Food pantry (groceries)
3 minutes
average wait time
1.34 mi
This Saturday
10:00 am
Sat, May 16th (next week)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, June 13th (next month)
10:00 am
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
10:00 am
every month on the 2nd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
1.79 mi
This Thursday
3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Thu, May 21st (in 2 weeks)
3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Thu, June 4th (next month)
3:00 pm–6:00 pm
3:00 pm–6:00 pm
every 2 weeks on Thursday
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs
10 minutes
average wait time
0.9 mi
On-site registration required
Today
Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:00 am
This Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Tue, May 12th (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:00 am
Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:00 am
every week on Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Other material needs: 8:30 am
every month on the 3rd Monday
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 in Essex.
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), Other material needs, Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
10 minutes
average wait time
2.02 mi
Toni’s Kitchen Government Shutdown Market* Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm (starting 11/4) Toni’s Kitchen, Dining Room 73 So. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair Bring Federal ID or SNAP EBT Card and mail showing address 973-932-0768 (This number is for leaving messages only. We will return calls as soon as possible.)
On-site registration required
Today
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Tomorrow
Other material needs: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Tomorrow
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:00 pm
Other material needs: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:00 pm
every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Sunday
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Sunday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
12 reviews
10 minutes
average wait time
1.67 mi
Volunteer‑powered supplemental food pantry serving Orange, East Orange, and West Orange residents with dignity and respect. It offers weekly grocery distributions that include fresh produce, diapers, toiletries, menstrual care products, and other essentials. Clients also receive access to additional resources such as SNAP, WIC, and health‑insurance assistance, as well as periodic health screenings and nutrition education.
Wed, May 13th (next week)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, May 20th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, May 27th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Wednesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Wednesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 5th Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.52 mi
They service drive through and walk up. Advised to arrive early
This Thursday
6:00 am–9:00 am
Thu, May 14th (next week)
6:00 am–9:00 am
Thu, May 21st (in 2 weeks)
6:00 am–9:00 am
Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
6:00 am–9:00 am
every week on Thursday
Food pantry (groceries)
6 reviews
10 minutes
average wait time
1.94 mi
Closed on the 5th Saturday of the month, and on all holidays. Food pantry entrance is at the rear of the church (gray door).
On-site registration required
This Saturday
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Sat, May 16th (next week)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
11:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
1.81 mi
On-site registration required
Sun, May 17th (in 2 weeks)
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Sun, June 7th (next month)
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Sun, June 21st (next month)
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
every month on the 1st Sunday
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Sunday
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
1.96 mi
This Thursday
2:00 pm–6:00 pm
Thu, May 14th (next week)
2:00 pm–6:00 pm
Thu, May 21st (in 2 weeks)
2:00 pm–6:00 pm
2:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Food pantry (groceries)
3 reviews
average user rating
2.05 mi
Serves Essex County.
Next Sunday
12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Next Sunday
12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Sun, May 17th (in 2 weeks)
12:00 pm–2:30 pm
12:00 pm–5:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Sunday
12:00 pm–5:00 pm
every month on the last Sunday
12:00 pm–2:30 pm
every week on Sunday
Every location is different! Some places in Essex 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 in Essex 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.
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 Essex that’s open today: Holy Trinity-West Orange Food Pantry, Toni's Kitchen, A Food Ministry Of St. Luke's Church
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Essex for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Essex 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.