The Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges Inc is a volunteer-powered, New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID #45-5497470.
In 2024, the IFPO relied on hundreds of volunteers collectively contributing over 11,000 hours of their time and talent to help our community.
We are incredibly grateful to have generous donors who are able to provide financial support of our work. Donations help us ensure that we have enough essential items to offer to every client each week.
Donations and/or Tribute Requests may be made online by clicking the button. Scroll down for additional ways to donate, including Donor-Advised Funds. Thank you in advance for your support.
Donate by Check​
Checks should be payable to:
"Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges"
P.O. Box 341
Short Hills, NJ 07078
​Donate via Zelle
Zelle to IFPOTreasurer@gmail.com
Include your email address in the memo in order to receive a receipt.​​
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Donate via Donor-Advised Fund
The Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges accepts donations via DAF.
Tax ID #45-5497470.​​
Request a Tribute
Online Donation:
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Click Orange "Donate" Button Above
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Under "Select a Campaign," choose "Request a Tribute" from the menu.​
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To Request a Tribute and Donate By Check​
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Click Here to submit Tribute details
IFPO Seeks Produce Partners
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"Do you have fresh produce?" is the most common question from our neighbors. For the past few years, the Community Food Bank of NJ has been providing the IFPO with 20-lb boxes of assorted vegetables and fruit each week. Due to a change in circumstances, IFPO's allocation of produce boxes is decreasing by 22% beginning in March, a reduction of 126 produce boxes each week.
The IFPO is seeking sponsors to help us continue this cornerstone and critical program.
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$700 will cover one pallet (63 produce boxes)
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$1,400 will purchase two pallets
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$2,100 will purchase three pallets of fresh and nutritious fruits and vegetables. ​
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CLICK HERE TO
Select the "Produce Partner" campaign from the dropdown menu.
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Contributors will have the opportunity to have their sponsorships publicly recognized through our various communication channels. We are grateful for our incredibly generous supporters who allow us to serve our nearby neighbors with dignity and respect.
Food Donations
Your school, organization, team, or scout troop can hold a
Food Drive to benefit the Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges.
We encourage you to ​reach out to us at IFPOranges@gmail.com to inquire about our current needs, or select 2 to 3 items from the Pantry Needs list.
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A bag full of just one item is greatly appreciated!
Please Sort items by category & check expiration dates before dropping off
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Food for thought: The IFPO needs 650+ cans of soup, tuna, peanut butter, etc each week! This is why it is helpful for collections to focus on gathering large quantities of one or two items.
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Current Pantry Needs
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Protein: Canned tuna, chicken, salmon​
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Soup (hearty, low-sodium preferred)
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Peanut Butter
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Pasta Sauce (Cans)
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Dry black beans or lentils
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Cereal
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Deodorant
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"Bar" Soap- no liquid soap or body wash
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Toothpaste
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* We cannot accept opened packages, expired food or dented cans.
Church of the Epiphany & Christ Church
Accepts Clothing and Small Household Goods
The Church (the longtime, pre-pandemic home of the IFPO) is seeking donations of IN SEASON clothing and shoes for children and adults. The church also welcome contributions of small household items (pots and pans, housewares, bed linens, and small appliances such as toasters or coffeemakers). Please, no furniture, or anything big and bulky. These items will be distributed at the Church’s Saturday food pantry.
DROP-OFF TIME: Saturdays, 9 am-1:30 pm
DROP OFF LOCATION:
Church of Epiphany and Christ Church
105 Main Street, Orange
(Enter the building at the back of the parking lot into Parish Hall.)
Questions? Call Epiphany and Christ Church at
973-629-7713.
Donations must be brought directly to the Church.
IFPO does not accept these items.
The Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges is an approved 501(c)(3) charity.
The IFPO is volunteer-powered.
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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