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.

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 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 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 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.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
The Food Pantry at Our Lady of Sorrows
3 reviews
Claimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.04 mi
Info
Serves Essex County

Must show a New Jersey photo ID

Serves New Jersey residents
- Requirements
  ID required
  Bring referral Letter and/or Income or Assistance Letter
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Sat, March 14th (next month)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- 8:00 am–10:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 8:00 am–10:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
217 Prospect Street
South Orange, NJ 07079
directions
Contact
(973) 220-8495
https://olschurch.com/calendar/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Living Word Church
13 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.25 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Wed, March 11th (next month)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Wed, April 8th (in 2 months)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
Location
2208 Stanley Terrace
Union, NJ 07083
directions
Contact
(908) 686-8171
https://livingwordnj.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/121750346
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Food pantry (groceries)
Reveal to Heal
8 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.76 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Sat, February 21st (next week)
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, March 7th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, March 21st (next month)
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
2115 Millburn Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
directions
Contact
(862) 371-4463
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
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.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Golden Kitchen
13 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.04 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required
  Completed application
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:00 am
- Wed, February 25th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am
- Sat, March 14th (next month)
  9:00 am
- 9:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 10:00 am
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
221 Oswald Place
Vauxhall, NJ 07088
directions
Contact
(908) 687-4008
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Food pantry (groceries)
Oheb Shalom Congregation
7 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.54 mi
Info
You can find their schedule at: https://www.ohebshalom.org/event/bobrow-kosher-food-pantry-.html
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Kosher food available
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Sun, March 8th (in 4 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:30 pm
- Wed, March 11th (next month)
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 9:00 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Sunday
Location
170 Scotland Rd
South Orange, NJ 07079
directions
Contact
(973) 762-7067
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Food pantry (groceries)
ST. Joseph Catholic Church (Lynne & Don B. Food Pantry)
11 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.81 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Drive-thru only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Sat, February 21st (next week)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, March 21st (next month)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, April 18th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
245 Hilton Avenue
Maplewood, 07040
directions
Contact
(908) 656-1436
https://mendnj.org/pantry-updates/
Food pantry (groceries)
Ebenezer Christian & Missionary Alliance Church
12 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

2.14 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, March 14th (next month)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
1152 South Orange Avenue
Upper Vailsburg, NJ 07106
directions
Contact
(973) 373-9205
http://www.ebenezercma.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Church Women United Food Pantry
40 reviews
Claimed
30 minutes
average wait time

2.11 mi
Info
Zip codes served: 07111, 07801
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Wed, February 18th (next week)
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Wed, February 25th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
1240 Clinton Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
directions
Contact
(973) 373-5930
https://www.firstccirv.com/
Food pantry (groceries)
Redeemed Christians Church of God - Overcomers Chapel
29 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

2.37 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, February 21st (next week)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
119 Stuyvesant Ave.
Newark, NJ 07106
directions
Contact
(973) 371-0070
http://rccgovercomers.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Greater New Point Missionary Baptist Church
6 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.46 mi
Info
State ID required
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, March 14th (next month)
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
60 Paine Ave
Irvington, NJ 07111
directions
Contact
(973) 373-7287
https://greaternp.org/?fbclid=IwAR2K4xyryIyekWgm5D5o_lS-FstFy1iEGdUohl02WMfwAdNwJMee7GsvRPU
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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 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 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.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.