Essex County · NJ
Food Pantries in Montclair, NJ: Hours & Schedule
Montclair has 4 food pantries listed below. Filter by what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
2nd Sunday of each month · 12 PM – 5 PM • last Sunday of each month · 12 PM – 5 PM
No ID needed All areas
Tue, Thu: 12:30 PM – 2:15 PM ET
Essex County
Mon, Wed: 10 AM – 1 PM · Tue: 5 PM – 7 PM ET
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Montclair, NJ has 4 places to get free food as of September 2026: 4 food pantries. First Seventh-Day Adventist Church (15 Elmwood Avenue) and Human Needs Food Pantry (9 Label Street) are among them. Every listing here is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.
What to bring
- A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
- Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
- Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
- The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need
How it works in Montclair
- Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
- Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
- Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
- Take what you need. There's no cost and no application
You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.
What neighbors know
These places change. If you've been to a pantry in Montclair, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.
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Open by day in Montclair
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Montclair. Call ahead to confirm.
Food Pantries open Monday in Montclair
- Saint Peter Claver Church Food Pantry: 10 AM – 1 PM
Food Pantries open Tuesday in Montclair
- Human Needs Food Pantry: 12:30 PM – 2:15 PM
- Saint Peter Claver Church Food Pantry: 5 PM – 7 PM
Food Pantries open Wednesday in Montclair
- Saint Peter Claver Church Food Pantry: 10 AM – 1 PM
Food Pantries open Thursday in Montclair
- Human Needs Food Pantry: 12:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Food Pantries open Sunday in Montclair
- First Seventh-Day Adventist Church: 12 PM (2nd Sunday)
Good to know
Which food pantries in Montclair are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Montclair food pantries are open: Monday (1), Tuesday (2), Wednesday (1), Thursday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there food pantries in Montclair open on weekends?
Most Montclair food pantries run on weekdays and we don't currently list weekend hours here. Call 211 for weekend options.
Where can I get emergency food in Montclair today?
Most Montclair food pantries take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.
What do I need to bring to a food pantry in Montclair?
Most Montclair food pantries are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
Most food pantries are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.
Which food pantries serve Montclair, Oklahoma?
These food pantries serve Montclair and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 07042. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which food pantries in Montclair are open on Monday?
1 food pantries in Montclair is open Monday: Saint Peter Claver Church Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Montclair are open on Tuesday?
2 food pantries in Montclair are open Tuesday: Human Needs Food Pantry, Saint Peter Claver Church Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Montclair are open on Wednesday?
1 food pantries in Montclair is open Wednesday: Saint Peter Claver Church Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Montclair are open on Thursday?
1 food pantries in Montclair is open Thursday: Human Needs Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Montclair are open on Sunday?
1 food pantries in Montclair is open Sunday: First Seventh-Day Adventist Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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