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Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens, & Community Fridges in Essex County

• To make updates to this list, email foodmap@fhecessex.org
• While best efforts are made to keep this information up to date, it is always best to call ahead to ensure times and locations are still accurate.  Phone numbers, email addresses, and websites are included where available.  Holiday schedules often vary.

 

Find resources for food and meal home delivery

Home Delivered Meals

Find food resources by address or sign up for one-on-one support to receive a personalized dashboard, helpful reminders, and more.
Lemontree

Find Food Bank members near you
Community Food Bank of NJ

Find pantries, soup kitchens, & community fridges within MEND’s network
MEND

Pantries, Soup Kitchens, Community Fridges & Inclusive Farmers Markets Essex County Food Map

 

 

A comprehensive listing and referral service of NJ resources
NJ211

Office of Health Education & Community Engagement Request Form: Newark Department of Health and Community Wellness & Mary Eliza Mahoney Health Center
Office of Health Education & Community Engagement Request Form

2025 Inclusive Farmers Markets in Essex County, FMNP Vouchers, and Where and How to Use Your Benefits (SNAP, WIC, Good Food Bucks, and FMNP Vouchers)
2025 Inclusive Farmers Markets in Essex County (FHEC)
2025 Inclusive Markets by County Directory (NJ Food Democracy Collaborative)
Tips: Redeeming Benefits at Farmers Markets

Resources for Essex County children and families
Essex Resource Net

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (via Rutgers Cooperative Extension)
EFNEP

Essex County’s community news including food and other resource events
Jersey Bee

Food Allergy Research & Education
Information and tools for individuals with food allergies
FARE

The Office of Public Health Management Essex County Calendar
Calendar link

NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate
NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate

School Meals & Summer EBT Applications Guidance

NJ Summer EBT
School Meals & Summer EBT Applications Infographic School Meals & Summer EBT Applications Outreach Tool Kit Flyers by School District: School Meals & Summer EBT Applications 2025-2026

WeCare
WeCare

 

 

 

 

Find out if you are likely eligible for SNAP (“food stamps”)

Check to see what benefits you may qualify for

Find info about SNAP, WIC, Summer EBT, School meals, etc.

NJ SNAP SNAP Navigators in Essex County, NJ SNAP One Pager SNAP Info Sheet: English SNAP Info Sheet: Spanish

NJ WIC WIC Info Sheet: English WIC Info Sheet: Spanish

NJ Helps
NJ Helps My NJ Helps

Protect Your SNAP and WFNJ Benefits From Theft

English Flyer Volante en Español

Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters

ANCHOR

 

Uber Eats: SNAP-eligible grocery delivery

SNAP-eligible grocery delivery

Uber Health: Using your Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits funds on Uber to get essentials like groceries, over-the-counter items, and transportation.

Uber Health

 

 

 

 

 

Find opportunities to engage in anti-hunger advocacy efforts
Hunger Free NJ

Find opportunities for food system organizing and advocacy
NJ Food Democracy Collaborative

Healthy Corner Store Initiative
One Pager Info Page

NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate
NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate

Student-Led Nutrition Advisory Councils (SNAC)
One Pager

 

 

 

Food & Nutrition Resources for Older Adults: Essex County, NJ
One Pager

Essex County, NJ Congregate (Community) Meal Sites for Seniors (age 60+)
Full List

Grocery Delivery: sign up for support or to volunteer
Shop & Drop Program

Connections at Home: Resource Guide for Seniors
Connections at Home

Kinship Navigator Program
Kinship Navigator

“NJSave is an online application to help low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities save money on Medicare premiums, prescription costs, and other living expenses.  Click on the “Apply Online” button to access the application.”
NJSave

NJ Advocates for Aging Well: Food & Nutrition Resources
Food & Nutrition Resources

West Orange Older Adult Resource Guide
Older Adults Resource Guide 2025

 

 

 

Perinatal Health Equity Initiative Breastfeeding Workshops
Breast Feeding Workshops

The Perinatal Health Equity Initiative FREE infant feeding workshops
Infant Feeding Workshops

Baby’s Best Start
Informational Flyer

Partnership for Maternal and Child Health
PMCH

The Essex Pregnancy & Parenting Connection
EPPC

Ancient Song Doula Services
Ancient Song