Bessie Green Community
(973) 623-3198
Newark
For 44 years, Bessie Green Community has been transforming lives by providing food, shelter, and support programs to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and hunger with compassion and dignity in Newark, NJ.
Food Pantry
Our food pantry is Open Monday-Friday, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Bessie Green’s Pantry proudly distributes 13,000 individual bags annually, each brimming with a diverse array of fresh fruits, vegetables, canned goods, bread, eggs, meats, and pastries, ensuring wholesome nourishment for those in need.
- Ready and Go Grocery bags
- Shopping at Bessie: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
Jo’s Closet
10:00 am-1:00 pm
Jo's Closet serves and supports approximately 5,000 individuals and families annually offering essential clothing and household items.
- Clothing & Shoes: Women, Men, and Children
- Career Closet: Women and Men
Soup Kitchen
10:00 am-1:00 pm
Bessie Green’s Soup Kitchen provides approximately 39,000 meals annually, extending a compassionate hand to those facing hardship, embodying the spirit of community and support.
- Grab and Go Meals
- Delivery of meals to seniors
Supportive Programs
Expanding our support programs at Bessie Green reflects our commitment to the community's holistic well-being: from our Tech Savvy Seniors initiative to our Career Closet and soon to offer Youth Programming and a real shopping experience in our food pantry.
- Savvy Tech Seniors
- Youth Educational Workshops
- Adult Career Services
| Community Services |
Basic Needs / Assistance |
Last Updated: 05/28/24