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 Rutherford.

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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/ckypnjt5m360773yypgnam0yhi">N.J. Food & Clothing Rescue</a>

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
Rutherford Community Food Pantry
4 reviews
Unclaimed
6 minutes
average wait time

0.3 mi
Info
Only serves citizens of Rutherford, members of Rutherford and other local religious institutions who are referred by an approved agency.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Thursday
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
176 Park Avenue
Borough Hall Basement Floor
Rutherford, NJ 7069
directions
Contact
(201) 460-3000
https://www.rutherfordcommunitypantry.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Meadowlands YMCA – Drive through Distribution
9 reviews
Unclaimed
55 minutes
average wait time

0.93 mi
Info
If you are in need the Meadowlands Food Pantry is here to help you. First you must fill out our registration form completely by clicking the button below. https://bergencounty.oasisinsight.net/kiosk/c9c8ba414325828ef9c57bdf2ee7e18212141964e60c49f456a267e911111f8e/

If you have any questions or concerns please call us at 201-955-5300 ext 237 or email us at pantry@meadowlandsymca.org.
- Requirements
  Completed application
  Must schedule appointment by calling 201-955-5300 ext 237
  Registration on website required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Tue, January 21st (next month)
  8:00 am
- Tue, February 18th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am
- Tue, March 18th (in 3 months)
  8:00 am
- 8:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Location
390 Murray Hill Parkway
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
directions
Contact
(201) 955-5300
https://meadowlandsymca.org/main/meadowlands-food-pantry/#
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Food pantry (groceries)
Lyndhurst Food Pantry
5 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

1.3 mi
Info
No spanish speaking personnel so please have a translator or the translator app with you.

Serves Lyndhurst residents only. Must show proof of residency indicating the address with zip codes 07031, 07032, 07071, and 07094.

Must show proof of income

Must drop by the office to confirm if approved to receive food.
- Requirements
  Zip code restrictions
  Proof of address required
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
253 Stuyvesant Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
directions
Contact
(201) 804-2421
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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 Rutherford.
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)
Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Clifton/Passaic
5 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.66 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, January 2nd (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
Location
110 Main Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
directions
Contact
(973) 777-7638
https://jfsclifton.org/project/food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Sacred Heart Food Pantry
8 reviews
Unclaimed
11 minutes
average wait time

1.47 mi
Info
opening dates for the following months are as follows August - 17th September - 21st and 28th Otober - 19th and 26th November - 16th December - 21st
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Saturday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, January 18th (in 4 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 3rd Saturday
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
615 New Jersey Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
directions
Contact
(201) 438-1147
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Food pantry (groceries)
N.J. Food & Clothing Rescue
10 reviews
Unclaimed
18 minutes
average wait time

1.78 mi
Info
Call Renee at 201-218-1707 after 6pm
- Requirements
  ID required
  Appointments required
  Pre-registration required by phone
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Next Saturday
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Sat, January 4th (in 2 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- 11:30 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
127 Paterson Avenue
Wallington, NJ 07057
directions
Contact
(201) 747-8706
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Salvation Army - Passaic
29 reviews
Unclaimed
18 minutes
average wait time

2.37 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
- December 25th is Christmas Day, Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  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
Location
550 Main Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
directions
Contact
(973) 779-1155
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/passaic/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Nutley Family Services
14 reviews
Unclaimed
4 hours 59 minutes
average wait time

2.63 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
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (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
Location
169 Chestnut Street
Nutley, NJ 07110
directions
Contact
(973) 667-1884
http://www.nutleyfamily.org/food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Cathedral Nuevos Comienzos (Church of New Beginnings)
17 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

2.5 mi
Info
Hours may vary
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, December 28th (next week)
  4:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, January 25th (next month)
  4:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, February 22nd (in 2 months)
  4:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 4:00 pm
  every month on the last Saturday
Location
15 Grove Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
directions
Contact
(973) 472-3498
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Food pantry (groceries)
Trinity Assembly of God (Feed the Need)
17 reviews
Unclaimed
38 minutes
average wait time

2.35 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, January 18th (in 4 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 15th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, March 15th (in 3 months)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
160 Passaic Avenue
PASSAIC, NJ 07055
directions
Contact
(973) 779-6047
http://www.trinitypassaic.org/ministries/feed-the-need-ministry.html
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford that’s open today: N.J. Food & Clothing Rescue
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Rutherford for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.