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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Bobrow Kosher Food Pantry - Oheb Shalom Congregation

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.45 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Next Sunday

      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

    Map of The Bobrow Kosher Food Pantry - Oheb Shalom Congregation

    Location

    170 Scotland Rd

    South Orange, NJ 07079

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 762-7067

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Food Pantry at Our Lady of Sorrows

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.47 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

    Map of The Food Pantry at Our Lady of Sorrows

    Location

    217 Prospect Street

    South Orange, NJ 07079

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 220-8495

    https://olschurch.com/calendar/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Blinded Veterans Association

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.48 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring proof of Veteran status
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Mon, April 28th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Mon, May 26th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the last Monday

    Map of Blinded Veterans Association

    Location

    385 Tremont Ave

    East Orange, NJ 07018

    directions

    Contact

    (201) 532-6384

    https://bva.org/

  5. 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.

  6. 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 South Orange.

  7. 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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Ebenezer Christian & Missionary Alliance Church

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    24 minutes

    average wait time

    1.4 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

    Map of Ebenezer Christian & Missionary Alliance Church

    Location

    1152 W S Orange Ave

    Upper Vailsburg, NJ 07106

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 373-9205

    http://www.ebenezercma.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges

    7 reviews

    Claimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.69 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

    Map of Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges

    Location

    357 South Jefferson Street

    City of Orange, NJ 07050

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Redeemed Christians Church of God - Overcomers Chapel

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    39 minutes

    average wait time

    1.77 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

    Map of Redeemed Christians Church of God - Overcomers Chapel

    Location

    119 Stuyvesant Ave.

    Newark, NJ 07106

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 371-0070

    http://rccgovercomers.org/

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    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 Wednesday

      Community fridge: 8:30 am–3:00 pm

    • Community fridge: 8:30 am–3:00 pm

      every day

    Map of Ujamaa Cafe at Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology

    Location

    746 Sanford Avenue

    Lower Vailsburg, NJ 07106

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    S.D.A. Church of the Oranges

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    50 minutes

    average wait time

    1.84 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers and pad service
      • Clothing upon availability
    • Info

      • ID preferred, but not required

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      2:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Thu, April 10th (next week)

      2:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Thu, April 17th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of S.D.A. Church of the Oranges

    Location

    308 Reynolds Terrace

    City of Orange, NJ 07050

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 678-1951

    https://cotosda.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Ronald Jones Interfaith Community Outreach

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    27 minutes

    average wait time

    1.78 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

    Map of Ronald Jones Interfaith Community Outreach

    Location

    998 South Orange Avenue

    Lower Vailsburg, NJ 07106

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Love of Jesus Ministries

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    26 minutes

    average wait time

    1.62 mi


    Info

    Closed on Good Friday and Black Saturday but will be distributing food on Mar 31st, 2023.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 19th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 17th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 21st (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Love of Jesus Ministries

    Location

    448 Highland Avenue

    City of Orange, NJ 07050

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 676-4200

    http://www.theloveofjesus.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in South Orange 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 South Orange do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. 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 South Orange that’s open today: Blinded Veterans Association, Ujamaa Cafe at Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in South Orange for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.