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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Residents Assistance Program/The People's Pantry

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.21 mi


    Info

    Serves Elmwood Park residents only

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, February 13th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Fri, February 21st (in 3 weeks)

      3:00 pm–5:00 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

    Map of Residents Assistance Program/The People's Pantry

    Location

    236 Falmouth Ave

    Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    directions

    Contact

    (201) 796-1457

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Church of St. Anne Food Pantry

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time

    1.06 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Client can visit: twice a month

    Schedule

    • Wed, February 12th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Wed, February 26th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Wed, March 12th (next month)

      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

    Map of Church of St. Anne Food Pantry

    Location

    15-05 Saint Anne Street

    Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Center for Food Action (Saddle Brook)

    41 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    1.51 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 upon availability
      • Delivery available for seniors & those adults with disabilities

    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 Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday

    Map of Center for Food Action (Saddle Brook)

    Location

    224 Midland Avenue

    Saddle Brook, NJ 07663

    directions

    Contact

    (201) 703-9857

    https://www.cfanj.org/gethelp/

  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 Elmwood Park.

  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)

    GARFIELD UNITY PANTRY

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    35 minutes

    average wait time

    1.95 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–2:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–2:30 pm

    • Mon, February 10th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–2:30 pm

    • 9:30 am–2:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday

    Map of GARFIELD UNITY PANTRY

    Location

    529 MIDLAND AVE.

    Garfield, NJ 07026

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Jump Start - Park Avenue

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.67 mi


    • Requirements

      • Number of household members
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Thu, March 6th (next month)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Thu, April 3rd (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    Map of Jump Start - Park Avenue

    Location

    385 Park Ave.

    Paterson, NJ 07502

    directions

    Contact

    (551) 223-7230

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Paul's Community Development Corporation

    55 reviews

    Claimed

    14 minutes

    average wait time

    2.1 mi


    Info

    The SPCDC Food Pantry is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

    The pantry is closed for all Federal holidays and during inclement winter weather events.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required on site
      • Must show a New Jersey photo ID
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Next Wednesday

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • 8:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of St. Paul's Community Development Corporation

    Location

    422 Broadway

    Paterson, NJ 07501

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Faith in Action Comm. Dev. Corp.

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 6 minutes

    average wait time

    1.98 mi


    Info

    • Food distribution starts at 12 while registration starts at 11am and numbers are given out.
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Registration required
      • Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, February 18th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, March 18th (next month)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, April 15th (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Map of Faith in Action Comm. Dev. Corp.

    Location

    833 Madison Avenue

    Paterson, NJ 07501

    directions

    Contact

    (570) 994-3075

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The First Seventh Day Adv. Church

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 2 minutes

    average wait time

    2.1 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
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Wed, February 19th (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Wed, March 5th (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

    Map of The First Seventh Day Adv. Church

    Location

    343 11th Avenue

    Paterson, NJ 07514

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 279-6256

    http://www.patersonsda.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    1.99 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, February 15th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–10:30 am

    • Sat, March 15th (next month)

      9:30 am–10:30 am

    • Sat, April 19th (in 2 months)

      9:30 am–10:30 am

    • 9:30 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry

    Location

    217-245 Passaic St

    Garfield, NJ 07026

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 773-2444

    http://calvaryofgarfield.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Canaan Economic Community Development Corporation

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    40 minutes

    average wait time

    2.01 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Sat, February 15th (in 2 weeks)

      7:20 am

      • Appointments required
      • Registration required on site
    • Fri, February 21st (in 3 weeks)

      5:00 pm–9:00 pm

      • Walk-ins accepted
    • Sat, March 15th (next month)

      7:10 am

      • Appointments required
      • Registration required on site
    • 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

    • every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Canaan Economic Community Development Corporation

    Location

    552 E. 22nd Street

    Paterson, NJ 07514

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 247-9600

    https://cecdcnj.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park.

  20. Where are you located?

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