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 Brookdale.

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 Brookdale 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 Brookdale 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 Brookdale that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cledg3ohi0000jo0f28e7i5gb">Toni's Kitchen - St. Luke's Episcopal Church</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cm1p9gkx3012x14c2g5v1svsk">Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckxz77tuw002g04z664zheew3">Bloomfield Presbyterian Church On The Green</a>

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
Nutley Family Services
13 reviews
Unclaimed
5 hours 29 minutes
average wait time

1.79 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
- Next Wednesday
  12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, December 4th (in 2 weeks)
  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)
Human Needs Food Pantry
8 reviews
Unclaimed
45 minutes
average wait time

1.85 mi
Info
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.
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries, if available
  Delivery available for seniors & those adults with disabilities
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  12:30 pm–3:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  12:30 pm–3:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
- Tue, December 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  12:30 pm–3:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
- 12:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
9 Label Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 746-4669
humanneedsfoodpantry.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Trinity Temple Community Development Center
7 reviews
Unclaimed
2 hours 30 minutes
average wait time

1.88 mi
Info
Need help call: 9737714078
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Sat, December 14th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, December 21st (in 4 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 11th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
115 Greenwood Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 931-7652
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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 Brookdale.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Toni's Kitchen - St. Luke's Episcopal Church
12 reviews
Unclaimed
21 minutes
average wait time

2.47 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm
  Client choice pantry
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm
  Client choice pantry
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Wednesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
73 South Fullerton Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 860-0768
https://toniskitchen.org/hours/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army - Montclair
1 review
Unclaimed
1 hour 30 minutes
average wait time

2.44 mi
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Location
13 Trinity Place
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 744-3312
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/montclair/contact-us/
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Food pantry (groceries)
First Seventh-Day Adventist Church
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.54 mi
Info
Serves Essex County.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries, if available
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  12:00 pm–2:30 pm
  Soup Kitchen
- Next Sunday
  12:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Sun, December 1st (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:30 pm
  Soup Kitchen
- 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Sunday
- 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the last Sunday
- 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
15 Elmwood Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 746-1911
https://gracepointesda.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)
2 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

2.3 mi
Info
Starting December 1st ,MESH will be having sleeping spots for the homless at 51 elm street at st mark methodist church from 7pm to 7am
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  Dinner
  Grab and Go Meals
- Tomorrow
  4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  Dinner
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Monday
  4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  Dinner
  Grab and Go Meals
- 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
619 Bloomfield Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 692-8857
Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)
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Food pantry (groceries)
Bloomfield Presbyterian Church On The Green
26 reviews
Unclaimed
22 minutes
average wait time

2.49 mi
Info
Requires to call for hours
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  9:30 am–11:00 am
  Clients can visit every 2 weeks
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  9:30 am–11:00 am
  Clients can visit every 2 weeks
- 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)
Toni’s Kitchen – Bloomfield Public Library
4 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

2.69 mi
Info
Phone: 973-932-0768 (This number is for leaving messages only. We will return calls as soon as possible.)
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, November 30th (next week)
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, December 7th (in 2 weeks)
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
90 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
directions
Contact
(973) 932-0768
https://toniskitchen.org/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Park United Methodist Church
1 review
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

2.61 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Walk-ins accepted
Schedule
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  CLOSED
- Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Sun, December 8th (in 3 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 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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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Brookdale 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 Brookdale 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 Brookdale that’s open today: Toni's Kitchen - St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH), Bloomfield Presbyterian Church On The Green
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Brookdale for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.