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What Kind of Help Are You Looking For?
I need groceries
I need groceries
Find nearby food pantries and mobile food distributions for individuals and families.
I need help buying food
I need help buying food
Apply for SNAP or get help completing and renewing your application.
I need meals delivered
I need meals delivered
Explore home-delivered meals and community dining for older or homebound residents.
Need food as soon as possible?
Need food as soon as possible?
Call NJ 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to find an open pantry or community meal near you.
You can also contact the Community FoodBank of New Jersey:
Food Assistance Line: 908-838-4831
Text: Send FindFood for English or Comida for Spanish to 908-224-7776
Browse by Area
Newark
Newark
Food pantries and community meals in Newark’s North, South, East, West and Central wards.
Garfield Unity Pantry
529 Midland Avenue, Garfield
973-245-9579
Saint Francis de Sales Food Pantry
125 Union Street, Lodi
973-779-4330
Lyndhurst Food Pantry
253 Stuyvesant Avenue, Lyndhurst
201-804-2421
Queen of Peace Church
10 Franklin Place, North Arlington
201-997-2086
Rutherford Community Pantry
176 Park Avenue, Rutherford
201-460-3000, ext. 3168
Pantry schedules, service areas and registration requirements may change. Some municipal pantries only serve residents of their town. Please call before visiting to confirm that you are eligible and ask what documents to bring. View the complete Bergen County pantry directory for additional locations.
East and Central Essex
East and Central Essex
East Orange, Orange, Irvington and surrounding communities.
Center for Food Action – Hackensack
316 First Street, Hackensack
201-883-9375
Appointment required
Fair Lawn Food Pantry
8-01 Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair Lawn
201-794-5327
Paramus Community Pantry
105 North Farview Avenue, Paramus
201-265-2100, ext. 6102
Faith Hope & Love Pantry
480 Warwick Avenue, Teaneck
201-833-4502
Center for Food Action – Englewood
192 West Demarest Avenue, Englewood
201-569-1804
Appointment required
Pantry schedules, service areas and registration requirements may change. Some municipal pantries only serve residents of their town. Please call before visiting to confirm that you are eligible and ask what documents to bring. View the complete Bergen County pantry directory for additional locations.
North Essex
North Essex
Belleville, Bloomfield, Nutley, Montclair and Glen Ridge.
St. Mary’s Pantry
747 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat
609-698-7477
Monday–Friday, 9:00–11:00 AM
Ocean Community Church
1492 Route 72, Manahawkin
609-597-5151
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
St. Theresa’s Pantry
450 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor
609-296-1345
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 2:00–4:00 PM
Greater Tuckerton Food Pantry
148 North Green Street, Tuckerton
609-294-4777
Monday and Saturday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Thursday, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Pantry schedules, service areas and registration requirements may change. Some municipal pantries only serve residents of their town. Please call before visiting to confirm that you are eligible and ask what documents to bring. View the complete Bergen County pantry directory for additional locations.
West and Suburban Essex
West and Suburban Essex
West Orange, Maplewood, South Orange, Livingston, Millburn, Verona, Caldwell and nearby communities.
St. Mary’s Pantry
747 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat
609-698-7477
Monday–Friday, 9:00–11:00 AM
Ocean Community Church
1492 Route 72, Manahawkin
609-597-5151
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
St. Theresa’s Pantry
450 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor
609-296-1345
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 2:00–4:00 PM
Greater Tuckerton Food Pantry
148 North Green Street, Tuckerton
609-294-4777
Monday and Saturday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Thursday, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Pantry schedules, service areas and registration requirements may change. Some municipal pantries only serve residents of their town. Please call before visiting to confirm that you are eligible and ask what documents to bring. View the complete Bergen County pantry directory for additional locations.
Get Help Paying for Groceries
Get Help Paying for Groceries
SNAP provides monthly food benefits to eligible individuals and families. Employment does not automatically disqualify someone. Eligibility is based on household size, income, expenses and other program requirements.
Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits
321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Newark
Main phone: 973-395-8000
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Public entry may close at 3:30 PM.
Eligibility is based on more than employment status alone. The agency must review your household’s complete circumstances.
Free SNAP application assistance
Free SNAP application assistance
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey offers free multilingual SNAP screenings and application assistance.
Phone: 908-838-4831
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges
Provides food assistance and connections to SNAP navigators and other benefit resources.
Pantry location: 357 South Jefferson Street, Orange
Phone: 973-856-4000
Email: IFPOranges@gmail.com
Before Visiting a Pantry
Before Visiting a Pantry
Use a small checklist:
☐ Photo ID
☐ Proof of address
☐ Identification for household members
☐ Reusable grocery bags
☐ Information about household income or benefits
Pantry schedules, eligibility rules and food availability can change. LCCI provides resource navigation and referrals but does not operate these programs or guarantee food availability or eligibility.
Still need help?
Still need help?
Need Help Finding Resources?
Need Help Finding Resources?
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Legacy Community Care Initiative provides resource navigation and referrals to help residents connect with food and community-support programs.
LCCI provides resource navigation and referrals. We do not operate food pantries, distribute food or guarantee program eligibility or availability.
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