Food pantries in East Essex County: Oct. 18-Oct. 24
Here are food distributions happening in East Essex County this week.
Nearly one in five Essex County households have trouble putting food on the table each week. Here are local food distributions happening in East Essex County Oct. 18-Oct. 24.
The Jersey Bee works to maintain the accuracy of the information listed below. If you see outdated information, please let us know by contacting us here. Communities with no pantries listed have none confirmed open this week. Contact us if a pantry is missing.
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Belleville
Little Zion U.A.M.E. Church
🕓 Every 3rd and 4th Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. December hours will be the 2nd and 3rd Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
📍154 Stephens St., Belleville, NJ 07109
☎️ (973) 751-0371
📧 littlezion.uame.church@gmail.com
🗣️ English,Spanish
🪪 Must be a NJ resident. I.D. required.
🥕 Cannot accommodate dietary preferences
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Bloomfield
Toni’s Kitchen – Carteret Elementary School
🕓 Every Sunday from 2-3 p.m.
📍55 La France Ave., Behind Carteret Elementary School, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
☎️ 973-932-0768
📧 hello@toniskitchen.org
🗣️ English,Spanish
🪪 No photo identification required
🥕 Cannot accommodate dietary preferences
⚠️ The pantry provides a pop-up market offering fresh fruit, vegetables, and shelf-stable foods. Bring your own bags.
Bloomfield Presbyterian Church-On-The-Green
🕓 Every Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 – 11 a.m. and every 4th Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
📍147 Broad St., Bloomfield, NJ 07003
☎️ (973) 743-8425
📧 foodpantry@bpcog.org
🗣️ English,Spanish,French
🪪 Photo identification preferred but not required
🥕 Cannot accommodate dietary preferences
⚠️ The pantry provides pre-packaged, non-perishable goods, fresh produce, eggs, dairy, and frozen meat when available.
Manna Food Depot
🕓 Every Thursday from 6 – 8 p.m.
📍12 Park St., Park United Methodist Church Back Parking Lot, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
☎️
📧 mannabloomfield@gmail.com
🗣️ English,Spanish
🪪 Photo identification required
🥕 Able to make some dietary accommodation; just ask
⚠️ Bring your own bags.
East Orange
East Orange Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs
🕓 Every Friday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
📍1 Fellowship Cir., East Orange Civic Center, East Orange, NJ 07017
☎️ (973) 414-4141
📧 teameo@eastorange-nj.gov
🗣️ English,Spanish,Creole
🪪 No photo identification required
🥕 Cannot accommodate dietary preferences
⚠️ The pantry provides bags of groceries.
Elmwood United Presbyterian Church
🕓 The food pantry is open every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturday of the month from 8:30 – 10 a.m. Hot meals are served every 4th Sunday of the month from 1 – 3 p.m.
📍135 Elmwood Ave., East Orange, NJ 07018
☎️ (973) 678-0055
📧 elmwoodupc@gmail.com
🗣️ English
🪪 Photo identification required
🥕 Cannot accommodate dietary preferences
⚠️ Please note that food pantry and hot meal services are on different days and times.
Glen Ridge
None confirmed.
Irvington
Believers Fellowship Church
🕓 Every 3rd Saturday of the month from 1 – 3 p.m.
📍35 Augusta St., Irvington, NJ 07111
☎️ (973) 374-4754
📧 blf35@yahoo.com
🗣️ English
🪪 Eligibility requirements unknown
🥕 Dietary accommodation unknown
⚠️ Bring your own bags.
Irvington Neighborhood Improvement Corporation (INIC)
🕓 Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. and bags of groceries available every fourth Wednesday and Thursday.
📍346 16th Ave., Irvington, NJ 07111
☎️ (973) 416-0916
📧 dbell@irvingtonnj.org
🗣️ English
🪪 Eligibility requirements unknown
🥕 Dietary accommodation unknown
⚠️ Bring your own bags.
Deeper Bible Life Church
🕓 Every 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 1 – 5 p.m.
📍23 South 20th St., Irvington, NJ 07111
☎️ (973) 489-7525
📧 support@dlbcnj.org
🗣️ English
🪪 Eligibility requirements unknown
🥕 Dietary accommodation unknown
⚠️ Bring your own bags.
Solid Rock Baptist Church
🕓 Every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 3rd Saturdays from 7:30 – 10 a.m.
📍644 Chancellor Ave., Irvington, NJ 07111
☎️ (908) 601-1851
📧 srbc644@yahoo.com
🗣️ English
🪪 Eligibility requirements unknown
🥕 Dietary accommodation unknown
⚠️ Bring your own bags.
Church Women United
Maplewood
St. Joseph’s Church Food Pantry
Montclair
Human Needs Food Pantry
🕓 Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 – 3 p.m.
📍9 Label St., Montclair, NJ 07042
☎️ (973) 746-4669
📧 hnfpdirector@gmail.com
🗣️ English,Spanish
🪪 Photo identification required; this pantry serves Essex County residents once per week (excluding Newark) and other non-county residents once per month.
🥕 Cannot accommodate dietary preferences
⚠️ This organization also provides diapers, nutritional supplements (with doctor’s note), and a monthly clothing department.
Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)
🕓 Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
📍619 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042
☎️ (973) 692-8857
📧 info@meshmontclair.org
🗣️ English
🪪 No photo identification required
🥕 Able to make accommodations for vegetarian diets
⚠️ This pantry offers grab-and-go meals, sit down dinner meals, and overnight respite shelter.
Toni’s Kitchen
🕓 Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. is only open for Montclair, Bloomfield, and West Orange residents.
📍73 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042
☎️ 973-932-0768
📧 hello@toniskitchen.org
🗣️ English,Spanish
🪪 Registration required for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; addresses will be checked for Saturday distribution zip code restrictions
🥕 Able to make some dietary accommodation; just ask
⚠️ The pantry provides a pop-up market offering fresh fruit, vegetables, and shelf-stable foods; bring your own bags. This organization also provides clothes at an affordable price.
Newark
Tree House Cultural Arts Movement
🕓 Every 2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturday of the month from 3 – 5 p.m. Hot meals are served every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3 – 5 p.m.
📍462 Sanford Ave., Newark, NJ 07106
☎️ (973)-393-3449
📧 treehculturalarts@gmail.com
🗣️ English
🪪 No photo identification required
🥕 Able to make some dietary accommodation; just ask
⚠️ Bring your own bags.
Franciscan Charities
🕓 Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍242 S 8th Street, Newark, NJ 07103
☎️ (908) 403-6252
📧 info@fcnewark.org
🗣️ English,Spanish
🪪 No photo identification required
🥕 Able to make some dietary accommodation; just ask
⚠️ This distribution only provides grab and go meals, no bags of groceries.
Blessed Sacrament Church
🕓 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3rd and 4th Saturday of the month from 8 – 10 a.m.
📍620 Clinton Ave., Newark, NJ 07108
☎️ (973) 824-6548
📧 bsscbchurch@yahoo.com
🗣️ English,Spanish
🪪 Photo identification encouraged, but not required
🥕 Dietary accommodation unknown
⚠️ This church also provides personal care items and limited baby items. Birth certificate required for diapers.
Pierre Toussaint Food Pantry
Apostle’s House
🕓 Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📍22 Grant St., Newark, NJ 07104
☎️ (973) 482-0625
📧 info@theapostleshouse.org
🗣️ English,Spanish
🪪 Photo identification required
🥕 Dietary accommodation unknown
⚠️ This organization also provides emergency shelter for women and children, non-medical case management services, food vouchers, and emergency financial assistance for those living with HIV/AIDS.
CBC Helping Hands, Inc.
🕓 Every Thursday 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
📍131 Pomona Ave., Newark , NJ 07112
☎️ (646) 410-7025
📧 gfi1120360@aol.com
🗣️ English
🪪 Registration
🥕 Cannot accommodate dietary preferences
⚠️ Diapers and menstrual supplies available the 4th Saturday of the month from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Newark Water Coalition – St. Stephen’s Church
🕓 Every Saturday from 11 a.m. – 2p.m.
📍8 Wilson Ave., Newark, NJ 07105
☎️ (973) 446-5213
📧 newarkwatercoalition@gmail.com
🗣️ English,Spanish
🪪 No photo identification required
🥕 Cannot accommodate dietary preferences
⚠️ Bring your own bags.
Newark Water Coalition – Coalition HQ
🕓 Every Friday from 1:30 p.m. until food runs out
📍373 S. Orange Ave., Newark, NJ 077103
☎️ (973) 446-5213
📧 newarkwatercoalition@gmail.com
🗣️ English,Spanish
🪪 No photo identification required
🥕 Cannot accommodate dietary preferences
⚠️ Bring your own bags. This office also has a children’s book library and clothing closet.
Manos que Bendicen Fundación
🕓 Every Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍151 Park Ave., Newark, NJ 07104
☎️ (973) 874-8483
📧 info@manosquebendicenf.org
🗣️ English,Spanish
🪪 No photo identification required
🥕 Able to make dietary accommodation for seniors
⚠️ This organization also provides parent services for mothers and kids, including parent development workshops, diapers, senior program, and an ESL language program.
Habitat for Humanity – West and Central Village Resource Hub
🕓 Every Wednesday from 12 p.m. until food runs out. Encouraged to get there 15 minutes early.
📍298 South Orange Ave., Newark, NJ 07103
☎️ (862) 288-8365
📧
🗣️ English
🪪 Eligibility requirements unknown
🥕 Dietary accommodation unknown
⚠️ Home delivery is available for seniors, people who are immunocompromised, and those unable to leave their homes. Masks are required to pick up food.
Clearview Baptist Church Food Pantry
🕓 Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍357 Chancellor Ave., Newark, NJ 07112
☎️ (973) 926-0471
📧 foodpantry@cvbcnewark.org
🗣️ English
🪪 Proof of photo identification required
🥕 Cannot accommodate dietary preferences
⚠️ If you’re a member of this congregation, you can contact the church office directly to access food outside of pantry hours.
Bessie Green Community, Inc.
🕓 Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free mobile produce market is open every Friday from 1-2 p.m., line starts at 11 a.m.
📍510 Broad St., North Reformed Church, Newark, NJ 07102
☎️ (973) 803-6015
📧 bessiegreen510@gmail.com
🗣️ English,Spanish
🪪 Registration required, no documents needed.
🥕 Cannot accommodate dietary preferences
⚠️ The organization has a clothing closet open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., with all items starting at $1.
Nutley
Nutley Family Service Bureau
🕓 Every other Wednesday from 12 – 3 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍169 Chestnut St., Nutley, NJ 07110
☎️ (973) 667-1884 x2
📧
🗣️ English,Spanish
🪪 Photo identification required; must register as a client
🥕 Able to make some dietary accommodation; just ask
⚠️ The pantry is by appointment only; however, anyone can walk in Monday to Friday for an emergency food bag and to schedule future appointments. The organization also offers new and gently used items. Merchandise includes clothing and wearable accessories for women, men and children; toys, housewares and home decor.
Orange
City of Orange Township Food Pantry
Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges
🕓 Every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
📍357 S. Jefferson St., Orange, NJ 07050
☎️ (973) 856-4000
📧 IFPOranges@gmail.com
🗣️ English,Spanish,Creole
🪪 Registration required; open to Orange, East Orange, or West Orange residents
🥕 Cannot accommodate dietary preferences
⚠️ This pantry primarily serves residents of Orange, East Orange, and West Orange. However, no one will be turned away.
South Orange
Our Lady of Sorrows Food
🕓 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month
📍217 Prospect St., South Orange, NJ 07079
☎️ (973) 370-0458
📧 OLSPantry@gmail.com
🗣️ English
🪪 Photo identification and proof of NJ residency required
🥕 Cannot accommodate dietary preferences
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West Orange
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
🕓 Every Tuesday from 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
📍315 Main St., West Orange, NJ 07052
☎️ (201) 341-9217
📧 Heidlercumming@aol.com
🗣️ English,Spanish
🪪 Photo I.D.
🥕 Cannot accommodate dietary preferences
⚠️ Provides baby diaper distribution the third Monday of every month from 9 a.m-11a.m.
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