Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.57 mi
Next Thursday
9:00 am–1:00 pm
Next Thursday
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Thu, August 6th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–1:00 pm
9:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Thursday
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
10 minutes
average wait time
2.18 mi
Serves residents of Passaic county only. The food pantry is available by appointment all week long, and walk-in services are available on Wednesdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. A soup kitchen serves lunch Monday through Thursday and is open to everyone; a simple sign-in is required for record-keeping purposes. Entrance is by the Side Door.
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Monday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
15 minutes
average wait time
1.99 mi
Catedral Nuevos Comienzos, also known as the Church of New Beginnings, is a bilingual Assemblies of God congregation in Passaic that hosts a monthly community food pantry distributing groceries to local families. The church also extends benevolence aid, pastoral counseling, and community referrals to residents in need, and runs a free summer meal program offering meals and snacks to children eighteen and younger.
Next Thursday
4:00 pm
Thu, August 27th (next month)
4:00 pm
Thu, September 24th (in 2 months)
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
every month on the last Thursday
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.
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 Allwood.
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)
20 minutes
average wait time
2.39 mi
Clients must register in advance to receive services. The pantry's operation is conditional on the availability of sufficient donations and favorable weather. Registered clients are notified on Friday if the pantry will operate on the upcoming Saturday. For specific registration details or inquiries, call Renee at 201-218-1707 after 6pm.
Today
11:30 am–1:30 pm
Sat, August 1st (next week)
11:30 am–1:30 pm
Sat, August 8th (in 2 weeks)
11:30 am–1:30 pm
11:30 am–1:30 pm
every week on Saturday
Contact
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
2.38 mi
Serves Clifton County only
ID required for all members of the household
Today
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Next Wednesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Next Thursday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.78 mi
Serves Nutley residents and other New Jersey residents.
Next Wednesday
12:00 pm–5:30 pm
Next Thursday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Wed, August 5th (in 2 weeks)
12:00 pm–5:30 pm
12:00 pm–5:30 pm
every week on Wednesday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
2.38 mi
This center offers hot lunch daily for seniors aged 60 and older. A donation of $1.25 is requested.
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every day
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
2.33 mi
For information 973-744-8103 ext. 246 Community members over the age of 60. Free with $3 suggested donation
Next Monday
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Next Tuesday
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Next Wednesday
11:30 am–12:30 pm
11:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
2.09 mi
Provides free groceries. Proof of
address and photo ID required
Open 3rd Saturday 7:30-9:30am
Call 201-600-6557 for more
information.
Sat, August 15th (in 3 weeks)
7:30 am–9:30 am
Sat, September 19th (in 2 months)
7:30 am–9:30 am
Sat, October 17th (in 3 months)
7:30 am–9:30 am
7:30 am–9:30 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
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Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
1.74 mi
Church‑run monthly food pantry providing groceries in partnership with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey; serves approximately 200 families per month and distributes items like fresh produce, pantry staples, bread, and meat.
Sat, August 15th (in 3 weeks)
6:00 pm
Sat, September 19th (in 2 months)
6:00 pm
Sat, October 17th (in 3 months)
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Every location is different! Some places in Allwood 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.
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.
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 Allwood 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.
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. Here’s a list of everything in Allwood that’s open today: N.J. Food & Clothing Rescue, St Peter's Haven, Wallington Senior Activity Center
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Allwood for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Allwood for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.