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 in Teachers Village.

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 in Teachers Village 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 in Teachers Village 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 in Teachers Village that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/st-james-social-service-corporation">St. James Social Service Corporation</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Teachers Village for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Pierre Toussaint Food Pantry-St. Mary's Church
14 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.3 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/StMaryChurchnNewark
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:30 am–11:00 am
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  9:30 am–11:00 am
- Sat, August 23rd (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
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Discovery Charter School
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.06 mi
Info
Tracy Grier 9736230222 Start: 07/07/2025 End: 07/25/2025
- Requirements
  Students & staff only
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am–8:30 am
- Tomorrow
  12:15 pm–12:45 pm
- Next Monday
  8:00 am–8:30 am
- 8:00 am–8:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 12:15 pm–12:45 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
240 Halsey Street
Central Ward, NJ 07102
directions
Contact
(973) 623-0222
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs
St. James Social Service Corporation
31 reviews
Claimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.38 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
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  Dinner
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  Lunch
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
  Appointments required
- 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/
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 in Teachers Village.
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!
SNAP/EBT
Essex County Department of Citizen Services
13 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Families need to complete the 2024-25 school meal & summer EBT application to receive summer benefits ($120 per eligible child)- name spelling, address, etc. all need to be up to date and accurate! Summer EBT Outreach Toolkit" https://hungerfreenj.org/summer-ebt-2024/ Wednesdays by appointment only. Call (973) 733-2001 to schedule appointment
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  SNAP/EBT: 7:30 am–4:00 pm
- Next Monday
  SNAP/EBT: 7:30 am–4:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  SNAP/EBT: 7:30 am–4:00 pm
- SNAP/EBT: 7:30 am–7:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- SNAP/EBT: 7:30 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
320 University Avenue
Central Ward, NJ 07102
directions
Contact
(973) 395-8000
http://essexcountynj.org/citizen-services/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Willing Heart Community Center
13 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.34 mi
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Serves New Jersey residents
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Closed During Year: Inclement weather
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, August 19th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, August 26th (in 3 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
6 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.34 mi
- Requirements
  Registration required
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:30 am
  Breakfast
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  Lunch
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:30 am
  Breakfast
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
982 Broad Street
Central Ward, NJ 07102
directions
Contact
(973) 639-2100
https://www.nesfnj.org/emergency-assistance-program/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Grace Church in Newark
18 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.26 mi
Info
We produce about 72-96 bags per week and stop when we run out.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  11:00 am
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  11:00 am
- Sat, August 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am
- 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)
Proud 2 Be Me Learning Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.36 mi
Info
Coordinator: Jazmin Norman 9737339309 Start: 06/30/2025 End: 08/08/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Student Meal Site
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  7:30 am–8:30 am
- Next Monday
  7:30 am–8:30 am
- Next Tuesday
  7:30 am–8:30 am
- 7:30 am–8:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
87 Halsey Street
Central Ward, NJ 07102
directions
Contact
(973) 789-5334
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
THE GRAY CHARTER SCHOOL
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.37 mi
Info
Martha Sanders 9738246661 Starts: 08/11/2025 ends: 08/15/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Student Meal Site
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
55 Liberty Street
Central Ward, NJ 07102
directions
Contact
(973) 824-6661
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Essex County College Pre-College Readiness
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.35 mi
Info
Angela McKinney 9738773444 Starts: 07/07/2025 Ends: 08/14/2025
- Requirements
  Students & staff only
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  8:15 am–8:45 am
- Next Monday
  12:30 pm–1:15 pm
- Next Tuesday
  8:15 am–8:45 am
- 12:30 pm–1:15 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 8:15 am–8:45 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
303 University Avenue
University Heights, NJ 07102
directions
Contact
(973) 877-3444
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Teachers Village 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 in Teachers Village 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 in Teachers Village that’s open today: St. James Social Service Corporation
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Teachers Village for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.