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.

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 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 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 that’s open today: Father English Community Center , Eva's Kitchen , Primera Iglesia Pentecostal Abrigo del Altisimo

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
Father English Community Center
59 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.24 mi
Info
Please visit temporary Location for food

Location is closed due to renovation 435 Main Street Paterson, NJ 07501 Call 973-279-7100 x2108 for more information.

Clients can visit twice a month

Needs volunteers

Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Today
  8:30 am–11:00 am
  Client can visit: twice a month
- Tomorrow
  8:30 am–11:00 am
  Client can visit: twice a month
- This Wednesday
  8:30 am–11:00 am
  Client can visit: twice a month
- 8:30 am–11:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
35 Getty Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
directions
Contact
(973) 279-7100
https://ccpaterson.org/frenglish
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Food pantry (groceries)
St Peter's Haven
57 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.19 mi
Info
Serves Clifton County only

ID required for all members of the household
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Thursday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Location
380 Clifton Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
directions
Contact
(973) 546-3406
https://www.saintpetershaven.org/contact-us-1
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Food pantry (groceries)
Harvest Outreach Ministry
22 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.45 mi
Info
There's also a diaper program. We would need a copy of baby's birth certificate along with a copy of mother's certificate. If father picks up the diapers we would need a copy of his ID.

25-40 diapers a week per child are given.

State ID required
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  7:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Mon, February 16th (next week)
  CLOSED
- Mon, February 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  7:00 pm–9:00 pm
- 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
204-208 21st Ave
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 568-4828
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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.
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)
Faith in Action Comm. Dev. Corp.
22 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

1.49 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, February 17th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  Accepts Walk-ins & Appointments
- Tue, March 17th (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  Accepts Walk-ins & Appointments
- Tue, April 21st (in 2 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  Accepts Walk-ins & Appointments
- Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Location
833 Madison Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(570) 994-3075
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mt Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church foodpantry by united passaic
36 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.81 mi
Info
Open to Passaic county residents Must bring proof of address and social security card Client can visit once a month Needs volunteers
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Social Security Card Required
  Registration required
  Proof of household income required
  Emergency Food Voucher Program only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- Tue, February 17th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every 2 weeks on Tuesday
- 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  every 2 weeks on Saturday
Location
163 Autumn Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
directions
Contact
(973) 472-2478
http://www.upassaic.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Garfield YMCA
17 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.7 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
- This Wednesday
  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, February 18th (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
Location
33 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
directions
Contact
(973) 772-7450
https://www.facebook.com/GarfieldYmca/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Residents Assistance Program/The People's Pantry
5 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.89 mi
Info
Serves Elmwood Park residents only
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- This Thursday
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Fri, February 20th (next week)
  3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Fri, March 6th (in 3 weeks)
  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
Location
236 Falmouth Ave
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
directions
Contact
(201) 796-1457
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Eva's Kitchen
9 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

1.92 mi
Info
All children must be accompanied by adults .

On christmas day only the 12 oclock lunch will be served
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  8:30 am–9:00 am
- Today
  12:00 pm–12:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  8:30 am–9:00 am
- 12:00 pm–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- 8:30 am–9:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
393 Main Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 523-6220
https://www.evasvillage.org/evas-community-kitchen.html
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Food pantry (groceries)
Primera Iglesia Pentecostal Abrigo del Altisimo
23 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.57 mi
Info
To make an appointment: Call or send a text message to +1973-931-1867

Volunteers needed

Must provide a phone number
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Must have telephone number
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Must have telephone number
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Must have telephone number
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
75 Cedar St
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 931-1867
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Food pantry (groceries)
Strangers Helping Strangers Just to Lend a Hand
3 reviews
Claimed
1 hour
average wait time

1.1 mi
Info
https://www.instagram.com/strangershelpingstrangers1/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/528729531401036/
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  1:30 pm–4:30 pm
- Fri, February 20th (next week)
  1:30 pm–4:30 pm
- Fri, February 27th (in 2 weeks)
  1:30 pm–4:30 pm
- 1:30 pm–4:30 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
690 River Drive
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
directions
Contact
(201) 370-0721
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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 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 that’s open today: Father English Community Center, Eva's Kitchen, Primera Iglesia Pentecostal Abrigo del Altisimo
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.