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Find Free Food In PassaicLemontree 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)

    Cathedral Nuevos Comienzos (Church of New Beginnings)

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    0.16 mi


    Info

    Hours may vary

    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, May 25th (in 4 weeks)

      4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, June 29th (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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Salvation Army - Passaic

    19 minutes

    average wait time

    0.31 mi


    • Requirements

      • Entrance by the Side Door
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • ID preferred, but not required

    Schedule

    • 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–10:30 am

    • 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)

    Trinity Assembly of God (Feed the Need)

    39 minutes

    average wait time

    0.14 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, May 18th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 15th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 20th (in 3 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
  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 Passaic.

  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)

    Mt Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church foodpantry by united passaic

    22 minutes

    average wait time

    0.83 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

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–2:30 pm

    • Sat, May 4th (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)

    N.J. Food & Clothing Rescue

    24 minutes

    average wait time

    0.79 mi


    Info

    Call Renee at 201-218-1707 after 6pm

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Sat, May 4th (next week)

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Sat, May 11th (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)

    Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostal (Christian Pentecost Church)

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.82 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, May 20th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Mon, June 17th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Mon, July 15th (in 3 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)

    Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Clifton/Passaic

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.95 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

    • Next Thursday

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)

      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
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    UNITED PASSAIC ORGANIZATION

    12 minutes

    average wait time

    0.94 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Proof of household income required
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Mon, May 6th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

    Map of UNITED PASSAIC ORGANIZATION

    Location

    221 Myrtle Ave

    Passaic, NJ 07055

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Smile Organization

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.45 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
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St Peter's Haven

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    1.46 mi


    Info

    Serves Passaic County.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • ID required for all members of the household
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      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

    Map of St Peter's Haven

    Location

    380 Clifton Avenue

    Clifton, NJ 07011

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Passaic 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 Passaic 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Passaic 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 Passaic.

  20. Where are you located?

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