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 Avondale.

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 Avondale 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 Avondale 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?

You can browse these pages for resources in Avondale to see if any are 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 in Avondale.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Avondale 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 Avondale - Lemontree Directory

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Food pantry (groceries)
Nutley Family Services
14 reviews
Unclaimed
4 hours 59 minutes
average wait time

0.36 mi
Info
Open to Nutley residents and others
- Requirements
  Entrance by the Side Door
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Serves New Jersey residents
  Proof of household income required
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (next week)
  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)
Lyndhurst Food Pantry
5 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

1.26 mi
Info
No spanish speaking personnel so please have a translator or the translator app with you.

Serves Lyndhurst residents only. Must show proof of residency indicating the address with zip codes 07031, 07032, 07071, and 07094.

Must show proof of income

Must drop by the office to confirm if approved to receive food.
- Requirements
  Zip code restrictions
  Proof of address required
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
253 Stuyvesant Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
directions
Contact
(201) 804-2421
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Food pantry (groceries)
Little Zion U.A.M.E. Church
22 reviews
Unclaimed
27 minutes
average wait time

1.75 mi
Info
Serves: Essex county.

Requirements: Photo ID, proof of address and income, Social Security number for all the children in the home.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Social Security Card Required
  Proof of household income required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  10:30 am–2:30 pm
- Sat, January 18th (in 3 weeks)
  10:30 am–2:30 pm
- Sat, January 25th (next month)
  10:30 am–2:30 pm
- 10:30 am–2:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- 10:30 am–2:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
154 Stephens Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
directions
Contact
(973) 759-7358
https://www.littlezionuame.org/events
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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 Avondale.
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)
Sacred Heart Food Pantry
8 reviews
Unclaimed
11 minutes
average wait time

1.74 mi
Info
opening dates for the following months are as follows August - 17th September - 21st and 28th Otober - 19th and 26th November - 16th December - 21st
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, January 18th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, January 25th (next month)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
615 New Jersey Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
directions
Contact
(201) 438-1147
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Food pantry (groceries)
Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Clifton/Passaic
5 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

2.23 mi
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Non-perishable food only
  Diapers upon availability
  Kosher food available
- Info
  May be closed during Jewish holidays
Schedule
- This Thursday
  9:00 am–2:00 pm
- This Thursday
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Thu, January 2nd (next week)
  9:00 am–2:00 pm
- 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
110 Main Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
directions
Contact
(973) 777-7638
https://jfsclifton.org/project/food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Queen of Peace Romano Catholic Church
3 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

2.09 mi
Info
0 Saturdays from 10:00am-11:00am During the pandemic, we are open every other Saturday
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Open to North Arlington residents only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, January 11th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, January 25th (next month)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
10 Franklin Place
Behind the Church
North Arlington, NJ 07031
directions
Contact
(201) 997-2086
https://www.facebook.com/QPCNA/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Rutherford Community Food Pantry
4 reviews
Unclaimed
6 minutes
average wait time

2.2 mi
Info
Only serves citizens of Rutherford, members of Rutherford and other local religious institutions who are referred by an approved agency.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- This Thursday
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Thursday
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
176 Park Avenue
Borough Hall Basement Floor
Rutherford, NJ 7069
directions
Contact
(201) 460-3000
https://www.rutherfordcommunitypantry.org/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Park United Methodist Church
2 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

2.76 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Walk-ins accepted
Schedule
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Thu, January 2nd (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Thu, January 9th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Sunday
Location
12 Park Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
directions
Contact
(973) 429-7745
https://www.parkumcbloomfield.org/?subpages/Church-Calendar.shtml
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Food pantry (groceries)
Bloomfield Presbyterian Church On The Green
26 reviews
Unclaimed
22 minutes
average wait time

2.65 mi
Info
Requires to call for hours
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  9:30 am–11:00 am
  Clients can visit every 2 weeks
- This Friday
  9:30 am–11:00 am
  Clients can visit every 2 weeks
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 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/
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Food pantry (groceries)
My Temple Rock Prayer
22 reviews
Unclaimed
32 minutes
average wait time

2.47 mi
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Food Pantry Location: annex building 88-90 verona ave.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- Info
  Needs volunteers
Schedule
- Sat, January 11th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, February 8th (in 2 months)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, March 8th (in 3 months)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
88 Verona Avenue
North Broadway, NJ 07104
directions
Contact
(201) 281-5097
https://www.templerock.org/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Avondale 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 Avondale 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?
You can browse these pages for resources in Avondale to see if any are 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 in Avondale.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Avondale for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.