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    Food pantry (groceries)

    GARFIELD UNITY PANTRY

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.59 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

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–2:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–2:30 pm

    • Next Friday

      CLOSED

    • 9:30 am–2:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Friday

    Map of GARFIELD UNITY PANTRY

    Location

    529 MIDLAND AVE.

    Garfield, NJ 07026

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 245-9579

    https://cfbnj.org/garfield-unity-pantry/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.54 mi


    Info

    Emergency requests: Lodi Residents Only

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Mon, July 6th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Mon, July 13th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.24 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

    • 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, July 8th (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

  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 Garfield.

  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

    0.73 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

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Wednesday

      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)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.33 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

      CLOSED

    • Thu, July 9th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Fri, July 17th (in 3 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.63 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, July 8th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm

    • Wed, July 15th (in 3 weeks)

      5:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Claimed

    average user rating

    1.31 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

    • Open now!

      1:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • Next Friday

      1:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • Fri, July 10th (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)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.13 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, July 18th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–10:30 am

    • Sat, August 15th (in 2 months)

      9:30 am–10:30 am

    • Sat, September 19th (in 3 months)

      9:30 am–10:30 am

    • 9:30 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.38 mi


    Info

    • closed November 19th
    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Wed, July 15th (in 3 weeks)

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Wed, July 29th (next month)

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.2 mi


    Info

    • Distribution at the back of the church parking lot.
    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, July 15th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, August 19th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, September 16th (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Garfield 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 Garfield 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 Garfield that’s open today: Strangers Helping Strangers Just to Lend a Hand

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Garfield 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 Garfield 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 Garfield, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.