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: Toni's Kitchen, A Food Ministry Of St. Luke's Church , Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)

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)
Human Needs Food Pantry
20 reviews
Unclaimed
28 minutes
average wait time

2.02 mi
Info
Call in advance for services at (973) 746-4669

Essex county can come in once a week while the other counties can come in once a month.

Vaccines are needed for the diaper program which is aailable only to essex county residents

They need only bring ID and proof of address. We serve all of Essex county on a once-a-week basis (except Newark. Newark is a major city with a lot of resources and we'd be overwhelmed trying to handle that city's residents) We serve all other counties in NJ on a once-a-month basis and provide them with listings for their counties.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries may be available
  Diapers may be available
  Delivery may be available
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  12:30 pm–3:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
- Next Thursday
  12:30 pm–3:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
- Tue, February 17th (in 2 weeks)
  12:30 pm–3:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
- 12:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
9 Label Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 746-4669
humanneedsfoodpantry.org
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Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs, Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Toni's Kitchen, A Food Ministry Of St. Luke's Church
13 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.66 mi
Info
Toni’s Kitchen Government Shutdown Market* Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm (starting 11/4) Toni’s Kitchen, Dining Room 73 So. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair Bring Federal ID or SNAP EBT Card and mail showing address 973-932-0768 (This number is for leaving messages only. We will return calls as soon as possible.)
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  On-site registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Open now!
  Other material needs: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  Supplemental Pantry
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Other material needs: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
73 South Fullerton Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 860-0768
https://toniskitchen.org/special-programs-launched-during-government-shutdown/
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Food pantry (groceries), SNAP/EBT
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
17 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

2.07 mi
Info
We also can answer questions and correct misconceptions about SNAP to help you decide if SNAP is right for you. This help is free and confidential.

Check your eligibility, please use this link: https://www.njhelps.gov/

Please call 973-857-8666 for an appointment. For questions contact us at newjersey_charity@tzuchi.us or by phone:

For Middlesex and Monmouth Counties, please call 732-518-8405. For Camden County, please call 973-991-9703.

Required documentations for SNAP application. You MUST bring the following for everyone in your household who is applying for the application:

A valid ID (i.e. driver’s license, birth certificate, government ID)

Proof of where you live (i.e. lease, rental agreement, utility bill) *Unless you are experiencing homelessness

Proof of earned income (i.e. paystubs, employer letter, recent tax records)

Proof of unearned income (benefits award letter)

Proof of resources (i.e. bank statements)

Social Security Number

Proof of immigration status (for non-citizens)

Proof of student status (for college students)
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  SNAP/EBT: 10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  SNAP/EBT: 10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Friday
  SNAP/EBT: 10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- SNAP/EBT: 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Location
150 Commerce Road
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
directions
Contact
(973) 857-8666
https://tzuchi.us/
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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)
Nutley Family Services
15 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

3.08 mi
Info
Open to Nutley residents and others

Entrance by the Side Door

Serves New Jersey residents
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Registration required
  Proof of household income required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, February 18th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
169 Chestnut Street
Nutley, NJ 07110
directions
Contact
(973) 667-1884
http://www.nutleyfamily.org/food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Little Falls Methodist Church
14 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

2.7 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  On-site registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
Schedule
- Tue, February 17th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
- Wed, February 18th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
- Thu, February 19th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 1st Tuesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 1st Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 1st Friday
Location
139 Main St
Little Falls, NJ 07424
directions
Contact
(973) 256-0993
https://www.littlefallsumc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Grace Pointe Seventh-Day Adventist Church
3 reviews
Claimed
average user rating

2.91 mi
Info
Serves Essex County.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–2:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Sun, February 15th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:30 pm
- 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Sunday
- 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the last Sunday
- 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
15 Elmwood Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 746-1911
https://gracepointesda.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
Bloomfield Presbyterian Church On The Green
26 reviews
Claimed
23 minutes
average wait time

3.26 mi
Info
Requires to call for hours
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  9:30 am–11:00 am
  Clients can visit every 2 weeks
- Next Friday
  9:30 am–11:00 am
  Clients can visit every 2 weeks
- Wed, February 18th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:00 am
  Clients can visit every 2 weeks
- 9:30 am–11:00 am
  every week on Wednesday, Friday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
147 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
directions
Contact
(973) 743-1796
http://bpcog.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH
13 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

3.05 mi
Info
Must line up to get a ticket (first come, first served basis)

The pantry is in thhe building infront of the church
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  3:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Thu, February 19th (in 2 weeks)
  3:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Thu, February 26th (in 3 weeks)
  3:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
119 Elm Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 746-8338
https://www.stpaullive.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Trinity Temple Community Development Center
11 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

2.15 mi
Info
Need help call: 9737714078
- Requirements
  ID required
  On-site registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Next Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 21st (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, March 14th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
115 Greenwood Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 931-7652
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)
2 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

2.29 mi
Info
Starting December 1st ,MESH will be having sleeping spots for the homless at 51 elm street at st mark methodist church from 7pm to 7am
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Monday
  4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Tuesday
  4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
619 Bloomfield Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 692-8857
Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)
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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: Toni's Kitchen, A Food Ministry Of St. Luke's Church, Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)
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.