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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St Peter's Haven

    33 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    1.63 mi


    Info

    Serves Passaic County.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • ID required for all members of the household
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

    Map of St Peter's Haven

    Location

    380 Clifton Avenue

    Clifton, NJ 07011

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mt Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church foodpantry by united passaic

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.87 mi


    Info

    Open to Passaic county residents. Must bring proof of address and social security card

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Social Security Card Required
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Proof of household income required
      • Registration required
      • Emergency Food Voucher Program only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–2:30 pm

    • Sat, November 30th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–2:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Mt Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church foodpantry by united passaic

    Location

    163 Autumn Street

    Passaic, NJ 07055

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 472-2478

    http://www.upassaic.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Cathedral Nuevos Comienzos (Church of New Beginnings)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.89 mi


    Info

    Hours may vary

    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, November 30th (next week)

      4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, December 28th (next month)

      4:00 pm

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

  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 Clifton.

  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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Salvation Army - Passaic

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    19 minutes

    average wait time

    2.13 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

    • Next Monday

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

    • Next Tuesday

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

    • Next Wednesday

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

    Trinity Assembly of God (Feed the Need)

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    38 minutes

    average wait time

    1.75 mi


    Info

    Clients are asked to complete application from Community Food Bank Of NJ (with ID).

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Emergency food available. Call to inquire.

    Schedule

    • Sat, December 21st (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, January 18th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, February 15th (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Trinity Assembly of God (Feed the Need)

    Location

    160 Passaic Avenue

    PASSAIC, NJ 07055

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Clifton/Passaic

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    2.08 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

    • Next Thursday

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)

      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)

    Heaven's Gate Christian Fellowship

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.52 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Two photo IDs required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Will reschedule in case of holiday closures

    Schedule

    • Sat, December 21st (in 4 weeks)

      7:30 am–9:30 am

    • Sat, January 18th (in 2 months)

      7:30 am–9:30 am

    • Sat, February 15th (in 3 months)

      7:30 am–9:30 am

    • 7:30 am–9:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Heaven's Gate Christian Fellowship

    Location

    194 Burgess Place

    Passaic, NJ 07055

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    N.J. Food & Clothing Rescue

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    2.59 mi


    Info

    Call Renee at 201-218-1707 after 6pm

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Sat, November 30th (next week)

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Sat, December 7th (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)

    Nutley Family Services

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 hours 29 minutes

    average wait time

    2.83 mi


    Info

    Open to Nutley residents and others

    • Requirements

      • Entrance by the Side Door
      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Serves New Jersey residents
      • Proof of household income required
      • Registration required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, December 4th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Nutley Family Services

    Location

    169 Chestnut Street

    Nutley, NJ 07110

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostal (Christian Pentecost Church)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.51 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, December 16th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Mon, January 20th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Mon, February 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
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Clifton 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 Clifton 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Clifton 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 in Clifton.

  20. Where are you located?

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