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?

You can browse these pages for resources 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.

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)
Varick Memorial Food Pantry
14 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.24 mi
Info
The food pantry is usually held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Due to the weather, they were supposed to be open today, but they are closely monitoring conditions since it is very cold. There is a possibility they will open on Monday, 02/09/26 instead.

At this time, the distribution schedule may vary. They send out text messages to neighborhood residents whenever food is available for distribution.
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required
  Number of household members
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Next Saturday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, February 28th (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, March 14th (next month)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
120 Atlantic Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
directions
Contact
(201) 674-7024
https://www.vmamez.org/vmfoodpantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Center for Food Action (Saddle Brook)
32 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.1 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.
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers 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
Location
224 Midland Avenue
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
directions
Contact
(201) 703-9857
https://www.cfanj.org/gethelp/
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Paramus Community Pantry
3 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

1.27 mi
Info
Have to be a Paramus resident.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
  Proof of household income required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:30 am–1:30 pm
- Next Wednesday
  4:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 9:30 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Monday
- 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
105 North Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
directions
Contact
(201) 265-2100
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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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Mount Olive Baptist Church Hackensack
26 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.77 mi
Info
The food pantry is next door to the church

The Friday schedule is dependant on the truck deliveries which might not be made and therefore means the pantry is closed. -Summer Meal Program/ Coordinator: Gerri Craig 2014907795 Start: 06/30/2025 End: 08/22/2025

State ID required
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Sat, February 21st (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:00 am
- Sat, February 28th (in 3 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am
- Sat, March 21st (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
260 Central Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
directions
Contact
(201) 489-6888
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Food pantry (groceries)
GARFIELD UNITY PANTRY
20 reviews
Unclaimed
25 minutes
average wait time

2.4 mi
Info
Pre-registration here https://cfbnj2.oasisinsight.net/kiosk/d1884818e3ff929bd5123c494f9a3d7abd6087cbf26a3fd0dc66ea308239e786/ or schedule appointment thru Plentiful App.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  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
  9:30 am–2:30 pm
- Mon, February 16th (in 2 weeks)
  CLOSED
- 9:30 am–2:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Friday
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)
All Access Community Development Corporation
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.76 mi
Info
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. People start lining up at 1:00 PM and distribution continues until food runs out. Currently, they offer groceries, but they are hoping to provide ready-to-eat meals by the 2nd quarter. They only serve Bergen County residents and only ask for town and ZIP code. must bring own bags for the groceries
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, February 17th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, March 10th (next month)
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Location
351 1st Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
directions
Contact
(917) 863-4416
www.allaccess-cdc.com
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Food pantry (groceries)
Center for Food Action (CFA Hackensack)
34 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

1.83 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.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Drive-thru only
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
316 1st Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
directions
Contact
(201) 883-9375
https://www.cfanj.org/gethelp/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Saint Vincent de Paul Pantry - Holy Trinity Church
5 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.03 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am
- Sun, February 15th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am
- Sun, February 22nd (in 3 weeks)
  9:30 am
- 9:30 am
  every week on Sunday
Location
17 Clinton Place
Hackensack, NJ 07601
directions
Contact
(201) 343-5170
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Food pantry (groceries)
Saint Francis de Sales
21 reviews
Unclaimed
7 minutes
average wait time

2.39 mi
Info
Register on : https://www.saintfrancisdesaleslodinj.org/
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Saturday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, February 21st (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, February 28th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
125 Union Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
directions
Contact
(973) 779-4330
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Food pantry (groceries)
Residents Assistance Program/The People's Pantry
5 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.42 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
- Next Thursday
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Fri, February 20th (in 2 weeks)
  3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Fri, March 6th (in 4 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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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?
You can browse these pages for resources 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.
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.