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    Food pantry (groceries)

    New Community Corporation Emergency Food Pantry

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.48 mi


    Info

    New Community Corporation operates an emergency food pantry starting the first business day after the 15th of every month to aid individuals and families who are in need of food supplies. In addition to canned goods, the pantry also provides items such as rice, cereal and even frozen, whole chickens.

    Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household

    Must show a New Jersey photo ID

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Tue, May 5th (next month)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Tue, June 2nd (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    Map of New Community Corporation Emergency Food Pantry

    Location

    220 Bruce St

    Newark, NJ 07103

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 623-6114

    https://www.newcommunity.org/emergency-food-pantry/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    36 reviews

    Claimed

    average user rating

    0.62 mi


    Info

    • If you would like to get diapers, mother and child need to bring their birth certificates.
    • Offeres job tranning and assistance
    • Needs volunteers
    • Client can visit once a day
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    36 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.67 mi


    Info

    Serves Fairmont Heights residents Mend Mobile Market open to public on 3rd Saturday

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, April 16th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, April 18th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Contact

    (973) 624-9535

    https://ulec.org/food-pantry/

  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 University Heights.

  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)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.2 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, April 14th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, April 21st (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    20 reviews

    Claimed

    2 minutes

    average wait time

    0.61 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Wed, April 15th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Wed, April 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.61 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am

    • Wed, April 15th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Wed, April 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every week on Wednesday

    Contact

    (973) 624-3330

    http://www.habitatnewark.org/

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    Community fridge

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    "Site Contact: Michele Griffin, Director of Communications, mgriffin@mptcs.org ● Notes/Rules: Charter schools grades 9-12"

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Community fridge: 7:40 am–3:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Community fridge: 7:40 am–3:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Community fridge: 7:40 am–3:30 pm

    • Community fridge: 7:40 am–3:30 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    23 reviews

    Claimed

    38 minutes

    average wait time

    0.53 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Saturday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, April 18th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, April 25th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.48 mi


    Info

    Tanya Munyan 9737339309 Starts: 06/30/2025 08/29/2025

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Next Monday

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • 8:30 am–9:30 am

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

    • 11:30 am–1:30 pm

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

    Contact

    (973) 242-0101
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Claimed

    no ratings yet

    0.51 mi


    Info

    Pantry+ at Rutgers-Newark is a completely free resource for groceries, including dairy, grains, fresh produce, period products, and more, available to all Rutgers-Newark community members (students, staff, faculty). There is no eligibility process. Order online and pick up your groceries at the pantry in PRCC 226. When picking up your groceries for the first time, you will be asked to answer a few questions and receive a free reusable bag.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Next Tuesday

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Next Wednesday

      1:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • 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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in University Heights 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 University Heights 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in University Heights 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 in University Heights.

  20. Where are you located?

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