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Find Free Food In Carlton HillLemontree 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.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    N.J. Food & Clothing Rescue

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    0.41 mi


    Info

    Call Renee at 201-218-1707 after 6pm

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Appointments required
      • Pre-registration required by phone
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Sat, September 14th (next week)

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Sat, September 21st (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • 11:30 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of N.J. Food & Clothing Rescue

    Location

    127 Paterson Avenue

    Wallington, NJ 07057

    directions

    Contact

    (201) 747-8706

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

    Salvation Army - Passaic

    19 minutes

    average wait time

    1.05 mi


    Info

    Serves residents of Passaic county only

    • Requirements

      • Entrance by the Side Door
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am

    • Today

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

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am

      every week on Thursday, Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Thursday, Wednesday

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

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Monday

    Map of Salvation Army - Passaic

    Location

    550 Main Ave

    Passaic, NJ 07055

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Clifton/Passaic

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Non-perishable food only
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Kosher food available
    • Info

      • May be closed during Jewish holidays

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Today

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Thu, September 12th (next week)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Clifton/Passaic

    Location

    110 Main Avenue

    Passaic, NJ 07055

    directions
  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 Carlton Hill.

  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)

    Rutherford Community Food Pantry

    1 minute

    average wait time

    1.26 mi


    Info

    Only serves citizens of Rutherford, members of Rutherford and other local religious institutions who are referred by an approved agency.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Thursday

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Rutherford Community Food Pantry

    Location

    176 Park Avenue

    Borough Hall Basement Floor

    Rutherford, NJ 7069

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Trinity Assembly of God (Feed the Need)

    39 minutes

    average wait time

    1.19 mi


    Info

    Clients are asked to complete application from Community Food Bank Of NJ (with ID).

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Emergency food available. Call to inquire.

    Schedule

    • Sat, September 21st (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, October 19th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 16th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Trinity Assembly of God (Feed the Need)

    Location

    160 Passaic Avenue

    PASSAIC, NJ 07055

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostal (Christian Pentecost Church)

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.27 mi


    Info

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

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • 1 bag per family/person

    Schedule

    • Mon, September 16th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Mon, October 21st (next month)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Mon, November 18th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Monday

    Map of Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostal (Christian Pentecost Church)

    Location

    86 Market St

    Passaic, NJ 07055

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Cathedral Nuevos Comienzos (Church of New Beginnings)

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.23 mi


    Info

    Hours may vary

    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, September 28th (in 3 weeks)

      4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, October 26th (next month)

      4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, November 30th (in 2 months)

      4:00 pm

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

      every month on the last Saturday

    Map of Cathedral Nuevos Comienzos (Church of New Beginnings)

    Location

    15 Grove Street

    Passaic, NJ 07055

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 472-3498

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mt Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church foodpantry by united passaic

    22 minutes

    average wait time

    1.86 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Social Security Card Required
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Proof of household income required
      • Registration required
      • Emergency Food Voucher Program only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–2:30 pm

    • Sat, September 14th (next week)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–2:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Mt Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church foodpantry by united passaic

    Location

    163 Autumn Street

    Passaic, NJ 07055

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 472-2478

    http://www.upassaic.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Meadowlands YMCA – Drive through Distribution

    45 minutes

    average wait time

    2.15 mi


    Info

    • Application process is done either online or in person before receiving any food. You will then receive a call back with further details
    • Requirements

      • Completed application
      • Must schedule appointment by calling 201-955-5300 ext 237
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

      • Appointments required
      • Must schedule appointment by calling 201-955-5300 ext 237
    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

      • Appointments required
      • Must schedule appointment by calling 201-955-5300 ext 237
    • Sun, September 15th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

      • Appointments required
      • Must schedule appointment by calling 201-955-5300 ext 237
    • 9:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Sunday

    Map of Meadowlands YMCA – Drive through Distribution

    Location

    390 Murray Hill Parkway

    East Rutherford, NJ 07073

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Smile Organization

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.37 mi


    Info

    • They require registration and an appointment needs to be set beforehand. Due to the large number of calls received a day you might have to call more tha once to get connected. If you are not an English speaker you might need to have a translator present as they do not have one of their own. Please be patient as they receive a vast number of calls.
    • Food distribution days will be scheduled after the registration process per individual.
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Must pass the intake to qualify.
      • Call in advance for services
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
      • Proof of household income required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
    Map of Smile Organization

    Location

    39 Hoover Ave

    Passaic, NJ 07055

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Carlton Hill 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 Carlton Hill 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 Carlton Hill that’s open today: Salvation Army - Passaic, Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Clifton/Passaic, Rutherford Community Food Pantry

  20. Where are you located?

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