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.

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 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 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?

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 that’s open today: Family Promise Of Bergen County , AUCC Ummah's Kitchen , Never Alone Again Domestic Violence Organization & Resource Center

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
Varick Memorial Food Pantry
14 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.48 mi
Info
The food pantry is usually held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Due to the weather, they were supposed to be open today, but they are closely monitoring conditions since it is very cold. There is a possibility they will open on Monday, 02/09/26 instead.

At this time, the distribution schedule may vary. They send out text messages to neighborhood residents whenever food is available for distribution.
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required
  Number of household members
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Sat, February 14th (next week)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, February 28th (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, March 14th (next month)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
120 Atlantic Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
directions
Contact
(201) 674-7024
https://www.vmamez.org/vmfoodpantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Buddies Of New Jersey Inc.
19 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.9 mi
Info
Requires to call for hours. Serves Bergen County.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–4:30 pm
  Closed on the 1st Wednesday of the month
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–4:30 pm
  Closed on the 1st Wednesday of the month
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–4:30 pm
  Closed on the 1st Wednesday of the month
- 10:00 am–4:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
149 Hudson Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
directions
Contact
(201) 489-2900
https://www.njbuddies.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Family Promise Of Bergen County
6 reviews
Unclaimed
2 minutes
average wait time

0.83 mi
Info
Shelter for homeless families, only for Bergen County residents

Meal distribution everyday:

Lunch 12:30PM

Dinner 4:45PM
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  12:30 pm
- Today
  4:45 pm–5:45 pm
- Tomorrow
  12:30 pm
- 4:45 pm–5:45 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- 12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
120 South River Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
directions
Contact
(201) 336-6475
https://www.bergenfamilypromise.org/covid-19/
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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.
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)
Harvest to Hope / Emmanuel Christian Church
7 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.81 mi
Info
Harvest To Hope is the Free Food Distribution Ministry of Emmanuel Christian Church.

**INFORMATION:

We hand out Pre-Packed Boxes of Food on Wednesday's and Friday’s. Contents vary each day.

WE DO NOT USE A NUMBER SYSTEM.

Names are written down at 11:45am and called in RANDOM order, regardless of when you arrived. ALL will be served.

There are NO requirements to claim free food, you just need to be INSIDE the church at 11:45am BEFORE the doors are Closed.

Please visit our website for details. ecchackensack.org/h2h.

Come with expectation! God is good and He provides.**

Emmanuel Christian Church - 34 Van Wettering Place Hackensack, NJ

What is the current food distribution schedule (date/times)?:

Please arrive by 11:45am on Wednesday’s and Friday’s. (Clothing is available on Friday's Only in limited quantities.)

If you would like to wait inside, doors open at 10:30am but we do not begin until 11:45am.

We are normally closed on most major holidays but please keep an eye on our Facebook page or Website for closing information closer to a holiday date. @ecchackensack
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  11:45 am
- Next Friday
  11:45 am
- Wed, February 18th (in 2 weeks)
  11:45 am
- 11:45 am
  every week on Wednesday, Friday
Location
34 Van Wettering Place
Hackensack, NJ 07601
directions
Contact
(201) 487-8220
https://www.ecchackensack.org/h2h
Food pantry (groceries)
Saint Vincent de Paul Pantry - Holy Trinity Church
5 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.46 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am
- Sun, February 15th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am
- Sun, February 22nd (in 3 weeks)
  9:30 am
- 9:30 am
  every week on Sunday
Location
17 Clinton Place
Hackensack, NJ 07601
directions
Contact
(201) 343-5170
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Mount Olive Baptist Church Hackensack
26 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.59 mi
Info
The food pantry is next door to the church

The Friday schedule is dependant on the truck deliveries which might not be made and therefore means the pantry is closed. -Summer Meal Program/ Coordinator: Gerri Craig 2014907795 Start: 06/30/2025 End: 08/22/2025

State ID required
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Sat, February 21st (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:00 am
- Sat, February 28th (in 3 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am
- Sat, March 21st (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
260 Central Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
directions
Contact
(201) 489-6888
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Food pantry (groceries)
Center for Food Action (CFA Hackensack)
34 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

0.45 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
  Call in advance for services
  Drive-thru only
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
316 1st Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
directions
Contact
(201) 883-9375
https://www.cfanj.org/gethelp/
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Food pantry (groceries)
All Access Community Development Corporation
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.52 mi
Info
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. People start lining up at 1:00 PM and distribution continues until food runs out. Currently, they offer groceries, but they are hoping to provide ready-to-eat meals by the 2nd quarter. They only serve Bergen County residents and only ask for town and ZIP code. must bring own bags for the groceries
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, February 17th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, March 10th (next month)
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Location
351 1st Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
directions
Contact
(917) 863-4416
www.allaccess-cdc.com
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Food pantry (groceries)
AUCC Ummah's Kitchen
18 reviews
Claimed
1 minute
average wait time

1.64 mi
Info
AUCC Ummah’s Kitchen is a state-certified food pantry proudly partnered with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ). We provide nutritious food to individuals and families across Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic counties — no questions asked. Our mission is simple: to fight hunger with dignity, compassion, and accessibility for all.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries may be available
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Open now!
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Today
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Next Saturday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Saturday
- 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
55 Hillside Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666
directions
Contact
(201) 525-2822
https://auccnj.org/aucc-food-pantry
Food pantry (groceries)
Never Alone Again Domestic Violence Organization & Resource Center
7 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.97 mi
Info
Call in advance to make an appointment
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Today
  11:00 am
- Sat, February 14th (next week)
  11:00 am
- Sat, February 21st (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am
- 11:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
668 American Legion Drive
Teaneck, NJ 07666
directions
Contact
(201) 289-1718
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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 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?
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 that’s open today: Family Promise Of Bergen County, AUCC Ummah's Kitchen, Never Alone Again Domestic Violence Organization & Resource Center
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.