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Strangers Helping Strangers Just to Lend a Hand

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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, July 31st (next week)

    1:30 pm–4:30 pm

  • Fri, August 7th (in 2 weeks)

    1:30 pm–4:30 pm

  • 1:30 pm–4:30 pm

    every week on Friday

Map of Strangers Helping Strangers Just to Lend a Hand

Location

690 River Drive

Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

directions

Contact

(201) 370-0721

https://linktr.ee/strangershelping

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Strangers Helping Strangers Just to Lend a Hand, July 24th at 1:30 PM in 3 days. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Strangers Helping Strangers Just to Lend a Hand requires: ID required, Registration required.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

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?

Yes — Strangers Helping Strangers Just to Lend a Hand requires an appointment or pre-registration. Check the resource page for contact info and how to schedule your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Strangers Helping Strangers Just to Lend a Hand offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. 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?

Unfortunately, Strangers Helping Strangers Just to Lend a Hand may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Strangers Helping Strangers Just to Lend a Hand open today?

Strangers Helping Strangers Just to Lend a Hand is not open today! If you don’t see anything else open today, please 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. Strangers Helping Strangers Just to Lend a Hand is located at 690 River Drive!

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the "Remind me" bell above to get a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits 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.

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 near you, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.