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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Residents Assistance Program/The People's Pantry

    6 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

    • Fri, June 5th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, June 11th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Fri, June 19th (in 3 weeks)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Fri, July 3rd (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 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

    Map of Residents Assistance Program/The People's Pantry

    Location

    236 Falmouth Ave

    Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    directions

    Contact

    (201) 796-1457
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    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

    • Fri, June 5th (next week)

      9:00 am

    • Thu, June 11th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Fri, June 19th (in 3 weeks)

      CLOSED

    • Fri, July 3rd (in 2 months)

      CLOSED

    • 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.06 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Wed, June 10th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Wed, June 24th (in 4 weeks)

      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

    Contact

    https://www.stannefairlawnnj.org/food-pantry

  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)

    35 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.51 mi


    Info

    Once every 3 weeks, our guests can make an appointment to receive a box of non-perishable food, along with fresh produce, meat, dairy, and bread, as available. Enter your login below to make a food appointment. Please be prepared with household member names, birthdates, gender, ethnicity, and income. Make an appointment here: https://app.pantrysoft.com/login/cfanj Or call your local site to complete registration and make an appointment over the phone.

    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.85 mi


    Info

    • Fresh produce every second Tuesdays of the month.
    • Pop-up produce availability will be announced in Facebook @ Garfield YMCA.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:30 am

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

      9:30 am–11:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, June 3rd (next week)

      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)

    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

    • This Friday

      1:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • Fri, June 5th (next week)

      1:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • Fri, June 12th (in 2 weeks)

      1:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • 1:30 pm–4:30 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.94 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:30 am–2:30 pm

    • This Friday

      9:30 am–2:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–2:30 pm

    • 9:30 am–2:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.98 mi


    Info

    • Registration starts at 11am and numbers are given out.
    • Food distribution starts at 12pm
    • Needs volunteers
    • ID and proof of address for all alduts 18+ years
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, June 16th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, July 21st (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, August 18th (in 3 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.1 mi


    Info

    The requirement is that a person should have an ID and they will need to complete a short form to be registered into the system.

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Wed, June 3rd (next week)

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Wed, June 17th (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Wed, July 1st (in 2 months)

      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)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.13 mi


    Info

    They only serve Fair Lawn residents. Food distribution is every Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. close on the holidays

    https://www.instagram.com/fairlawnfoodpantry/

    https://www.facebook.com/FLFoodPantry/

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Wed, June 3rd (next week)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

  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?

    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 Elmwood Park that’s open today: Center For Food Action, GARFIELD UNITY PANTRY

  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.