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 in Academy Heights.

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 in Academy 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.

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 in Academy Heights 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 in Academy Heights that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cm5h7qiw500fu000vz3bbfg9w">Ujamaa Cafe at Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Academy Heights for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Academy Heights - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Academy HeightsLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Food pantry (groceries)
The Food Pantry at Our Lady of Sorrows
1 review
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.09 mi
Info
Serves Essex County
- Requirements
  Serves New Jersey residents
  Bring referral Letter and/or Income or Assistance Letter
  Must show a New Jersey photo ID
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, April 12th (next week)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Sat, April 26th (in 3 weeks)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Sat, May 10th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- 8:00 am–10:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 8:00 am–10:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
217 Prospect Street
South Orange, NJ 07079
directions
Contact
(973) 220-8495
https://olschurch.com/calendar/
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Bobrow Kosher Food Pantry - Oheb Shalom Congregation
3 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.49 mi
Info
You can find their schedule at: https://www.ohebshalom.org/event/bobrow-kosher-food-pantry-.html
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Kosher food available
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Sun, April 6th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:30 pm
- Sun, May 4th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–12:30 pm
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
- 9:00 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 1st Sunday
Location
170 Scotland Rd
South Orange, NJ 07079
directions
Contact
(973) 762-7067
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Food pantry (groceries)
Ebenezer Christian & Missionary Alliance Church
5 reviews
Unclaimed
24 minutes
average wait time

1.21 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, April 12th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, April 26th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, May 10th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
1152 W S Orange Ave
Upper Vailsburg, NJ 07106
directions
Contact
(973) 373-9205
http://www.ebenezercma.org/
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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 in Academy Heights.
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!
Community fridge
Ujamaa Cafe at Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
Refill's every 2 weeks
- Requirements
  Students only
Schedule
- Today
  Community fridge: 8:30 am–3:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  Community fridge: 8:30 am–3:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  Community fridge: 8:30 am–3:00 pm
- Community fridge: 8:30 am–3:00 pm
  every day
Location
746 Sanford Avenue
Lower Vailsburg, NJ 07106
directions
Contact
(973) 350-5088
https://nj211.org/in-the-community
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Food pantry (groceries)
Blinded Veterans Association
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.43 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring proof of Veteran status
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–2:00 pm
- Mon, April 28th (in 4 weeks)
  9:00 am–2:00 pm
- May 26th is Memorial Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Mon, May 26th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–2:00 pm
- 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the last Monday
Location
385 Tremont Ave
East Orange, NJ 07018
directions
Contact
(201) 532-6384
https://bva.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Redeemed Christians Church of God - Overcomers Chapel
19 reviews
Unclaimed
39 minutes
average wait time

1.54 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, April 12th (next week)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, April 19th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
119 Stuyvesant Ave.
Newark, NJ 07106
directions
Contact
(973) 371-0070
http://rccgovercomers.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Ronald Jones Interfaith Community Outreach
8 reviews
Unclaimed
27 minutes
average wait time

1.6 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Fri, April 11th (next week)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Fri, April 18th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
998 South Orange Avenue
Lower Vailsburg, NJ 07106
directions
Contact
(862) 285-0062
https://www.facebook.com/Ronald-Jones-Interfaith-Community-Outreach-108815441397022/about/?ref=page_internal
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Food pantry (groceries)
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED FOOD PANTRY
25 reviews
Unclaimed
52 minutes
average wait time

1.7 mi
- Requirements
  Wear Facemask
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on the 1st Wednesday of the month
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Wed, April 9th (next week)
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Wed, April 16th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Wed, April 23rd (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
- 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
1240 Clinton Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
directions
Contact
(973) 373-5930
https://www.firstccirv.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Reveal to Heal
6 reviews
Unclaimed
12 minutes
average wait time

1.81 mi
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, April 19th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, May 3rd (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
2115 Millburn Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
directions
Contact
(862) 371-4463
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Food pantry (groceries)
Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges
7 reviews
Claimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.89 mi
Info
The Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges (IFPO) is not accepting new clients at this time, and we do not know when we can start doing so. In the meantime, you are welcome to come for assistance and we can provide you with a set of non-perishable groceries. Unfortunately, you will not be able to get fresh produce and diapers. The IFPO is open on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, except the first Wednesday of each month, when we are closed.
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
Schedule
- Wed, April 9th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, April 16th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, April 23rd (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 5th Wednesday
Location
357 South Jefferson Street
City of Orange, NJ 07050
directions
Contact
(973) 856-4000
https://www.orangesfoodpantry.org
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Academy 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.
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 in Academy Heights 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 in Academy Heights that’s open today: Ujamaa Cafe at Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Academy Heights for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.