Street view

Food pantry (groceries)

Human Needs Food Pantry

22 reviews

Unclaimed

24 minutes

average wait time


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

    • You can visit once a week
    • ID required
    • Registration required
  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries
    • Toiletries may be available
    • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • Delivery may be available

Schedule

  • This Tuesday

    12:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Call in advance for services
  • This Thursday

    12:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Call in advance for services
  • Tue, April 7th (next week)

    12:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Call in advance for services
  • 12:30 pm–3:00 pm

    every week on Tuesday, Thursday

Map of Human Needs Food Pantry

Location

9 Label Street

Montclair, NJ 07042

directions

Contact

(973) 746-4669

humanneedsfoodpantry.org

Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to Opt Out. Reply HELP at any time for help. See our Terms of Service and our privacy policy.
How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Human Needs Food Pantry, at 12:30 PM in 2 days. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Human Needs Food Pantry requires: ID required, Registration required.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

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?

No appointment needed! Just show up to Human Needs Food Pantry during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Human Needs Food Pantry offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. 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?

Unfortunately, Human Needs Food Pantry may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Human Needs Food Pantry open today?

Human Needs Food Pantry is not open today! If you don’t see anything else open today, please let us know and we can search for additional options.

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. Human Needs Food Pantry is located at 9 Label Street!

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the "Remind me" bell above to get a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits 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.

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 near you, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.