SAINT FRANCIS’S FOOD PANTRY

At Saint Francis of Assisi, we recognize Jesus in our brothers and sisters who are in need. Inspired by the Gospel and the command of our Lord to care for the hungry, our Food Pantry serves individuals and families in our community with compassion, dignity, and respect.

The food items provided are supplemental, pre-packaged bags of groceries that vary according to available donations. While these provisions are not intended to meet all of a family's needs, they are offered as a tangible expression of Christian charity and our commitment to serving Christ in one another.

Food Pantry Hours
Bi-weekly on Tuesdays
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Location
114 Mt. Vernon Street
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

If you are in need of assistance, or would like to support this ministry through donations or volunteer service, please contact the Parish Office. Together, we strive to fulfill the words of our Lord: "For I was hungry and you gave me food" (Matthew 25:35).

Contact

Deacon Victor Conversano, Jr.
Director of the Food Pantry
201.641.6464 | deaconvic@stfrancisrp.org

SUPPORTING SAINT FRANCIS’S FOOD PANTRY

The Food Pantry is a ministry of Christian charity, sustained by the generosity of our parishioners, friends, neighbors, and volunteers who answer Christ's call to feed the hungry and care for those most in need. Every donation and every hour of service is a living witness to the Gospel and a work of mercy offered in His name.

As a parish ministry, we depend entirely on the generosity of our parish family, local schools, organizations, businesses, charitable fundraisers, food drives, and memorial gifts offered in memory of loved ones. We receive no government funding or outside financial support. Through Divine Providence and the faithful stewardship of so many generous hearts, God continues to bless this ministry, allowing us to provide nourishment, hope, and the love of Christ to families in their time of need.

Food donations may be placed in the church vestibule or dropped off at the sacristy before or after any Mass.

Monetary donations may be placed in the weekly collection basket (please indicate "Food Pantry" on the envelope or memo line) or mailed to:

Saint Francis’s Food Pantry
Attn: Deacon Victor Conversano, Jr.
125 Park Street
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

Thank you for helping us continue the work of Christian charity. Through your generosity, we are able to serve our neighbors and live out the words of our Lord: "For I was hungry and you gave me food" (Matthew 25:35).

Saint Francis’s Food Pantry relies on the generosity of parishioners and friends to assist individuals and families in need throughout our community. By sharing what God has entrusted to us, we participate in the Church's mission of serving Christ in the poor and the hungry.

We gratefully accept donations of non-perishable food items as well as monetary contributions.

Suggested Food Donations

Canned Goods

  • Beans

  • Chili

  • Fruit

  • Soups and stews

  • Tomato sauce

  • Tuna and canned chicken

  • Vegetables

Breakfast Items

  • Cereal

  • Oatmeal

  • Pancake mix

  • Syrup

Beverages

  • Coffee

  • Tea

  • Hot chocolate

Pantry Staples

  • Macaroni and cheese

  • Pasta

  • Rice

  • Other shelf-stable grains and non-perishable foods

Household and Personal Care Items

  • Hygiene products

  • Toilet paper

  • Paper towels

  • Tissues

  • Other paper products

OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS

  • THANKSGIVING

    Traditional Thanksgiving food items, such as stuffing, cranberry sauce, and muffin mix, are distributed to the families we serve, along with a turkey or ham, helping them gather around the table for a warm and memorable holiday meal!

  • CHRISTMAS & THE GIVING TREE

    Special holiday food items are donated and distributed to the families we serve, along with toys and gifts generously provided by our parishioners, friends, and local organizations through our Giving Tree Program!

  • EASTER

    In addition to nonperishable food donations, the children served by our Food Pantry receive a chocolate Easter bunny each year. Your generosity helps bring both practical assistance and a joyful reminder of the hope of Easter to the families we serve!

VOLUNTEERS

Our Food Pantry is sustained by the generosity and dedication of the volunteers of Saint Francis of Assisi, who faithfully give of their time and talents to serve our neighbors in need. Through their compassion and commitment, this ministry continues to provide hope, dignity, and nourishment to countless families in our community.


Deacon Victor Conversano, Jr. | Director of the Food Pantry