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 Paramus.

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 Paramus 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 Paramus 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?

You can browse these pages for resources in Paramus 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 Paramus.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Paramus 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 Paramus - Lemontree Directory

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Food pantry (groceries)
The Paramus Community Pantry
2 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.33 mi
- Requirements
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–1:30 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  4:00 pm–7:00 pm
- This Thursday
  12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 9:30 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Monday
- 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
105 North Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
directions
Contact
(201) 265-2100
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Food Brigade
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.35 mi
Info
33 E. Midland Ave., #214, Paramus, NJ 07653 FIRST, YOU MUST QUALIFY: To qualify for assistance, you must fall within at least one of the following seven categories:

Recipient of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Recipient of SNAP/Food Stamps Recipient of SSI (Supplemental Security Income) Recipient of WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Recipient of Medicaid Low Income (185% of Poverty - see the schedule below) Disaster (divorce, domestic violence, unusual expense, loss of employment) If you satisfy at least one of the above qualification criteria, and you are not already existing client of ours, please email us at hq@foodbrigade.org with (a) your full name, (b) your above qualification grounds, (c) your town of residence, and (d) how many people are in your household. We will then contact you about our registration process. After registration, clients will receive a barcode to order online for monthly pickup
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Proof of household income required
  Appointments required
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
The Food Brigade has no upcoming openings!
Location
33 East Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
directions
Contact
(201) 614-4414
https://foodbrigade.org/assistance
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Meal delivery
Magnolia Meals At Home
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

Info
A meal delivery program providing nourishing meals at no cost to households affected by cancer. *Eligible participants will receive up to two months of home meal deliveries, each of which will include ten meals that are designed to help meet the nutritional needs of cancer patients and up to ten additional meals for their family members, if requested by the participant. *Eligible patients must live in or around Nutley, NJ, New Haven, CT and areas in New York. Contact your local advocacy representative to send your completed enrollment form: Kathy Nugent, LCSW- CancerCare; knugent@cancercare.org Phone: 1-201-301-6809 Toll-free: 1-800-813-HOPE ext. 6809

Contact
(201) 301-6809
https://www.magnoliamealsathome.com/contactus
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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 Paramus.
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!
Other material needs
Baby Basics
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
Info
Baby Basics, a program of Children’s Aid and Family Services, provides free infant formula and diapers for babies of working families who meet eligibility requirements:

infants under the age of 2 years?

living or working in Bergen County Please call or fill out online application.
- Offerings
  Diapers upon availability
Location
200 Robin Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
directions
Contact
(201) 740-7009
https://cafsnj.org/baby-basics/
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SNAP/EBT
Bergen County Board of Social Services
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  7:45 am–4:45 pm
- This Tuesday
  7:45 am–8:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  7:45 am–4:45 pm
- 7:45 am–4:45 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 7:45 am–8:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
218 New Jersey 17
Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
directions
Contact
(201) 368-4200
https://bcbss.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Church of St. Anne Food Pantry
10 reviews
Unclaimed
4 minutes
average wait time

2.86 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: twice a month
Schedule
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (next week)
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Wed, January 15th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Wed, February 5th (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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Meal delivery
Community Meals
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
Please register to receive meals by filling form at this site https://communitymealsonwheels.org/register/ Meals are delivered Monday through Friday between 11:30-12:30. We do not deliver on the following holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Please note that when an above holiday falls on a weekend, CMI typically observes that one-day holiday on the preceding Friday or following Monday, whichever is closer. We will notify clients in advance.

In the event we have to close due to inclement weather, we follow the school closures of Ridgewood Public Schools.
- Requirements
  Registration on website required
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- This Tuesday
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- 11:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday
Location
354 Rock Road
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
directions
Contact
(201) 447-8295
https://communitymealsonwheels.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St Catharine’s Food Pantry
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

3.11 mi
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
905 Maple Avenue
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
directions
Contact
(201) 661-3651
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Parkside Community Church
2 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

3.73 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Tue, December 31st (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
545 4th Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
directions
Contact
(201) 666-8998
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Food pantry (groceries)
Residents Assistance Program/The People's Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

3.41 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
- Fri, January 3rd (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, January 9th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Fri, January 17th (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
Location
236 Falmouth Ave
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
directions
Contact
(201) 796-1457
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Paramus 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 Paramus 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?
You can browse these pages for resources in Paramus 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 Paramus.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Paramus for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.