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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Human Needs Food Pantry

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    45 minutes

    average wait time

    2.02 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

    • Tomorrow

      12:30 pm–3:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • Next Tuesday

      12:30 pm–3:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • Thu, January 30th (next week)

      12:30 pm–3:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • 12:30 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of Human Needs Food Pantry

    Location

    9 Label Street

    Montclair, NJ 07042

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 746-4669

    humanneedsfoodpantry.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    43 minutes

    average wait time

    2.07 mi


    Info

    Outdoor distribution

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
      • Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Fri, January 31st (next week)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Fri, February 7th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation

    Location

    150 Commerce Road

    Cedar Grove, NJ 07009

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 857-8666

    https://tzuchi.us/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Salvation Army - Montclair

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.46 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

    Map of Salvation Army - Montclair

    Location

    13 Trinity Place

    Montclair, NJ 07042

    directions
  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 Upper Montclair.

  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)

    Trinity Temple Community Development Center

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    2 hours 30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.15 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, February 8th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, February 15th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, March 8th (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

    Map of Trinity Temple Community Development Center

    Location

    115 Greenwood Ave

    Montclair, NJ 07042

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 931-7652

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Toni's Kitchen - St. Luke's Episcopal Church

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    21 minutes

    average wait time

    2.66 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • This Friday

      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

    Map of Toni's Kitchen - St. Luke's Episcopal Church

    Location

    73 South Fullerton Avenue

    Montclair, NJ 07042

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 860-0768

    https://toniskitchen.org/hours/

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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

    2.29 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

    • Open now!

      4:30 pm–6:30 pm

      • Dinner
      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Tomorrow

      4:30 pm–6:30 pm

      • Dinner
      • Grab and Go Meals
    • This Friday

      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

    Map of Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)

    Location

    619 Bloomfield Avenue

    Montclair, NJ 07042

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Little Falls Methodist Church

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.71 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Client can visit: Once a week
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Tue, February 4th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Wed, February 5th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Thu, February 6th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Friday

    Map of Little Falls Methodist Church

    Location

    139 Main St

    Little Falls, NJ 07424

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 256-0993

    https://www.littlefallsumc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    First Seventh-Day Adventist Church

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.91 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, February 2nd (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

    Map of First Seventh-Day Adventist Church

    Location

    15 Elmwood Avenue

    Montclair, NJ 07042

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 746-1911

    https://gracepointesda.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Nutley Family Services

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 hours 59 minutes

    average wait time

    3.08 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

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Thu, January 30th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Nutley Family Services

    Location

    169 Chestnut Street

    Nutley, NJ 07110

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    3.05 mi


    Info

    • Must line up to get a ticket (first come, first served basis)
    • The pantry is in thhe building infront of the church
    • Requirements

      • Get a number/ticket
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Thu, January 30th (next week)

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Thu, February 6th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH

    Location

    119 Elm Street

    Montclair, NJ 07042

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 746-8338

    https://www.stpaullive.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Upper Montclair 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 Upper Montclair 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 Upper Montclair that’s open today: Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)

  20. Where are you located?

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