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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Cumac MFP - Center for Family Resources of Clifton

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.44 mi


    Info

    Get registered to receive food here https://forms.gle/iEFqPnzdeYBefP7B9

    Registration on website required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, August 19th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, September 16th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    Map of Cumac MFP - Center for Family Resources of Clifton

    Location

    712 Gregory Avenue

    Clifton, NJ 07011

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 742-5518

    https://www.cumac.org/mobile-pantry

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.85 mi


    Info

    Provides free groceries. Proof of address and photo ID required
    Open 3rd Saturday 7:30-9:30am Call 201-600-6557 for more information.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      7:30 am–9:30 am

    • Sat, August 15th (next month)

      7:30 am–9:30 am

    • Sat, September 19th (in 2 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)

    62 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.87 mi


    Info

    Serves Clifton County only

    ID required for all members of the household

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

  5. 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.

  6. 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 Athenia.

  7. 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!

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    39 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.73 mi


    Info

    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.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.47 mi


    Info

    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.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      6:00 pm

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Sat, August 15th (next month)

      6:00 pm

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Sat, September 19th (in 2 months)

      6:00 pm

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • 6:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.08 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Thu, July 23rd (next week)

      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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.04 mi


    Info

    Church-run food pantry providing free groceries to individuals and families in need in the Passaic community. Clothing assistance may also be available.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Wed, July 22nd (next week)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.99 mi


    Info

    • Distribution at the back of the church parking lot.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, August 19th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, September 16th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    2.3 mi


    Info

    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.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Sat, July 25th (next week)

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Sat, August 1st (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • 11:30 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.5 mi


    Info

    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.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, July 30th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, August 27th (next month)

      4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, September 24th (in 2 months)

      4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 4:00 pm

      every month on the last Thursday

    Contact

    (973) 472-3498(Sun–Sat 9am–5pm)

    http://www.nuevoscomienzos.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Athenia 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Athenia do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. Any pantries 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. Here’s a list of everything in Athenia that’s open today: Cumac MFP - Center for Family Resources of Clifton, St Peter's Haven, Salvation Army - Passaic, AME Zion Williams Chapel, Christian Pentecostal Church

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Athenia for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Athenia 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.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Athenia, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.