the side door of the church

    • Requirements

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

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

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Seniors only
    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • This Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Seniors only
    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

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

    Map of Bessie Green Community, Inc.

    Location

    510 Broad Street

    Central Ward, NJ 07102

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 803-6015

    https://bessiegreen.org/food-pantry/

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    Community fridge

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Refills are made between 10 am to 12 pm, Clients wait in line before refill.

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Community fridge: 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • This Tuesday

      Community fridge: 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • This Wednesday

      Community fridge: 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • Community fridge: 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    49 reviews

    Claimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    0.43 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Contact

    (973) 482-0625

    https://theapostleshouse.org/

  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 East Newark.

  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)

    53 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.65 mi


    Info

    Requires to call for hours. Serves those in need within zip code 07104.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      9:00 am

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am

    • Tue, April 14th (next week)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (973) 484-7100
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    0.87 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      8:00 am

    • This Tuesday

      11:30 am

    • This Wednesday

      8:00 am

    • 11:30 am

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

    • 8:00 am

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

    Contact

    (973) 623-0822
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    41 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.52 mi


    Info

    -They also have a seniors program, mum and baby program that require you to call ahead.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 18th (next week)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, May 2nd (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, May 16th (next month)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.7 mi


    Info

    Must call 201-243-6239 to make an appointment before 1st and 3rd Saturday


    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 18th (next week)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 2nd (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 16th (next month)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    Contact

    (201) 243-6239

    https://hungerfreeuic.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.6 mi


    Info

    Enter the main door.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, May 2nd (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, May 9th (next month)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Contact

    (908) 205-2535
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.65 mi


    Info

    Angels on the Ground Inc is a non-profit (501c3) organization that feeds and clothes the homeless and displaced community in Newark.

    They serve every Sunday from 7AM-9AM on Fortress of Solitude parking lot on University Ave.

    They take non-perishable goods and canned goods with easy open lid.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • Sun, April 12th (next week)

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • Sun, April 19th (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • 7:00 am–9:00 am

      every week on Sunday

    Contact

    (973) 641-2743
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    Community fridge

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Refills are made between 10AM-2PM

    Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.

    Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household

    • Requirements

      • ID required

    Schedule

    • Today

      Community fridge: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Community fridge: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Community fridge: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Community fridge: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every day

    • Community fridge: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (973) 621-8295
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in East Newark 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 East Newark 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 East Newark that’s open today: Angels on the Ground, United Community Corporation

  20. Where are you located?

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