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: PATERSON CHURCH OF GOD , The Paramus Community Pantry

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)
Church of St. Anne Food Pantry
14 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.67 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: twice a month
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Wed, February 25th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Wed, March 11th (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
Location
15-05 Saint Anne Street
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
directions
Contact
(201) 791-1616
https://www.stannefairlawnnj.org/food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Residents Assistance Program/The People's Pantry
5 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.31 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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Food pantry (groceries)
Jump Start - Montgomery Street
20 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

2.59 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Number of household members
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, February 20th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, February 27th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Friday
Location
197 Montgomery Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(551) 223-7230
https://www.facebook.com/PatersonPublicSchools/photos/a.659936807358970/5036799936339280/
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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)
PATERSON CHURCH OF GOD
21 reviews
Unclaimed
25 minutes
average wait time

2.22 mi
Info
If two days of distribution fall close together, they will not distribute on the second day.

Please bring a SNAP food stamp card, if you have one.

Come early to line up and the disabled will be helped out first
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Mon, March 9th (in 4 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Mon, April 13th (in 2 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Monday
Location
351 10th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07514
directions
Contact
(862) 357-1708
https://www.patersoncog.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Borough of Fair Lawn
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.42 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
- This Wednesday
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- This Thursday
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Wed, February 18th (next week)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday
Location
8-01 Fair Lawn Avenue
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
directions
Contact
(201) 794-5327
https://www.fairlawn.org/humanservices
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Paramus Community Pantry
3 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

2.17 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
- Today
  9:30 am–1:30 pm
- This Wednesday
  4:00 pm–7:00 pm
- This 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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Food pantry (groceries)
Father's Cupboard at Grace Redeemer Church
9 reviews
Unclaimed
35 minutes
average wait time

2.46 mi
Info
Slots are limited

Call in advance for services between 9am-6pm Monday-Friday

Client will have to bag their own items

Serves New Jersey residents
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Appointments required
  On-site registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, February 21st (next week)
  10:50 am–12:30 pm
- Sat, March 7th (in 3 weeks)
  10:50 am–12:30 pm
- Sat, March 21st (next month)
  10:50 am–12:30 pm
- 10:50 am–12:30 pm
  every 2 weeks on Saturday
Location
21 Harristown Road
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
directions
Contact
(201) 301-6260
https://graceredeemer.com/fc/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Van Riper Ellis Broadway Baptist Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.12 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/VREBBC/
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Wed, March 11th (in 4 weeks)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Wed, April 8th (in 2 months)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
Location
7-01 River Road
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
directions
Contact
(201) 791-8844
http://www.vanriperellis.com/FoodPantry.html
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Food pantry (groceries)
The First Seventh Day Adv. Church
24 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

2.39 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.
- Requirements
  ID required
  On-site registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Wed, February 18th (next week)
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Wed, March 4th (in 3 weeks)
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Wed, March 18th (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
Location
343 11th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07514
directions
Contact
(973) 279-6256
http://www.patersonsda.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Canaan Economic Community Development Corporation
19 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

2.33 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Fri, February 20th (next week)
  5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  Walk-ins accepted
- Fri, March 20th (next month)
  5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  Walk-ins accepted
- Fri, April 17th (in 2 months)
  5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  Walk-ins accepted
- 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
- every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
552 E. 22nd Street
Paterson, NJ 07514
directions
Contact
(973) 247-9600
https://cecdcnj.org/
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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?
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: PATERSON CHURCH OF GOD, The Paramus Community Pantry
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.