Rutherford Food Pantry

Rutherford Food Pantry Located on the ground floor of Rutherford Borough Hall, 176 Park Avenue. Rutherford Food Pantry Mission Statement:
The Rutherford Community (Food) Pantry, Inc.

Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours, 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. is a volunteer non-profit organization which meets emergency and ongoing needs of food and personal hygiene items for citizens of Rutherford, members of Rutherford’s Religious Institutions, and others who are referred by an approved agency. The Food Pantry is a joint effort of community faith congregations, or

ganizations, and concerned citizens. We appreciate and need your support! History
Late in January 1998, leaders in Rutherford began to examine what could be done to better care for those in our community who were in need of the basic necessities of life. The urgency for a centralized pantry in our community with easy access and set hours of operation was considered to be the best way to benefit those in need of assistance. Because of this shared vision and concern of the Rutherford clergy, the Social Services Department, and other Rutherford Community organizations, we are grateful that the Rutherford Community (Food) Pantry became a reality. Food Pantry Clients:
Referred Rutherford residents are allowed to pick up items twice a month during hours of operation. One bag of items per household member will be supplied per visit. During 2012, the Rutherford Food Pantry served 157 households consisting of 342 individuals. There were 1,768 visits, and 4,081 bags distributed. Hours of Operation/Location:
The Pantry is located in the basement of Borough Hall, 176 Park Avenue. Hours of operation are:
Monday 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (201)-460-3000, ext. 3168

Donations
Donations of food/personal hygiene items may be dropped off at the Pantry during hours of operation. If the pantry is closed, please leave donations in front of the door. Please note: for any large donations, please call the Pantry at (201) 460-3000, ext. 3168 to arrange a drop-off time. The Rutherford Food Pantry cannot accept expired or perishable food. Volunteers
The Rutherford Food Pantry is staffed by 47 generous volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call (201) 460-3000, ext. 3168. Thank you.

01/08/2026
01/07/2026

Today we delivered our January donation to the Rutherford Food Pantry, using our ENF Spotlight Grant. The current needs list includes toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, school snacks and honey.

01/05/2026

Items needed (as of 1/5/26)…

Honey
School snacks
Crackers
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Tissues

12/14/2025

Items needed (as of 12/12/25):
Parmalat
Coffee
Cookies (any kind)
Crackers (Ritz, Triscuit, Saltines, Graham)
Goldfish crackers
Honey
Cat food
Paper towels

14 girls from Troop 99091 volunteered at the Rutherford Community Food Pantry this past week. Thanks for all of your he...
11/16/2025

14 girls from Troop 99091 volunteered at the Rutherford Community Food Pantry this past week. Thanks for all of your help organizing the shelves.

Our amazing community has already filled our previous needs list through Thanksgiving! If you would like to donate to th...
11/10/2025

Our amazing community has already filled our previous needs list through Thanksgiving!

If you would like to donate to the pantry at this time, we are most in need of the following hygiene products :

Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash
Toothpaste
Lotion
Razors
Deodorant
Floss
Dish Soap
Laundry Detergent

Please note: the above items come in a variety of sizes. The 16 or 24 ounce options are the most sensible for our clients, as anything larger can become too heavy and unwieldy to carry.

https://www.rutherfordcommunitypantry.org/

Thanks to the overwhelming support we've received, we are fully stocked on the items we published last week. Based on ou...
11/06/2025

Thanks to the overwhelming support we've received, we are fully stocked on the items we published last week.

Based on our current inventory, below are the items most needed as we approach the holiday season.

As always, thank you for your support!

Yams
Potato (Bags or Canned)
Cranberry sauce
Gravy
Pears
Oranges
Pancake Mix
Syrup for pancakes
Large Juices 64oz
Cake Mix
Frosting
Hot Chocolate
Chef Boyardee
Carnation Evaporated Milk

www.rutherfordcommunitypantry.org

11/06/2025

Thanks to the overwhelming support we've received, we are fully stocked on the items we published last week.

Based on our current inventory, below are the items most needed as we approach the holiday season.

As always, thank you for your support!

Yams
Potato (Bags or Canned)
Cranberry sauce
Gravy
Pears
Oranges
Pancake Mix
Syrup for pancakes
Large Juices 64oz
Cake Mix
Frosting
Hot Chocolate
Chef Boyardee
Carnation Evaporated Milk

Send a message to learn more

And we're back! Our website is up again and updated with the current needs list. Additionally, for all who are asking us...
11/01/2025

And we're back! Our website is up again and updated with the current needs list. Additionally, for all who are asking us the best ways to help the Pantry, please below.

You can also email [email protected] with any question.

- Before you donate, please check expiration dates! We cannot legally give out expired foods. Throwing out expired foods takes up a big chunk of our volunteers' time.

- Prioritize our most needed items! We are a small but mighty pantry that utilizes every inch of our space. To maximize space efficiency, our inventory is carefully curated and rotated on a regular basis. Some weeks we are (gratefully) full, and some weeks we're not. Fulfilling our most needed items helps our volunteers effectively manage inventory.

- Planning a food drive or large donation drop off? Please contact us ahead of time so we can work together and give our volunteers advance notice.

- Non-perishables only, please. We do not have refrigeration capabilities, so shelf-stable, non-perishable foods are what we can offer.

- We accept donations of Gift Cards! Gift Cards in denominations of $25 to local grocery stores afford our clients the ability to shop for nutritious proteins and fresh fruits and vegetables. Stores such as Aldi and Shop Rite are easily accessible to our clients, who often rely on public transportation for shopping.

How can you help? Before you donate, please check expiration dates! We cannot legally give out expired foods. Throwing out expired foods takes up a big chunk of our volunteers' time. Prioritize our most needed items! We are a small but mighty pantry that utilizes every inch of our space. To

We are currently having technical difficulties with our website and unable to update it, but greatly appreciate all the ...
10/29/2025

We are currently having technical difficulties with our website and unable to update it, but greatly appreciate all the recent support the community has offered.

Below are the most pressing needs at the pantry right now. In the coming days, we'll be offering more information for those affected by Friday's SNAP benefits freeze.

Tuna
Chicken in a can
Sardines
Spam
Hash
Beef Stew
Clams
Salmon
Coffee
Tea
Oatmeal
Beets
Corn

As always, we thank the Rutherford community for your continued generosity that has kept the Pantry thriving for nearly 30 years.

The next few weeks or months may bring food insecurity to more households and with your help, we'll be prepared to meet those needs.

09/16/2025

September 2025 Needs List:

Hearty soups (NO chicken please)
Crackers (saltines, ritz, club, etc.)
Oyster crackers
Broth- chicken, beef, etc.

The Rutherford Community Food Pantry would like to thank AIRTECH for their generous donation. We would also like to tha...
08/18/2025

The Rutherford Community Food Pantry would like to thank AIRTECH for their generous donation. We would also like to thank them for the time they spend volunteering at the Pantry.

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