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The Food Brigade

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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
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Location

33 East Midland Avenue

Paramus, NJ 07652

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Contact

(201) 614-4414

https://foodbrigade.org/assistance

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How do I get food?

Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–The Food Brigade requires: Proof of address required, Proof of household income required, Appointments required, A photo ID is required.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

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 accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. The Food Brigade does require an appointment or pre-registration, but please review all details on the resource to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like The Food Brigade offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. 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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Do they have meat?

Unfortunately, The Food Brigade may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is The Food Brigade open today?

The Food Brigade is not open today! If you don’t see anything else open today, please let us know and we can search for additional options.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. The Food Brigade is located at 33 East Midland Avenue!