Food pantry (groceries)
14 reviews
30 minutes
average wait time
0.24 mi
Next Monday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Mon, March 9th (in 5 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Mon, April 13th (in 2 months)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Monday
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
0.28 mi
Open now!
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Next Saturday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Sat, February 21st (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
8 reviews
18 minutes
average wait time
0.09 mi
Next Wednesday
8:00 am–11:30 am
Wed, February 18th (in 2 weeks)
8:00 am–11:30 am
Wed, February 25th (in 3 weeks)
8:00 am–11:30 am
8:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 2nd Wednesday
8:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
8:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 4th Wednesday
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.
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)
35 reviews
30 minutes
average wait time
0.49 mi
Serves Fairmont Heights residents
Next Thursday
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Thu, February 19th (in 2 weeks)
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Thu, February 26th (in 3 weeks)
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
0.12 mi
Our food distribution efforts serve hundreds of families each week by providing groceries, essential items, and resources to those in need. Please like our Facebook page to stay updated on distributions: www.facebook.com/treehousecares
No diaper distribution in December 2023
Today
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Sat, February 14th (next week)
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Sat, February 21st (in 2 weeks)
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
20 minutes
average wait time
0.1 mi
State ID required
Next Wednesday
9:30 am–11:00 am
Wed, February 18th (in 2 weeks)
9:30 am–11:00 am
Wed, February 25th (in 3 weeks)
9:30 am–11:00 am
9:30 am–11:00 am
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
10 minutes
average wait time
0.57 mi
Food pantry Registration starts at 8:30am.
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
Tue, February 24th (in 3 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–1:00 pm
Tue, March 10th (next month)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 4th Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
every month on the 2nd Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
0.61 mi
Must be an East Orange Resident
Next Friday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Fri, February 20th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Fri, February 27th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
3 minutes
average wait time
0.21 mi
Apply on website, fill the form @ https://newarknj-newark-shutdown-assistance-application.form.transform.civicplus.com/59077 Newark Shutdown Assistance Application(SNAP Recipients Only) November 1 - November 30, 2025 Subject to fund availability Complete the application below to be considered for emergency benefits provided for SNAP recipients by the City of Newark, during the government shutdown. At the end of the application you will be asked to click a link to upload your supporting documents. Please note that this program does not provide cash allowances, and is not for food assistance. The purpose and use of these benefits is explained in our 'About', ' Learn More', and FAQs pages. Any applicants who do not provide sufficient supporting documents, or who's circumstances are not covered by this program, will be denied. We will only accept one application per recipient. For questions regarding this application please fill out the support request form
Today
12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Next Monday
3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Next Wednesday
3:00 pm–8:00 pm
3:00 pm–8:00 pm
every week on Monday, Wednesday
12:00 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
13 minutes
average wait time
0.67 mi
Suggested donation
Next Tuesday
12:00 pm
Tue, February 24th (in 3 weeks)
12:00 pm
Tue, March 10th (next month)
12:00 pm
12:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Tuesday
12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Tuesday
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.
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 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 that’s open today: CHURCH OF MEN AND WOMEN OF VALOR, Tree House Cares, Dr. E. Alma Flagg School Central Ward
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.