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  1. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.3 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

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Thursday

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries), SNAP/EBT

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    48 minutes

    average wait time

    0.93 mi


    Info

    • If you are in need the Meadowlands Food Pantry is here to help you. First you must fill out our registration form completely by clicking the button below. https://bergencounty.oasisinsight.net/kiosk/c9c8ba414325828ef9c57bdf2ee7e18212141964e60c49f456a267e911111f8e/

    • Applying for SNAP can be confusing. Our SNAP Navigator can help you apply and help you keep your benefits so you can get the food assistance you need.

      • SNAP Navigators will walk you through:
        • How SNAP works;
        • eligibility requirements;
        • what documents you need to apply;
        • the application process, and;
        • how to keep your SNAP benefits.
      • They also can answer questions and correct misconceptions about SNAP to help you decide if SNAP is right for you.
      • This help is free and confidential. Call us at 201-514-4271
    • Requirements

      • Completed application
      • Registration on website required
      • Must schedule appointment by calling 201-955-5300 ext 237
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 am

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Today

      SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 am

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Tomorrow

      SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 am

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    • SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

  4. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.3 mi


    Info

    Make appointment at the location to receive food

    • No spanish speaking personnel so please have a translator or the translator app with you.
    • Serves Lyndhurst residents only. Must show proof of residency indicating the address with zip codes 07031, 07032, 07071, and 07094.
    • Must show proof of income
    • Must drop by the office to confirm if approved to receive food.
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Proof of household income required
      • Appointments required
      • Zip code restrictions
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Contact

    (201) 804-2421

  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 Rutherford.

  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!

  8. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    11 minutes

    average wait time

    1.47 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

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

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 21st (next week)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, June 28th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, July 19th (next month)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Contact

    (201) 438-1147

  9. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.66 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

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Thu, June 19th (next week)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, June 19th (next week)

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

  10. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.78 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, June 21st (next week)

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Sat, June 28th (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • 11:30 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Contact

    (201) 747-8706

  11. Street view

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

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    2.37 mi


    Info

    Serves residents of Passaic county only

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Appointments required
      • Registration required on site
      • Entrance by the Side Door
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Today

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

    • Today

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

    • Today

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

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

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

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

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

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

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    2.63 mi


    Info

    Open to Nutley residents and others

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
      • Appointments required
      • Entrance by the Side Door
      • Serves New Jersey residents
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, June 18th (next week)

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Thu, June 19th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    2.35 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, June 21st (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 19th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 16th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Rutherford 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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 Rutherford do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. 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.

  18. 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 Rutherford that’s open today: Rutherford Community Food Pantry, Meadowlands YMCA – Drive through Distribution, Lyndhurst Food Pantry, St. Michael’s Food Pantry , Salvation Army - Passaic, Nutley Family Services

  19. Where are you located?

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