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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Elmwood Park Senior Activity Center

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.49 mi


    Info

    • Openonly to Elmwood residents.
    • Visiting hours will be dependent on your given appointment time so please call ahead to set an appointment
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      9:00 am

    • Fri, December 4th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Thu, December 10th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the 1st Friday

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Friday

    Map of Elmwood Park Senior Activity Center

    Location

    500 Mola Boulevard

    Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    directions

    Contact

    (201) 796-3342
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.21 mi


    Info

    Serves Elmwood Park residents only

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Fri, December 4th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, December 10th (in 4 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Friday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    36 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.51 mi


    Info

    Center For Food Action provides emergency food packages to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in Bergen County and northern Passaic County.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once every 3 weeks
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Delivery may be available

    Schedule

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

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

    Contact

    https://www.cfanj.org/gethelp/

  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 Elmwood Park.

  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)

    39 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.85 mi


    Info

    A community-based food-assistance resource operated by the Garfield YMCA. The pantry offers client-choice groceries. Pop-up produce events and other services are announced on their official website.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Next Thursday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, November 25th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.11 mi


    Info

    Provides a food pantry for local households, supplying groceries to families with children and seniors (62+). Each family may visit monthly. The pantry is not accepting new clients at this time. It is closed the first week of each month but open for emergencies.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Mon, November 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    25 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.94 mi


    Info

    CFBNJ operates Garfield Unity Pantry as a dignified, community-based resource that promotes health, trust, and self-sufficiency for neighbors experiencing food insecurity.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–2:30 pm @ Garfield Unity Pantry

      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Toiletries may be available
    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–2:30 pm @ Garfield Unity Pantry

      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Toiletries may be available
    • Next Friday

      9:30 am–2:30 pm @ Garfield Unity Pantry

      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Toiletries may be available
    • 9:30 am–2:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.06 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, November 25th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Wed, December 9th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Wed, December 23rd (next month)

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Claimed

    average user rating

    0.82 mi


    Info

    A volunteer‑run New Jersey 501(c)(3) that operates the SHS Market, providing free groceries through weekly distributions in Elmwood Park. Clients are asked to pre‑register to receive a scannable key tag, and weekly appointment windows are posted for crowd management. The organization also runs related initiatives such as school‑based pantries and periodic pet food bank distributions.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      1:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • Fri, November 27th (in 2 weeks)

      1:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • Fri, December 4th (in 3 weeks)

      1:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • 1:30 pm–4:30 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    32 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.1 mi


    Info

    A community food pantry operated by First SDA Church of Paterson that provides food assistance to neighbors in Paterson.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Wed, December 2nd (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Wed, December 16th (next month)

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.07 mi


    Info

    Tickets are available at 4PM

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      5:00 pm

    • Wed, November 25th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm

    • Wed, December 2nd (in 3 weeks)

      5:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park.

  20. Where are you located?

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

  21. 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.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Elmwood Park 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.

  23. 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 Elmwood Park, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.