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?

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 that’s open today: St. James Social Service Corporation , Newark Emergency Services for Families , United Community Corporation , Pantry+ at Rutgers Newark

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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs
St. James Social Service Corporation
40 reviews
Claimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.51 mi
Info
The Emergency Food Pantry operates Monday through Friday and is staffed by volunteers. Must call (973) 624-4007 between 1:00-3:00 pm on weekdays to request emergency food. Those in need are eligible to receive groceries for 4-5 meals per family size once a month
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  On-site registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Other material needs: 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
604 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Springfield/Belmont, NJ 07102
directions
Contact
(973) 624-4007
https://stjamesssc.org/services/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Willing Heart Community Center
21 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.45 mi
Info
Serves New Jersey residents
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, February 17th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, February 24th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
555 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Newark, NJ 07103
directions
Contact
(973) 622-2100
https://willingheartccc.com/contact_us
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Newark Emergency Services for Families
9 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.44 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Diapers may be available
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–11:00 am
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–11:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
982 Broad Street
Central Ward, NJ 07102
directions
Contact
(973) 639-2100
https://www.nesfnj.org/emergency-assistance-program/
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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.
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)
Pierre Toussaint Food Pantry-St. Mary's Church
23 reviews
Claimed
38 minutes
average wait time

0.39 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/StMaryChurchnNewark
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:30 am–11:00 am
- Sat, February 21st (next week)
  9:30 am–11:00 am
- Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:00 am
- 9:30 am–11:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
520 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Springfield/Belmont, NJ 07102
directions
Contact
(973) 792-5790
https://www.smcnewark.org/food-pantry
Food pantry (groceries)
Grace Church in Newark
22 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.36 mi
Info
They distribute about 72-96 bags per week and stop when we run out.

Needs volunteers

Call in advance for services
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  11:00 am
  Call in advance for services
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, February 21st (next week)
  11:00 am
  Call in advance for services
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am
  Call in advance for services
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 11:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
950 Broad St
Newark, NJ 07102
directions
Contact
(973) 623-1733
https://www.gracechurchinnewark.org/the-food-ministry
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Saint John’s Soup Kitchen
6 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

0.38 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am
- Tomorrow
  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
Location
22 Mulberry Street
Central Ward, NJ 07102
directions
Contact
(973) 623-0822
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Community fridge
United Community Corporation
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
- Today
  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
Location
31 Fulton Street
Central Ward, NJ 07102
directions
Contact
(973) 621-8295
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Food pantry (groceries)
Esperanza Azteca
16 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.5 mi
Info
The food distribution will be posted on Facebook if there are any changes.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Wed, March 11th (in 4 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Wed, April 8th (in 2 months)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
Location
384 Market Street
North Ironbound, NJ 07105
directions
Contact
https://www.facebook.com/esperanzaazatecanj/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mend @ Newark WIC Office
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.36 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Fresh produce
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–4:30 pm
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–6:00 pm
- Tue, February 17th (next week)
  9:00 am–4:30 pm
- 9:00 am–4:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 10:00 am–6:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
110 William Street
Springfield/Belmont, NJ 07102
directions
Contact
(862) 250-5216
https://mendnj.org/programs/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Pantry+ at Rutgers Newark
0 reviews
Claimed
no ratings yet

0.48 mi
Info
All Rutgers-Newark community members (students, staff, faculty) have access to the RU-N Pantry as a completely free resource for groceries, including dairy, grains, fresh produce, period products, and more. There is no eligibility process, order online here and pick up your order at the pantry in PRCC 226. When picking up your groceries for the first time, you'll be asked to answer a few questions and receive a free reusable bag to bring back with you.

ORDER ONLINE: https://studentaffairs.newark.rutgers.edu/pantryrun/orderonline To access free groceries from the food pantry, order your groceries online by following the instructions below! Online ordering opens at 10:00 am on Mondays. Online ordering closes on Fridays at 11:30 am and remains closed over the weekend unless we are open for the 2nd or 4th Saturday of the month. Remember to: Order at least 30 minutes in advance Bring your RUID when you come to pick up groceries Bring a reusable bag (we do not provide bags unless it is your first visit) SNAP New Jersey’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, NJ SNAP, provides food assistance to families with low incomes to help them buy groceries through a benefits card accepted in most food retail stores and some farmers markets. Eligibility is set by several factors, such as income and resources. You can use SNAP benefits to stretch your food budget and buy nutritious foods that can keep you and your family healthy. Many college students are eligible for SNAP! If you would like to learn more or get help with a SNAP application, contact pantry_run@newark.rutgers.edu with "SNAP Application Help" in the subject line.
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Other social services available
Schedule
- Today
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  1:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday
- 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 1:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
350 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
University Heights, NJ 07103
directions
Contact
(973) 353-0256
https://studentaffairs.newark.rutgers.edu/health-wellness/pantry-ru-n
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?
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 that’s open today: St. James Social Service Corporation, Newark Emergency Services for Families, United Community Corporation, Pantry+ at Rutgers Newark
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.