Emergency Food Resources in Essex County

On Friday, November 7, New Jersey issued full November 2025 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to eligible households, following a federal court ruling.  This action is being challenged- more information here.

EAST ORANGE:

• https://newjersey.news12.com/east-orange-to-create-food-voucher-program-to-help-families-losing-snap
• New Hope Baptist Church: Emergency Food Bags available by request. Call 973-678-6710

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE:

• Businesses offering support for families on SNAP

NEWARK:

• Emergency Hubs and Benefits Website: http://nwkAssist.com

ESSEX COUNTY:

Essex County Food Distribution Events

*for SNAP Clients ONLY*

• Thursday, November 13th at 10 AM
  Essex County Irvington Park
  D. Bilal Beasley Community Center
  Lyons Avenue, Irvington, NJ
  • Directions:
    • Drivers: Those arriving by car should line up along the park on Lyons Avenue before turning right into the parking lot. No left turns into the parking will be allowed. Cars should line up along the park on Lyons Avenue.

* Participants must present their EBT card upon arrival. Food boxes will be distributed until supplies last*

• Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens, & Community Fridges in Essex County
• MEND Network Food Pantries

STATEWIDE:

• Doordash: Waiving delivery and service fees for an estimated 300,000 grocery orders for SNAP recipients at Sprouts, Dollar General, Schnucks, Food Lion, Giant Foods, The GIANT Company, Hannaford, Stop & Shop, Hy-Vee, Giant Eagle, and Wegmans. https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/snap-shutdown-announcement
• For Stores & Shoppers: NJ Food Council
  • Store signage and links to food resources