NJ
Verified Food Assistance
Free & Confidential
New Jersey (NJ)
UMDNJ Food Pantry
East Orange, NJ 7103
About UMDNJ Food Pantry
UMDNJ Food Pantry provides essential food assistance services to residents of East Orange. Contact them directly to learn about available programs, hours of operation, and eligibility requirements for receiving support.
Free Food Assistance
Provides emergency food boxes, produce, canned goods, and basic staples at no cost.
What to Bring
Bring a valid photo ID, proof of local address (utility bill/mail), and reusable grocery bags or boxes.
Dignified & Welcoming
Services are offered with warmth, respect, and complete confidentiality for all community members.
Distribution & Operating Hours
Scheduled Distribution
Regular distribution hours are coordinated directly by volunteers and staff. Please call ahead at
(973) 972-4300
to confirm current pantry distribution times before your visit.
Important Visiting Tip: Operating hours may vary on federal holidays, during severe weather, or when volunteer shifts adjust. We strongly recommend phoning ahead before visiting to ensure immediate service.
Location & Directions
30 Bergen St, Newark, East Orange, NJ 7103, United States
Official registered location
Need Immediate or After-Hours Help?
Call 2-1-1 anytime, day or night, for confidential, free referrals to emergency food pantries, hot meals, and social services near you.
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