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: Harvest to Hope / Emmanuel Christian Church , Family Promise Of Bergen County , Buddies Of New Jersey Inc. , Family Promise Walk-in Dinner , Open Door Community 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)
Harvest to Hope / Emmanuel Christian Church
4 reviews
Claimed
25 minutes
average wait time

1.43 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
- Requirements
  Get a number/ticket
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  11:45 am
- Next Wednesday
  CLOSED
- Fri, December 26th (next week)
  CLOSED
- 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
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Family Promise Of Bergen County
6 reviews
Unclaimed
2 minutes
average wait time

1.46 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
  No ID is required.
- 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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Food pantry (groceries)
Saint Francis de Sales
20 reviews
Unclaimed
9 minutes
average wait time

1.53 mi
Info
Register on : https://www.saintfrancisdesaleslodinj.org/
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, December 27th (next week)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, January 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
125 Union Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
directions
Contact
(973) 779-4330
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
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)
Buddies Of New Jersey Inc.
18 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.32 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 and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–4:30 pm
  Closed on the 1st Wednesday of the month
- 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
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  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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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Joseph Church Food Pantry
4 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.69 mi
Info
Emergency requests: Lodi Residents Only
- Requirements
  Zip code restrictions
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Mon, December 29th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Mon, January 5th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
40 Spring Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
directions
Contact
(973) 779-0643
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Mount Olive Baptist Church Hackensack
20 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.09 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
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  State ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:00 am
- Sat, December 27th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am
- Sat, January 17th (in 4 weeks)
  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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Family Promise Walk-in Dinner
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.46 mi
- Requirements
  Grab and Go Meals
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  Open to all
Schedule
- Today
  4:45 pm–5:45 pm
- Tomorrow
  4:45 pm–5:45 pm
- Next Sunday
  4:45 pm–5:45 pm
- 4:45 pm–5:45 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
120 South River Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
directions
Contact
(201) 833-8009
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Food pantry (groceries)
Varick Memorial Food Pantry
14 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.69 mi
Info
Registrar is required on the saturdays that the registrar is there
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required
  Number of household members
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Sat, December 27th (next week)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, January 10th (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, January 24th (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
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Food pantry (groceries)
Open Door Community Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.71 mi
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- 8:00 am–10:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
310 Phillips Avenue
South Hackensack, NJ 07606
directions
Contact
(201) 785-7270
https://www.opendoorcommunitycenter.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Faith Reformed Church Food Pantry
13 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.56 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, January 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, January 17th (in 4 weeks)
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
95 Washington Street
LODI, NJ 07644
directions
Contact
(973) 778-4529
https://www.frclodi.org/
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: Harvest to Hope / Emmanuel Christian Church, Family Promise Of Bergen County, Buddies Of New Jersey Inc., Family Promise Walk-in Dinner, Open Door Community 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.