Food Donation

Reducing Waste Through Donation

Reducing food waste by donating surplus food instead of throwing it away is one of the most effective ways to support both environmental sustainability and community wellbeing. According to the USDA, approximately 30-40% of the food supply in the United States is wasted. When edible food is discarded, it not only wastes the resources used to produce it, but also contributes to greenhouse gas emissions as it decomposes in landfills. By donating excess food to local food banks, shelters, and community organizations, individuals, schools, and businesses can help close the gap between food waste and food insecurity. Many people in our communities struggle to access fresh, nutritious meals, and donations of safe, edible food can make a meaningful difference.

Where to Donate/Receive Food

Across Morris County, many food assistance organizations welcome donations from individuals, businesses, and institutions. Each organization has its own storage capacity and specific needs, so it’s important to check their guidelines before donating or receiving food. See the list below to explore food assistance organizations within Morris County. Prior to donating, check the organization’s linked ‘Current Needs List’ webpage or call to ensure your donation fits their criteria.

Organization	Address	Accepted Donations	Donor Process	Recipient Process
Interfaith Food Pantry	2 Executive Drive Morris Plains, NJ 07950	Current Needs List – Perishable food – Non-perishable food	For large donations or perishable items call 973-538-8049 ext.236 to make drop-off arrangements. Otherwise, items can be dropped off at pantry Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-4:30pm.	Clients must call 973-538-8049 ext. 210 preregister with the pantry and participate in a short intake interview.
Town of Boonton Food Pantry	100 Washington Street Boonton, NJ 07005	– Non-perishable food – General hygiene products – Cleaning products	Call (973) 402-9410 ext.634 to make drop-off arrangements.	Check website for current food pickup days.
Loaves and Fishes	513 Birch Street Boonton, NJ 07005	Current Needs List – Non-perishable food – General hygiene products	Donations can be dropped off at pantry.	Check website for current food pickup days.
Abiding Peace Lutheran Church	305 US-46 Budd Lake, NJ 07828	Current Needs List *see latest newsletter for list – Non-perishable food	Donations of non-perishable items may be dropped off during office hours (see latest newsletter for office hours).	Call (973) 691-9393 or email Pastor Serena at pastorserena@optimum.net. Available Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
St. Anthony’s Church	65 Bartholdi Avenue Butler, NJ 07405	Current Needs List – Non-perishable food – General hygiene products – Cleaning products	Donations can be dropped off in bin inside of church or at church office on weekdays from 9:00am-3:00pm.	Fill out intake form in-person during pantry hours. Pantry is open 2nd Saturday of each month from 8:00am-11:00am in St. Anthony Parish Center.
Chester Food Pantry	100 North Road Chester, NJ 07930	Current Needs List – Non-perishable food – General hygiene products – Cleaning products	Donations can be dropped in bin anytime, see Current Needs List for bin locations.	Fill out intake form on website.
Denville Township Food Pantry	1 St. Mary’s Place 2nd floor Denville, NJ 07834	Current Needs List – Non-perishable food – General hygiene products – Cleaning products	Donations can be dropped off in bin inside of the Denville Municipal building.	For food assistance contact the Office of Temporary Assistance at 340 West Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 or call 973-326-7800.
Nourish NJ	36 Sussex Avenue Morristown, NJ 07960 347 S Salem Street Dover, NJ 07801	Current Needs List – Non-perishable food – General hygiene products – Cleaning products	Donations can be dropped off at 347 S Salem Street, Dover NJ Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 3:30pm.	Speak with a case worker by visiting one of Nourish NJ’s locations or call 862-379-0030.
Saint Mary’s	425 West Blackwell Street, Dover, NJ 07801	Current Needs List – Non-perishable food	Donations can be dropped off in the box at the top of the stairs by the food pantry.	Call 973-362-1146 or email foodpantry@stmarysdover.org for more information.
Salvation Army	76 N Bergen Street Dover, NJ 07801	– Non-perishable food – Perishable food	Donations can be dropped off at pantry Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 12:00pm.	No intake process, food pickup Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm. Call 973-366-0764 to confirm.
The Hope House	101-103 Bassett Highway Dover, NJ 07801	Current Needs List – Non-perishable food – General hygiene products	Email info@ccpaterson.org or call 973-944-5992 for more information on making a donation or to drop off supplies.	Email info@ccpaterson.org for current hours as they change weekly.
The CARE Center of NJ	140 Green Pond Road Rockaway Township, NJ 07866	Current Needs List – Non-perishable food	Email FoodPantry@CARECenterNJ.org to make drop-off arrangements.	Fill out intake form on website.
First Memorial Presbyterian Church	51 W. Blackwell Street Dover, NJ 07801	Current Needs List – Non-perishable food	Drop off donations at church Tuesday – Thursday & Sunday 10am – 12pm.	Call 973-366-0216 or email firstmemorial@optimum.net for more information.
Trinity Lutheran Church	23 E. Blackwell Street Dover, NJ 07801	Current Needs List – Non-perishable food	Donations can be dropped off at pantry 9:15am-11:15am, Monday-Thursday. If you cannot make it during that time, please call the church office to make an appointment.	ID is required and you can pick up groceries every 3 weeks. Check website for current food pickup days.
Holy Family Church	1 Lloyd Avenue Florham Park, NJ 07932	– Non-perishable food	Donation baskets for pantry donations are located near the entrances of the church.	Contact either Anne Platoff (973-822-0430) or Sharon Carr (973-568-5932).
Hurdtown United Methodist Church	823 NJ-15 Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849	– Non-perishable food	Drop off donations at church Sunday 9:30am-11:00am.	By appointment only, call 973- 663-1216
Our Lady Star of the Sea RC Church	237 Espanong Road Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849	– Non-perishable food	Donations can be dropped off in the receptacles in the Church vestibule and at bottom of side door steps.	Appointments are made for distribution to families on Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00am-11:45am, 1:30pm- 3:15pm call 973-663-0211 for appointment.
Lincoln Park Food Pantry	10 Boonton Turnpike Lincoln Park, NJ 07035	Current Needs List – Non-perishable food *see nutrition policy on website	Donations can be dropped off at the borough vestibule.	Call 973-694-2890 or email foodpantry@bolp.org. Eligibility is based on income and size of your family. Application is available on website.
Long Valley Community Assistance Program	39 Bartley Road Long Valley NJ 07853	Current Needs List – Non-perishable food – General hygiene products – Cleaning products	Green donation bins are located inside Hoffman’s Supply or donations can be made every Thursday 9:00am-11:00am at the Long Valley Presbyterian Church.	Check website for current food pickup days.
Montville Kiwanis Food Pantry	91 Passaic Valley Road Montville, NJ 07045	Current Needs List – Non-perishable food	Donations can be dropped off at the pantry every Thursday 4:00pm-6:00pm and Saturday 10:00am- 12:00pm.	Fill out intake form on website.
Table of Hope	65 Spring Street Morristown NJ 07960	Current Needs List – Kitchen supplies		Fill out intake form on website.
Netcong Food Bank	23 Maple Avenue Netcong, NJ 07857	Current Needs List – Non-perishable food – Perishable food – Toiletries	Drop off non-perishables in food bins in front of Netcong Police Department. Any perishable food must be dropped of at pantry during hours of operation, Tuesdays 10:00am – 12:00pm.	The Netcong food bank is open every week on Tuesdays 10:00am – 12:00pm in front of town hall at 23 Maple Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857. They do not ask for identification and provide assistance to Netcong and the surrounding municipalities.
Milton United Methodist Church	316 Dover-Milton Road Oak Ridge, NJ 07438	Current Needs List – Non-perishable food	Donations can be dropped off at the pantry.	Call the church office at 973-697-3194. If no one answers, leave a message with a number where you can be reached.
Pequannock Township Food Pantry	529 Newark Pompton Turnpike Pompton Plains, NJ 07444	Current Needs List – Non-perishable food	Donations can be dropped off every weekday inside the front door of Friendship Hall at the First Reformed Church from 9:00am-1:00pm.	Call 973-835-1145 or email peqtwspfoodpantry@yahoo.com.
Rockaway Food Closet	35 Church Street Rockaway, NJ 07866	Current Needs List – Non-perishable food	Donations can be dropped off at the pantry Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 9:30am-12:30pm and Tuesday 4:00pm-6:00pm.	Food can be picked up at pantry Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 9:30am-12:30pm and Tuesday 4:00pm-6:00pm.
Wharton United Community Church at Saint John’s	20 Church Street Wharton, NJ 07885	Non-perishable food	Donations can be dropped off at the marked bin by the church main office door on Grove St.	Call the church office at . If no one answers, leave a message with a number where you can be reached.