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 in Elmwood Park.

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 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.

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 in Elmwood Park 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 in Elmwood Park that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/ckyppecjt387293yypjwuk4zd1">Center for Food Action (Saddle Brook)</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckyv2xxu2976263kwa8frlj7j4">St. Paul's Community Development Corporation</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clwd2k1ak0098shamvs5m80p4">GARFIELD UNITY PANTRY</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckxz77tui001504z6bmyh3olv">Father English Community Center</a>

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 <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Elmwood Park - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Elmwood ParkLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Food pantry (groceries)
Church of St. Anne Food Pantry
10 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, December 4th (next week)
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Wed, December 18th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
15-05 Saint Anne Street
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
directions
Contact
(201) 791-1616
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Food pantry (groceries)
Center for Food Action (Saddle Brook)
37 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
- Today
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday
Location
224 Midland Avenue
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
directions
Contact
(201) 703-9857
https://www.cfanj.org/gethelp/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Paul's Community Development Corporation
54 reviews
Claimed
13 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
- Today
  8:30 am–11:30 am
- Tomorrow
  8:30 am–11:30 am
- This Wednesday
  8:30 am–11:30 am
- 8:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
422 Broadway
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 710-3900
https://stpaulscdcnj.org/program.php?name=pantry
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 in Elmwood Park.
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)
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, December 17th (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, January 21st (in 2 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, February 18th (in 3 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
Location
833 Madison Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(570) 994-3075
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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
- Thu, December 5th (next week)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Thu, January 2nd (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Thu, February 6th (in 3 months)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 1st Thursday
Location
385 Park Ave.
Paterson, NJ 07502
directions
Contact
(551) 223-7230
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Food pantry (groceries)
GARFIELD UNITY PANTRY
2 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.95 mi
Info
Pre-registration here https://cfbnj2.oasisinsight.net/kiosk/d1884818e3ff929bd5123c494f9a3d7abd6087cbf26a3fd0dc66ea308239e786/
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  9:30 am–2:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–2:30 pm
- Mon, December 2nd (next week)
  9:30 am–2:30 pm
- 9:30 am–2:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday
Location
529 MIDLAND AVE.
Garfield, NJ 07026
directions
Contact
(973) 245-9579
https://cfbnj.org/garfield-unity-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
The First Seventh Day Adv. Church
23 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 4 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
- Wed, December 4th (next week)
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Wed, December 18th (in 3 weeks)
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (in 2 months)
  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)
Father English Community Center
62 reviews
Unclaimed
29 minutes
average wait time

2.43 mi
- Requirements
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
  Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Needs volunteers
  Client can visit: twice a month
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
35 Getty Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
directions
Contact
(973) 279-7100
https://ccpaterson.org/frenglish
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Food pantry (groceries)
PATERSON CHURCH OF GOD
8 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

2.04 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 upon availability
Schedule
- Mon, December 9th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, December 19th (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, December 28th (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Monday
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
351 10th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07514
directions
Contact
(862) 357-1708
https://www.patersoncog.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Luke's CDC Christhouse
19 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 9 minutes
average wait time

2.36 mi
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Needs volunteers
  Distribution in parking lot
  Client can visit: Once a week
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tue, December 3rd (next week)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday, Tuesday
Location
269 Fair Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 345-5300
http://www.stlukecdc.org/christhouse.html
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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.
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 in Elmwood Park 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 in Elmwood Park that’s open today: Center for Food Action (Saddle Brook), St. Paul's Community Development Corporation, GARFIELD UNITY PANTRY, Father English Community Center
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.