OFFICE OF CONCERN FOOD PANTRY

The Office of Concern Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization sponsored by St. Cecilia’s church, but is independent functionally and financially.  The Office of Concern Food Pantry has an active, hands-on Board of Directors who participate in the activities that enable the Food Pantry to function

 

The Office of Concern was started in 1980 to help a few families who were displaced by a fire.  From that beginning we have become the largest single location food pantry in Bergen County, NJ. 

 

Our families include the working poor, retirees, and those struggling to feed babies and small children.  Once a family registers with us they can come to our location and receive food once a week.  Currently over 1000 families are registered with us.  In 2022 we served 29,787 families (an average of 584 families per week) or over 104,000 people and distributed over 25,000 lbs of food weekly… approximately 12.5 tons per week … making us one of the largest food pantries in northern New Jersey.

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The Office of Concern Food Pantry is in compliance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies - Non-Discrimination Policies.

 

We are associated with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) and participate in federal and New Jersey state food programs.

 

Eligibility:  All those in need and hungry will always receive an emergency supply of food.  No appointment or social service referral is necessary.  To receive food on a weekly basis the family must register with us and their family income must be at or below U.S. government poverty levels. Click here for Registration Form - English or Registration Form - Spanish.

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To apply for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program & get help with Energy Bills click here.