Food pantries in East Essex County: Nov. 1-Nov. 7
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 Nov. 1-Nov. 7.
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Belleville
None confirmed.
Bloomfield
Toni’s Kitchen – Bloomfield Public Library
🕓 Every Sunday from 2-3 p.m.
📍90 Broad St., Bloomfield Public Library Courtyard, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
☎️ 973-932-0768
📧 hello@toniskitchen.org
🗣️ English,Spanish
🪪 Open to Bloomfield residents who are active SNAP recipients or furloughed federal employees. State issued ID or a bill confirming Bloomfield residency and a SNAP EBT card or Federal ID, are required.
🥕 Dietary accommodation unknown
⚠️ The pantry provides a pop-up market offering fresh fruit, vegetables, and shelf-stable foods.
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.
Glen Ridge
None confirmed.
Irvington
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.
Bethel French SDA Church
Greater New Point Missionary Baptist Church
🕓 Every 1st and 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12 – 4 p.m. and 1st and 4th Saturdays of the month from 12 – 4 p.m.
📍60 Paine Ave., Irvington, NJ 07111
☎️ (973) 373-7287
📧 info@greaternp.org
🗣️ English
🪪 Unknown
🥕 Dietary accommodation unknown
⚠️ Bring your own bags.
Christ Glory Food Pantry
🕓 Every 1st, 2nd, and 4th Saturdays of the month from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍1108 Grove St., Irvington, NJ 07111
☎️ (973) 374-0102
📧 info@christglory.org
🗣️ English
🪪 Eligibility requirements unknown
🥕 Dietary accommodation unknown
⚠️ Bring your own bags.
Maplewood
None confirmed.
Montclair
Toni’s Kitchen – Dining room
🕓 Every Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. for Montclair residents only.
📍73 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042
☎️ 973-932-0768
📧 hello@toniskitchen.org
🗣️ English,Spanish
🪪 Open to Montclair residents who are active SNAP recipients or furloughed federal employees. State issued ID or a bill confirming Montclair residency and a SNAP EBT card or Federal ID, are required.
🥕 Dietary accommodation unknown
⚠️ 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.
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.
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 and proof of address; 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.
Newark
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.
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.
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.
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
South Orange
Oheb Shalom Congregation
🕓 1st Wednesday every month from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 pm and 1st Sunday of the month 9-11 a.m.
📍170 Scotland Rd., South Orange, NJ 07079
☎️ (973) 762-7067
📧 info@ohebshalom.org
🗣️ English
🪪 Open to Essex County residents
🥕 Kosher food available
⚠️
West Orange
Toni’s Kitchen – Nia Fellowship Baptist Church
🕓 Every Wednesday from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
📍174 South Valley Road, Nia Fellowship Baptist ChurchWest Orange, NJ 07052
☎️ 973-932-0768
📧 hello@toniskitchen.org
🗣️ English,Spanish
🪪 Open to West Orange residents who are active SNAP recipients or furloughed federal employees. State issued ID or a bill confirming West Orange residency and a SNAP EBT card or Federal ID, are required.
🥕 Dietary accommodation unknown
⚠️ The pantry provides a pop-up market offering fresh fruit, vegetables, and shelf-stable foods.
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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