The Interfaith Food Pantry Network is the largest and most relied upon emergency and supplemental food resource serving Morris County residents in need. Using an innovative Client Choice model, enrolled neighbors are assigned a regular schedule to shop in a marketplace-style setting, choosing from shelf-stable groceries, fresh produce, meats, eggs, dairy, breads, prepared items, baby food, diapers, low-sodium and low-sugar items, and personal care products. Programs include the Margaret A. Darrin Healthy Choices Marketplace, a Free Farmers Market, Emergency Food bags for non-enrolled families in immediate need, motel-ready food bags for those experiencing homelessness, the sun Senior Umbrella Nutrition program with home delivery and supplemental bags, a Friendship Bag program for seniors, a Pantry Partner distribution network backing smaller community pantries, a Healthy Snacks program for partner sites, and on-site nutrition education with cooking demonstrations and recipes offered in English and Spanish.

This Bergen County-run senior activity center offers daily full-course lunches to Bergen County residents, with a suggested donation of $1.25. Members from over 20 Bergen County towns participate in social activities, fitness classes, educational workshops, and health screenings. Community transportation is available to and from the center. An ID is required to receive services. The center director is Paul Kim.

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.

• Open to residents of Bogota and neighboring counties

On-site registration required

The Salvation Army Englewood Corps operates a food pantry that distributes groceries to households facing food insecurity. The pantry is open to residents of Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, and Fort Lee, and offers additional social services such as holiday food and gift assistance. Callers should phone ahead to schedule an appointment, and bring a photo ID plus proof of address when they visit. Donation shortages can periodically limit what is available, so availability of specific items should be confirmed by phone.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church operates a food pantry to provide groceries to those in need. Please visit their website for additional details on their services and any specific programs offered.

The Center for Food Action has provided emergency food assistance to northern New Jersey neighbors facing food insecurity since 1976. Households living in Bergen County or northern Passaic County can make an appointment to receive a box of non-perishable food, along with fresh produce, meat, dairy, and bread, as available. The Choice Pantry model lets guests choose items with dignity. Diapers, baby formula, and personal care supplies are distributed when available. The organization also connects community members with homelessness prevention, utility assistance, and other essential services, and partners with schools to host emergency food pop-ups across the region.,

Large nonprofit food pantry sponsored by St. Cecilia Church providing weekly bags of groceries, supplemented with lean meats, dairy, and fresh produce through its Nutrition Plus program. Also operates a Health & Hygiene program and a Diaper Program for families with infants, and provides assistance with SNAP and energy benefits applications.