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

    Park United Methodist Church

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.62 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Thu, April 9th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Sun, April 12th (in 2 weeks)

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

    • Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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

      every month on the 2nd Sunday

    Map of Park United Methodist Church

    Location

    12 Park Street

    Bloomfield, NJ 07003

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 429-7745

    https://www.parkumcbloomfield.org/?subpages/Church-Calendar.shtml

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    26 reviews

    Claimed

    23 minutes

    average wait time

    0.58 mi


    Info

    Requires to call for hours

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • This Friday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, April 8th (next week)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Contact

    (973) 743-1796

    http://bpcog.org/

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

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.81 mi


    Info

    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

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • ID required
    • This Wednesday

      Other material needs: 10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
    • 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

  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 Glen Ridge.

  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)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.67 mi


    Info

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

    Toni’s Kitchen Government Shutdown Market* Sundays, 2pm-3pm (starting 11/2) For Bloomfield Residents only In front of the Bloomfield Library 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield Bring Federal ID or SNAP EBT Card and mail showing address

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sun, April 12th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sun, April 19th (in 3 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    Contact

    (973) 932-0768

    https://toniskitchen.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Claimed

    average user rating

    0.5 mi


    Info

    Serves Essex County.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Sun, April 12th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Sun, April 12th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–5:00 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

    Contact

    (973) 746-1911

    https://gracepointesda.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.76 mi


    Info

    • Service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis; please line up to receive a ticket.
    • The pantry is located in the building in front of the church.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Thu, April 9th (next week)

      3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Thu, April 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Thu, May 7th (in 2 months)

      3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Thursday

    Contact

    (973) 746-8338

    https://www.stpaullive.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    24 minutes

    average wait time

    0.97 mi


    Info

    • Call in advance for services at (973) 746-4669
    • Essex county can come in once a week while the other counties can come in once a month.
    • Vaccines are needed for the diaper program which is aailable only to essex county residents
    • They need only bring ID and proof of address. We serve all of Essex county on a once-a-week basis (except Newark. Newark is a major city with a lot of resources and we'd be overwhelmed trying to handle that city's residents) We serve all other counties in NJ on a once-a-month basis and provide them with listings for their counties.
    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Delivery may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:30 pm–3:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • This Thursday

      12:30 pm–3:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • Tue, April 7th (next week)

      12:30 pm–3:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • 12:30 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (973) 746-4669

    humanneedsfoodpantry.org

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.01 mi


    Info

    Community members over the age of 60. Free with $3 suggested donation

    • Requirements

      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 11:30 am–12:30 pm

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

    Contact

    (973) 744-8103

    https://fhecessex.org/events/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    1.16 mi


    Info

    Starting December 1st ,MESH will be having sleeping spots for the homless at 51 elm street at st mark methodist church from 7pm to 7am

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      4:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      4:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      4:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • 4:30 pm–6:30 pm

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

  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.18 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, April 28th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 26th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Tuesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge that’s open today: Cafe in Watsessing Park, Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)

  20. Where are you located?

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