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Basic list of Bergen’s food pantries..

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Food pantries are always in need, but especially now, more families are struggling to make ends meet. Here are some resources as well as Places to donate food and other supplies to..

Alendale-Center for food action Mahwah CFA Mahwah 90 Ridge Road 07430 (next to Mahwah Library) | 201-529-2029

Alpine- CFA Englewoood
Office of Concern Food Pantry – St Cecilias Church Phone – 201-568-1465 55 West Demarest Avenue Englewood , NJ 07631

Bergenfield–St. John’s Evangelist Church

Bogota- Saint Joseph’s Church 115 E Fort Lee Rd Bogota                             (201) 342-6300 food pantry: Kristina- 201-390-0867 verify addr.

Carlstadt- St Joseph’s Church 20 Hackensack St  East Rutherford, NJ
(201) 939-3441 mo wed fr 10-12  &..prof of addr.

Cliffside park- Church of the Epiphany RC  247 Knox Ave                                (201) 943-7320 call for details

Closter- Closter boro hall: Closter 295 Old Closter Dock Road 201-784-0600                   call for details,    The Church of the Holy Communion Norwood, New Jersey
in Norwood 66 Summit St (201) 768-0634 call for details

Creskill- ST Cecilia’s Office of concern                                     (All BC residents may have an intake)     in Englewood

Demarest-  CFA (Center 4 Food action), The Office of Concern Food Pantry
at Saint Cecilia’s Parish  55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465

Dumont- Cfa  ,   The Office of Concern Food Pantry
at Saint Cecilia’s Parish  55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465

Bulk food dist. for organizations in Dumont-The Food Brigade Inc. CLICK HERE!

Edgewater-Holy Rosary Parish 365 Undercliff Ave, The Office of Concern Food Pantry
at Saint Cecilia’s Parish  55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465

East Rutherford-  St Joseph’s Church  20 Hackensack St
(201) 939-3441 mo wed fr 10-12 and crlstade prof of addr

Elmwood Pk –CFA Saddle Brook  224 Midland Avenue 201-703-9857                                      St Leo’s Parish Food Pantry,-Once a month

Emerson––CFA Saddle Brook    224 Midland Avenue, The Office of Concern Food Pantry
at Saint Cecilia’s Parish  55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465

Englewood––CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )                                                                 201-568-1465 call for intake Third Thursday of the month pantry 9-5 (pre-register ahead)- 201-289-1718- A.M.E. Zion church Englewood! (All Bergen Residents)

Englewood cliffs—CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )

Fairlawn-Human Services government office
Fair Lawn, NJ · (201) 794-5333,  Saint Anne’s Church 15-05 St Anne St

Fairview-CFA, Check with Dept. of human services Fairview The Office of Concern Food Pantry at Saint Cecilia’s Parish  55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465

Fort lee- CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ) Church of the Epiphany RC                    247 Knox Ave    (201) 943-7320 call for details

Franklin Lakes- CFA  90 Ridge Rd, Mahwah (201) 529-2029, The Office of Concern Food Pantry at Saint Cecilia’s Parish  55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465

Garfield- CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ) Calvary Baptist Church                          sat. 11-12 third sat. call  ahead (973) 773-2444   St. Joseph Catholic Church. 40 Spring Street Lodi,  Tel. 973-779-0643  garfield & Lodi

Glen Rock- Social Service Association of Ridgewood, Saint Catharine Church    Food Pantry Contact: 201-661-3651,   The Office of Concern @
at Saint Cecilia’s Parish  55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465

Hackensack- CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ) ,

 Emanuel  Church free produce mkt.  Fri-Sat.-Sun 10-12, Mon. 10-12; 34 Van Wettering pl.

  First Baptist Church  15 Conklin Place 201-487-1244 Emergency Food

The River Mission– 436 Union St. wed. & Sunday 6 pm (201) 677-2299

 Buddies of NJ : AIDS/ HIV positive clients contact for details
149 Hudson Street Phone: 201-489-2900

 Mt. Olive 2’nd &4’th Th. 10-12  Fri. 11Am. 260 Central Ave

  Holy Trinity Church 2’nd Sat. & 4’th Sat Pangborn/ mercy house

Varack Church 120 Atlantic St. Food pantry: Mon, Wed, Sat 12-3:00 Contact for more details-Crystal@(347)-364-7084

For the FOOD SECURITY TASK FORCE Face Book pageCLICK HERE!

Hasbrouck Heights-Borough Hall; Info. Needed to Qualify        320 Boulevard, contact first: 201-288-0195, The Office of Concern Food Pantry at Saint Cecilia’s Parish  55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465

Harington pk –– CFA, ST CECELIA’S                ( Office of Concern ), Holy Communion Church -Norwood (201) 768-0634,   The Office of Concern Food Pantry at Saint Cecilia’s Parish  55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465

Hillsdale-Helping Hands food pantry   , United Methodist Church (201) 664-5231.   The Office of Concern Food Pantry at Saint Cecilia’s Parish                               55 West Demarest Ave  201-568-1465

HoHo kus-St Bartholomew’s Church 70 Sheridan Ave 201-444-5025                                        Social Service Association of Ridgewood The Office of Concern Food Pantry
at Saint Cecilia’s Parish  55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465

Leonia- Helping Hands Food Pantry, 818 Teaneck Rd (201) 837-1600 ext. 1825                  St. John the Evangelist Church 470 Broad Ave · (201) 947-4545                                        United Methodist church 396 Broad Ave · (201) 944-2970                    The Office of Concern Food Pantry at Saint Cecilia’s Parish                                         55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465

Little Ferry-St. Margaret; Served: Little Ferry/Moonachie                                                          31 Chamberlain Ave (201) 641-2988,   The Office of Concern Food Pantry
at Saint Cecilia’s Parish  55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465

Lodi- CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ) Calvary Baptist Church                                    sat. 11-12 third sat. call  ahead (973) 773-2444   St. Joseph Catholic Church.                                40 Spring Street Lodi,  Tel. 973-779-0643   Lodi & Garfield

Lyndhurst-Sacred Heart Church; 324 Ridge Rd, 324 Ridge Road (201) 438-1147,         Saint Michael  624 Page Ave,   201-939-1161   The Office of Concern Food Pantry
at Saint Cecilia’s Parish  55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465

Mahwah- CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ), Christ Church, Suffern, NY                    (845) 357-1615,     Ramapo Reformed Church;  CONTACT FIRST  (201) 529-3075           Social Services of Ridgewood

Maywood/Rochelle Park-Rochelle Park Welfare office 201-581-7730,                     CFA,  The Office of Concern Food Pantry at Saint Cecilia’s Parish                                                          55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465

Moonachie-CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ),          CUMAC Paterson  -emergency basis only

New Milford-Ascension Church; 256 Azalea Dr (201) 836-8961,            The Office of Concern Food Pantry  at Saint Cecilia’s Parish                                                  55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465 CFA,

North Arlington-Queen of Peace Church; 10 Franklin Pl, 201-997-0700           CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )

Northvale-St Anthony’s RC Church 199 Walnut St (201) 768-1177             call by appointment,   CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )

Norwood-Church of the Holy Communion 66 Summit St; 201-768-0634                             Hillsdale United Methodist Church 349 Hillsdale Ave, 201-664-5231 call first for info,               CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )

Oakland-Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 25 Purdue Ave, (201) 337-7596             Ponds Church; (201) 337-6744 for details   CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )

Paramus- CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )  St Bartholomew’s Church ;                   70 Sheridan Ave 201-444-5025     Social Service Association of Ridgewood,               Human Services Dept.; 201-265-2100, ext. 6100 call 1’st  Paramus for BCC students:  Bergen community College 400 CFA call for  student services: 201-447-7215

Park Ridge-Tri-Boro Food Pantry  of Montvale, 65 Pascack Rd · (201) 573-9083,                  Pascack Food Center  65 Pascack Rd, Park Ridge,Phone: (201) 573-9083                              CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )

Ridgefield Park-Saint Joseph’s Church; 115 E Fort Lee Rd  (201) 342-6300                             201-390-0867 verify addr,   St. Francis Food for Friends; 114 Mt. Vernon St 201-641-646         CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )

Ridgewood-  Social Service Association of Ridgewood & Vicinity,201-444-2980,                    St. Luke’s Church;   (201) 444-0272             CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )

River Edge-St.Peter the Apostle Church; 445 Fifth Ave
(201) 261-3366 call  for appointment, CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )

Rochelle park-Sacred Heart Church; Helping Hands Ministry – 201 843 8812                      call for emergency basis only,   also-   Rochelle Park Welfare office 201-581-7730         CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )

Rockleigh-Church of the Holy Communion ; 66 Summit St Norwood (201) 768-0634                call first, CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )

Rutherford- Rutherford Community Food Pantry; 176 Park Ave,  201-460-3628   CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )

Saddle Brook- CFA,                   ( Office of Concern ),  

 St . Philip the Apostle Church;   201-843-1888 call first.                                                                              

1’st Reformed Church of Saddle Brook–                                                                       Ackerman Ave (201) 843-6672  

Saddle River / Upper Saddle River – CFA;,90 Ridge Rd (201) 529-2029,     ST CECELIA’S;  ( Office of Concern )

South Hackensack-VINEYARD CHURCH; 310 Phillips Ave.(201) 440-2909;           Call First, CFA;,90 Ridge Rd (201) 529-2029, ST CECELIA’S;                                            ( Office of Concern )

Teaneck-Faith and Hope Food Pantry; 480 Warwick Ave 201-833-4501,                 Assembly of God; 185 W Englewood Ave (201) 837-9300  call 1’st

Teaneck-Helping Hands food pantry; Online form CLICK HERE! Contact info: pantryteaneck@gmail.com | 201-357-2545

191 The Plaza, Teaneck

Tenafly-  CFA 201-569-1804,, 201-569-1804,          ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )(201) 568-1465

Teterboro-VINEYARD CHURCH; 310 Phillips Ave.(201) 440-2909;  Call First                  CFA;,90 Ridge Rd (201) 529-2029, ST CECELIA’S;  ( Office of Concern )

waldwick–Social Service Association of Ridgewood & Vicinity,201-444-2980,                       St. Luke’s Church;  call  (201) 444-0272, CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )

Wallington–N.J. Food & Rescue; (Wallington & area pick up ) (Bulk food dist. for organizations too.)contact: 201 747 8705             Call for a pick up appointment contact them Via Face Book as well.

CFA, & ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ) also may use these…

Washington township- CFA 201-569-1804,, 201-569-1804,                                                                  ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )(201) 568-1465

Westwood-CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ), St. Andrew Parish

Woodcliff lake-CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ), Helping Hands                                           food pantry   , United Methodist Church (201) 664-5231

Woodridge–Assumption Church-Phone:(201) 438-5555 143 First St,                                               CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )

Wyckoff–WYCKOFF REFORMED CHURCH; 580 Wyckoff Ave.201-891-1782                                     CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )

Westwood- St. Andrew’s Church;& neighboring town residents
120 Washington Ave,  201-666-1100   CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )

PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY ORGANIZATION MAY CANCEL OR CHANGE THEIR SCHEDULES WITHOUT NOTICE! Please contact them directly for info!

NEW: Harvest To Hope is OPEN 4 days a week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday from 11am-12pm.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER – PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH AT
(201) 487-8220 OR ECCHACKENSACK@GMAIL.COM FOR INFO!


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For recipes and meals on a budget CLICK HERE!


Need to set up an appointment with Center for Food action? CLICK HERE! Want to set up with Bergen County Meals on Wheels? CLICK HERE! Note: many of these organizations have other thing, other necessities as well, not only food!

If you are homeless, you need to contact 211 for the homeless, hotel placement and then contact the respective agency that is providing services for permanent housing alter. Dial 211!


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Center for food action is open but you should call or fill out the online form to make an appointment! Some of the food pantries also have clothing and other non food items like baby needs too!

There are many new things going on, check out the newest HRG Media Group Blog entry HERE!


Important Covid and Non covid NJ websites!

COVID-19 NJ-HUB- https://covid19.nj.gov/ New Jersey Department of Health – http://nj.gov/health 
Center for Disease Control – http://cdc.gov
World Health Organization – http://who.int
http://Ready.gov –        http://ready.gov



Just an FYI; Did you know that you can check food stamps online? CLICK HERE to check it out and set up an account!


Reminder about #CodeBlue and #CodeRed! (#CodeRed explained)


New winter 2022 events (including flyers):

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Majestic lodge on First street Hackensack starting at 5 pm has free community hot catered dinners to go as well! If you are disabled and need meals on wheels in Bergen here is their info: CLICK HERE!

Just a reminder of a couple free community lunches and dinners; Every day and night, the Center in Hackensack has community lunches and dinners 7 days a week. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Majestic lodge on First street Hackensack starting at 5 pm has free community hot catered dinners to go as well! If you are disabled and need meals on wheels in Bergen here is their info: CLICK HERE!


Here are some “Grab & Go ” dinner locations and dates!