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 in East Rutherford.

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 in East 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.

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 in East Rutherford 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 in East Rutherford that’s open today: Russo Family Food Pantry (Meadowlands Area YMCA) , Salvation Army - Passaic , Wallington Senior Activity Center , Lyndhurst Nutrition Program , Lyndhurst Food Pantry

Where are you located?

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

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in East Rutherford for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

How do I get help from a real person?

You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in East Rutherford, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Rutherford Community Food Pantry
9 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.88 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
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Appointment required
This Thursday
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Appointment required
Next Monday
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Appointment required
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
every week on Monday, Thursday
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
176 Park Avenue
Borough Hall Basement Floor
Rutherford, NJ 7069
directions
Contact
(201) 460-3000
https://www.rutherfordcommunitypantry.org/
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Food pantry (groceries), SNAP/EBT
Russo Family Food Pantry (Meadowlands Area YMCA)
13 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

1.08 mi
Info
Client‑choice food pantry at the Meadowlands Area YMCA where registered households select items that meet their needs; operated largely by volunteers and connected to the Y’s Food Access programs, including produce distributions and free, confidential SNAP Navigator assistance.
Requirements
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Today
SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 am
Appointment required
Call in advance for services
Tomorrow
SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 am
Appointment required
Call in advance for services
This Thursday
SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–5:00 am
Appointment required
Call in advance for services
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
Location
390 Murray Hill Parkway
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
directions
Contact
(201) 955-5300
https://meadowlandsymca.org/meadowlands-food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Salvation Army - Passaic
38 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.17 mi
Info
Serves residents of Passaic county only. The food pantry is available by appointment all week long, and walk-in services are available on Wednesdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. A soup kitchen serves lunch Monday through Thursday and is open to everyone; a simple sign-in is required for record-keeping purposes. Entrance is by the Side Door.
Requirements
You can visit once a month
Proof of address required
Call in advance for services
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Appointment required
Tomorrow
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
Appointment required
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Appointment required
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Monday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
every week on Wednesday
Location
550 Main Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
directions
Contact
(973) 779-1155
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/passaic/
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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 in East Rutherford.
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)
Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Clifton/Passaic
14 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.81 mi
Requirements
Call in advance for services
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Kosher food available
Schedule
This Thursday
9:00 am–1:00 pm
This Thursday
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Thu, June 4th (next week)
9:00 am–1:00 pm
9:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Thursday
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
110 Main Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
directions
Contact
(973) 777-7638
https://jfsclifton.org/project/food-pantry/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Wallington Senior Activity Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.6 mi
Info
This center offers hot lunch daily for seniors aged 60 and older. A donation of $1.25 is requested.
Requirements
Call in advance for services
Seniors only
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Other social services available
Schedule
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Donations required
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Donations required
This Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Donations required
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every day
Location
24 Union Boulevard
Wallington, NJ 07057
directions
Contact
(201) 336-7497
https://www.wallingtonnj.org/senior-activity-department
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Food pantry (groceries)
N.J. Food & Clothing Rescue
12 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

1.53 mi
Info
Call Renee at 201-218-1707 after 6pm
Requirements
ID required
Call in advance for services
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Saturday
11:30 am–1:30 pm
Appointment required
Sat, June 6th (next week)
11:30 am–1:30 pm
Appointment required
Sat, June 13th (in 2 weeks)
11:30 am–1:30 pm
Appointment required
11:30 am–1:30 pm
every week on Saturday
Location
127 Paterson Avenue
Wallington, NJ 07057
directions
Contact
(201) 747-8706
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Food pantry (groceries)
Hasbrouck Heights Food Pantry
4 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.43 mi
Info

registration is done in person

Must be a resident of Hasbrouck Heights
Requirements
ID required
Proof of address required
Registration required
Proof of household income required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Monday
9:00 am–11:00 am
Mon, June 8th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Mon, June 15th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am–11:00 am
9:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Monday
Location
320 Boulevard
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
directions
Contact
(201) 288-4143
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Lyndhurst Nutrition Program
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.06 mi
Info
County‑run Senior Lunch site located inside the Carucci Apartments senior activity center, providing weekday hot lunches for adults 60 + along with social interaction and connections to other supportive services. Clients must register and make reservations at least one day in advance.
Requirements
Call in advance for services
Seniors only
Registration required
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Today
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Appointment required
Tomorrow
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Appointment required
This Thursday
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Appointment required
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
281 Stuyvesant Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
directions
Contact
(201) 896-1629
https://bergencountynj.gov/division-of-senior-services/nutrition-and-wellness/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Cathedral Nuevos Comienzos (Church of New Beginnings)
14 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

2.35 mi
Info
The food distribution, which occurs every last Thursday of the month, will be on Thursday, February 26, at 4 PM, until supplies last.
Requirements
Call in advance for services
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Thursday
4:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Thu, June 25th (in 4 weeks)
4:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Thu, July 30th (in 2 months)
4:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
4:00 pm
every month on the last Thursday
Location
15 Grove Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
directions
Contact
(973) 472-3498
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Food pantry (groceries)
Lyndhurst Food Pantry
4 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

2.02 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
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
9:00 am–3:00 pm
Appointment required
Tomorrow
9:00 am–3:00 pm
Appointment required
This Thursday
9:00 am–3:00 pm
Appointment required
9:00 am–3:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
253 Stuyvesant Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
directions
Contact
(201) 804-2421
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in East 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.
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 in East Rutherford 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 in East Rutherford that’s open today: Russo Family Food Pantry (Meadowlands Area YMCA), Salvation Army - Passaic, Wallington Senior Activity Center, Lyndhurst Nutrition Program, Lyndhurst Food Pantry
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in East Rutherford for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Can I get a reminder before my visit?
Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in East Rutherford for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.
How do I get help from a real person?
You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in East Rutherford, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.