You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Elmwood Park.

What do I have to bring?

Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Elmwood Park accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Do they have vegetables?

Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Elmwood Park do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

You can browse these pages for resources in Elmwood Park to see if any are open today. If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options in Elmwood Park.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Elmwood Park for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Elmwood Park - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Elmwood ParkLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.

Food pantry (groceries)
Church of St. Anne Food Pantry
8 minutes
average wait time

1.06 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: twice a month
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- June 19th is Juneteenth
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, June 19th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Wed, July 3rd (next month)
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
15-05 Saint Anne Street
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
directions
Contact
(201) 791-1616
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Food pantry (groceries)
Center for Food Action (Saddle Brook)
13 minutes
average wait time

1.51 mi
Info
Once every 3 weeks, our guests can make an appointment to receive a box of non-perishable food, along with fresh produce, meat, dairy, and bread, as available. Enter your login below to make a food appointment. Please be prepared with household member names, birthdates, gender, ethnicity, and income. Make an appointment here: https://app.pantrysoft.com/login/cfanj Or call your local site to complete registration and make an appointment over the phone.
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
  Delivery available for seniors & those adults with disabilities
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday
Location
224 Midland Avenue
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
directions
Contact
(201) 703-9857
https://www.cfanj.org/gethelp/
Food pantry (groceries)
Van Riper Ellis Broadway Baptist Church
no ratings yet

1.5 mi
Info
Please call for more information
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, June 12th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Wed, June 26th (in 4 weeks)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Wed, July 10th (next month)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
7-01 River Road
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
directions
Contact
(201) 791-8844
How do I get food?
You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.
Can someone deliver the food to my house?
Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Elmwood Park.
What do I have to bring?
Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!
Food pantry (groceries)
St. Paul's Community Development Corporation
13 minutes
average wait time

2.1 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Registration required on site
  Must show a New Jersey photo ID
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: twice a month
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
451 Van Houten Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 278-7900
https://stpaulscdcnj.org/program.php?name=pantry
Food pantry (groceries)
Garfield YMCA
20 minutes
average wait time

1.86 mi
Info
Fresh produce every second Tuesdays of the month.

Pop-up produce availability will be announced in Facebook @ Garfield YMCA.
- Requirements
  Wear Facemask
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, June 11th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
33 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
directions
Contact
(973) 772-7450
https://www.facebook.com/GarfieldYmca/
Food pantry (groceries)
Jump Start - Park Avenue
no ratings yet

1.67 mi
- Requirements
  Number of household members
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- July 4th is Independence Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Thu, July 4th (next month)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Thu, August 1st (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 1st Thursday
Location
385 Park Ave.
Paterson, NJ 07502
directions
Contact
(551) 223-7230
Food pantry (groceries)
PATERSON CHURCH OF GOD
20 minutes
average wait time

2.04 mi
Info
If two days of distribution fall close together, they will not distribute on the second day.

Please bring a SNAP food stamp card, if you have one.

Come early to line up and the disabled will be helped out first
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Mon, June 10th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, June 20th (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, June 22nd (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Monday
Location
351 10th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07514
directions
Contact
(862) 357-1708
https://www.patersoncog.com/
Food pantry (groceries)
The First Seventh Day Adv. Church
1 hour 9 minutes
average wait time

2.1 mi
Info
The requirement is that a person should have an ID and they will need to complete a short form to be registered into the system.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- June 19th is Juneteenth
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, June 19th (in 3 weeks)
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Wed, July 3rd (next month)
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
- 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
343 11th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07514
directions
Contact
(973) 279-6256
http://www.patersonsda.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
Faith in Action Comm. Dev. Corp.
52 minutes
average wait time

1.98 mi
Info
Food distribution starts at 12 while registration starts at 11am and numbers are given out.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Registration required
  Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tue, June 18th (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, July 16th (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, August 20th (in 2 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Location
833 Madison Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(570) 994-3075
Food pantry (groceries)
Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry
5 minutes
average wait time

1.99 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, June 15th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–10:30 am
- Sat, July 20th (next month)
  9:30 am–10:30 am
- Sat, August 17th (in 2 months)
  9:30 am–10:30 am
- 9:30 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
217-245 Passaic St
Garfield, NJ 07026
directions
Contact
(973) 773-2444
http://calvaryofgarfield.org/
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Elmwood Park accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.
What kind of food do they have?
Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Do they have vegetables?
Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Elmwood Park do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Do they have meat?
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Any pantries open today?
You can browse these pages for resources in Elmwood Park to see if any are open today. If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options in Elmwood Park.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Elmwood Park for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.