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    Food pantry (groceries)

    N.J. Food & Clothing Rescue

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    1.49 mi


    Info

    Call Renee at 201-218-1707 after 6pm

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Appointments required
      • Pre-registration required by phone
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Sat, January 4th (next week)

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Sat, January 11th (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • 11:30 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of N.J. Food & Clothing Rescue

    Location

    127 Paterson Avenue

    Wallington, NJ 07057

    directions

    Contact

    (201) 747-8706

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Rutherford Community Food Pantry

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    6 minutes

    average wait time

    1.4 mi


    Info

    Only serves citizens of Rutherford, members of Rutherford and other local religious institutions who are referred by an approved agency.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Thursday

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Rutherford Community Food Pantry

    Location

    176 Park Avenue

    Borough Hall Basement Floor

    Rutherford, NJ 7069

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Meadowlands YMCA – Drive through Distribution

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    55 minutes

    average wait time

    1.5 mi


    Info

    If you are in need the Meadowlands Food Pantry is here to help you. First you must fill out our registration form completely by clicking the button below. https://bergencounty.oasisinsight.net/kiosk/c9c8ba414325828ef9c57bdf2ee7e18212141964e60c49f456a267e911111f8e/

    If you have any questions or concerns please call us at 201-955-5300 ext 237 or email us at pantry@meadowlandsymca.org.

    • Requirements

      • Completed application
      • Must schedule appointment by calling 201-955-5300 ext 237
      • Registration on website required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Tue, January 21st (in 4 weeks)

      8:00 am

    • Tue, February 18th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am

    • Tue, March 18th (in 3 months)

      8:00 am

    • 8:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Map of Meadowlands YMCA – Drive through Distribution

    Location

    390 Murray Hill Parkway

    East Rutherford, NJ 07073

    directions
  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 Carlstadt.

  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)

    Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Clifton/Passaic

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    2.05 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Non-perishable food only
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Kosher food available
    • Info

      • May be closed during Jewish holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Thu, January 2nd (next week)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Clifton/Passaic

    Location

    110 Main Avenue

    Passaic, NJ 07055

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Salvation Army - Passaic

    29 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    2.1 mi


    Info

    Serves residents of Passaic county only

    • Requirements

      • Entrance by the Side Door
      • ID required
      • Appointments required
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am

      every week on Thursday, Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Thursday, Wednesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Monday

    Map of Salvation Army - Passaic

    Location

    550 Main Ave

    Passaic, NJ 07055

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Cathedral Nuevos Comienzos (Church of New Beginnings)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    2.32 mi


    Info

    Hours may vary

    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, January 25th (next month)

      4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, February 22nd (in 2 months)

      4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 4:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

    Map of Cathedral Nuevos Comienzos (Church of New Beginnings)

    Location

    15 Grove Street

    Passaic, NJ 07055

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 472-3498

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Saint Francis de Sales

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    11 minutes

    average wait time

    2.46 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, January 4th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, January 11th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Saint Francis de Sales

    Location

    125 Union Street

    Lodi, NJ 07644

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 779-4330

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Hasbrouck Heights Food Pantry

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.89 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Proof of household income required
      • Registration required
      • Must be a resident of Hasbrouck Heights
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Will reschedule in case of holiday closures

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Mon, January 6th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Mon, January 13th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Monday

    Map of Hasbrouck Heights Food Pantry

    Location

    320 Boulevard

    Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604

    directions

    Contact

    (201) 288-4143

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostal (Christian Pentecost Church)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.13 mi


    Info

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

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • 1 bag per family/person

    Schedule

    • Mon, January 20th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Mon, February 17th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Mon, March 17th (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Monday

    Map of Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostal (Christian Pentecost Church)

    Location

    86 Market St

    Passaic, NJ 07055

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Faith Reformed Church Food Pantry

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    2.39 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, January 4th (next week)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, January 18th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, February 1st (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Faith Reformed Church Food Pantry

    Location

    95 Washington Street

    LODI, NJ 07644

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 778-4529

    https://www.frclodi.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Carlstadt 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 Carlstadt 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 Carlstadt that’s open today: Rutherford Community Food Pantry, Salvation Army - Passaic

  20. Where are you located?

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