We service Veterans, Seniors and The ALICE population. These are individuals who are working and still struggle to obtain their basic needs- food, clothing, hygiene, and cleaning supplies.

If you are employed, please bring a photo ID, your most recent pay stub, and Bodega Scan Card.

If you are a Senior (61+), please bring a photo ID with your date of birth and Bodega Scan Card.

If you are a veteran, please bring a photo ID, proof of service, and Bodega Scan Card.

If this is your first visit, you will receive your Bodega Scan Card while you are here.

We provide basic needs items such as food, clothing, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, diapers, wipes, formula, and pet food.

Our address is 166 Spring St Newton, NJ 07860.

Monday: 12pm-3pm

Tuesday: 10am-3pm

Wednesday: 3pm-6pm

Thursday: 12pm-5pm

Saturday: 9am-12pm

Yes, everything for qualifying visitors is free!

Any time we are open, no appointment needed.

We accept monetary donations, perishable and non-perishable food, beverages, hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, diapers, wipes, formula, pet food and supplies, new in-box toys, like-new seasonal clothes, new underwear and socks, and new school supplies.

We cannot accept furniture, home goods, kitchen items, appliances, used toys, or stained clothing.

Benny’s Bodega is a “store” that offers basic needs items free of charge to hardworking, struggling families.

You can send us an email at bennysbodega@gmail.com.

We operate 100% off of donations.

1. Donate monetarily, one time or monthly. Monetary donations help us pay the rent, utilities, insurance, lawyer and accountant fees, and buy items when donations get low.

2. Donate essential items to stock our shelves. We help hundreds of people weekly and need continuous donations to keep our shelves stocked.

3. Volunteer at the Bodega during open hours. The Bodega runs on volunteers; without three to four of them on every shift, we could not open.

4. Conduct a drive with a group. Drives can be done through large groups such as a scout troop, sports team, church, school, business, or any group at all. You can contact us first to ask for what we need the most or ask for any of our acceptable donations (check our list).

5. Conduct a drive at a grocery store. Speak to the grocery store manager about if you can station yourself at the door asking for food donations. Check with us ahead of time and we may be able to get the bus there!

6. Make pickups for us. Saturdays and Sundays we need volunteers to make a large pickup from the Parsippany area. You need a pickup truck. There may also be opportunities for other pickups throughout the week.

7. Give us ideas for fundraisers. We are always looking for new and fun ways to fundraise money. We especially love to get the community involved! Email us with any ideas!