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 Athenia.

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 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.

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 Athenia 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 Athenia 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 Athenia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Saint Peter's Haven
64 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.87 mi
Info
Saint Peter’s Haven provides stability to families and individuals in need during times of crisis and works to prevent homelessness and its recurrence.
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Proof of address required
Must bring own bags/cart
Call in advance for services
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
9:00 am–12:00 pm @ Saint Peter's Haven
Appointment required
Other social services available
Fresh produce
Next Wednesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm @ Saint Peter's Haven
Appointment required
Other social services available
Fresh produce
Next Thursday
9:00 am–12:00 pm @ Saint Peter's Haven
Appointment required
Other social services available
Fresh produce
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Thursday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Saturday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
380 Clifton Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
directions
Contact
(973) 546-3406
https://www.saintpetershaven.org/
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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
Next Wednesday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, October 21st (next month)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, November 18th (in 2 months)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
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)
Heaven’s Gate Christian Fellowship
9 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
Sat, September 19th (next week)
7:30 am–9:30 am
Sat, October 17th (next month)
7:30 am–9:30 am
Sat, November 21st (in 2 months)
7:30 am–9:30 am
7:30 am–9:30 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
194 Burgess Place
Passaic, NJ 07055
directions
Contact
(201) 600-6557
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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 Athenia.
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)
SMILE For Charity
7 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.53 mi
Info
SMILE For Charity is a nonprofit social-services organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and strengthening community well-being.
Requirements
ID required
Call in advance for services
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Tomorrow
12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Appointment required
Sat, September 19th (next week)
12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Appointment required
Sat, September 26th (in 2 weeks)
12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Appointment required
12:00 pm–4:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Location
39 Hoover Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
directions
Contact
(973) 440-9360
https://www.smileforcharity.org/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Salvation Army - Passaic
41 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
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Appointment required
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Appointment required
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
Appointment required
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
Location
550 Main Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
directions
Contact
(973) 779-1155
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/passaic/
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Food pantry (groceries)
AME Zion Williams Chapel
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
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Monday
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Next Wednesday
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Mon, September 21st (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–3:00 pm
10:00 am–3:00 pm
every week on Monday, Wednesday
Location
133 Myrtle Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
directions
Contact
(973) 472-3256
http://williamschapelamez.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
N.J. Food & Clothing Rescue
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
Tomorrow
11:30 am–1:30 pm
Appointment required
Sat, September 19th (next week)
11:30 am–1:30 pm
Appointment required
Sat, September 26th (in 2 weeks)
11:30 am–1:30 pm
Appointment required
11:30 am–1:30 pm
every week on Saturday
Location
127 Paterson Avenue
Wallington, NJ 07057
directions
Contact
(201) 747-8706
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Food pantry (groceries)
Garfield YMCA
31 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.14 mi
Info
A community-based food-assistance resource operated by the Garfield YMCA. The pantry offers client-choice groceries. Pop-up produce events and other services are announced on their official website.
Requirements
ID required
Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Wednesday
9:30 am–11:30 am
Proof of address required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Next Thursday
9:30 am–11:30 am
Proof of address required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Wed, September 23rd (in 2 weeks)
9:30 am–11:30 am
Proof of address required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
9:30 am–11:30 am
every week on Wednesday, Thursday
Location
33 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
directions
Contact
(973) 772-7450
https://www.garfieldymca.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Christian Pentecostal Church
19 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.99 mi
Info

Distribution at the back of the church parking lot.
Requirements
Proof of address required
ID required
Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Wednesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Wed, October 21st (next month)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Wed, November 18th (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
Location
86 Market Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
directions
Contact
(973) 471-5603
http://www.christianpentecostalchurch.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Clifton/Passaic
15 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.08 mi
Info
The Jewish Family Service Co-op is a nonprofit food-support program that helps people and families experiencing food insecurity in the Clifton–Passaic community access nutritional assistance.
Requirements
ID required
Proof of address required
Call in advance for services
Offerings
Free Groceries
Fresh produce
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Kosher food available
Schedule
Next Wednesday
9:00 am–1:00 pm @ JFS Co-op / Jewish Family Service
Next Wednesday
5:00 pm–6:00 pm @ JFS Co-op / Jewish Family Service
Wed, September 23rd (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–1:00 pm @ JFS Co-op / Jewish Family Service
9:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
110 Main Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
directions
Contact
(973) 777-7638
https://jfsclifton.org/project/food-pantry/
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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.
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 Athenia 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 Athenia 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 Athenia.
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.
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.
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.
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.