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 Riverside.

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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/clnba5k0o0046yf288oj8syrf">Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam (AMI)</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cl3e077qd016004vsl7xlr3kt">Church of Jesus Christ the Lord Inc.</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckyenuvxh000o04vtfthacuey">Canaan Economic Community Development Corporation</a>

Where are you located?

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

Find Free Food In RiversideLemontree 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)
Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam (AMI)
2 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.57 mi
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- Sat, January 18th (in 4 weeks)
  12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- Sat, February 15th (in 2 months)
  12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
131 Wagaraw Rd
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
directions
Contact
(862) 930-4050
https://web.facebook.com/AMCNorthJersey/?_rdc=1&_rdr
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Food pantry (groceries)
Jump Start - Montgomery Street
10 reviews
Unclaimed
25 minutes
average wait time

0.81 mi
- Requirements
  Number of household members
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  9:30 am–12:30 pm
  Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  9:30 am–12:30 pm
  Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
- Next Thursday
  9:30 am–12:30 pm
  Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
- 9:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Friday
Location
197 Montgomery Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(551) 223-7230
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Food pantry (groceries)
Love of Jesus Caring Hands CDC
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.66 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tue, January 7th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tue, January 21st (next month)
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every 2 weeks on Tuesday
Location
29 Rosa Parks Boulevard
Paterson, NJ 07524
directions
Contact
(973) 742-6718
https://www.facebook.com/pcogop/
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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 Riverside.
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)
The First Seventh Day Adv. Church
24 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 2 minutes
average wait time

0.9 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
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Wed, January 15th (in 4 weeks)
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Wed, February 5th (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)
Church of Jesus Christ the Lord Inc.
5 reviews
Unclaimed
19 minutes
average wait time

0.97 mi
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Sat, January 18th (in 4 weeks)
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Sat, February 15th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
140 Lawrence Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(551) 404-8629
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Food pantry (groceries)
PATERSON CHURCH OF GOD
10 reviews
Unclaimed
1,116,666 hours 57 minutes
average wait time

0.78 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
- Next Saturday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Mon, January 13th (in 4 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, January 16th (in 4 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
  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)
Father's Cupboard at Grace Redeemer Church
8 reviews
Unclaimed
48 minutes
average wait time

1.01 mi
Info
Slots are limited

Call in advance for services between 9am-6pm Monday-Friday

Client will have to bag their own items
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Serves New Jersey residents
  Appointments required
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Saturday
  10:50 am–12:30 pm
- Sat, January 11th (in 3 weeks)
  10:50 am–12:30 pm
- Sat, January 25th (next month)
  10:50 am–12:30 pm
- 10:50 am–12:30 pm
  every 2 weeks on Saturday
Location
21 Harristown Road
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
directions
Contact
(201) 301-6260
https://graceredeemer.com/fc/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Canaan Economic Community Development Corporation
7 reviews
Unclaimed
45 minutes
average wait time

0.96 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Today
  5:52 pm
  Appointments required
  Registration required on site
- Fri, January 17th (in 4 weeks)
  5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  Walk-ins accepted
- Sat, January 18th (in 4 weeks)
  5:52 pm
  Appointments required
  Registration required on site
- 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
- every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
552 E. 22nd Street
Paterson, NJ 07514
directions
Contact
(973) 247-9600
https://cecdcnj.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
New Hope Comm Ministries
9 reviews
Unclaimed
11 minutes
average wait time

1.13 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
Schedule
- Next Saturday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, January 11th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, January 25th (next month)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
331 North 11th Street
Prospect Park, NJ 07508
directions
Contact
(973) 942-4059
http://www.newhopecmnj.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Luke's CDC Christhouse
21 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 6 minutes
average wait time

1.21 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
- Next Tuesday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tue, December 31st (in 2 weeks)
  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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside that’s open today: Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam (AMI), Church of Jesus Christ the Lord Inc., Canaan Economic Community Development Corporation
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Riverside for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.