The Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges Inc is a volunteer-powered, New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID #45-5497470.
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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.
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Your donations help ensure that we have enough essential items to offer every client each week. Many employers match charitable contributions, which can double or even triple the impact of your gift. We encourage you to check whether your employer offers a matching gift program. Please see below for details necessary for requesting a match.
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Donations and Tribute Requests may be made online by clicking the button below.
Scroll down for additional ways to give, 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
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​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
or Request Employer Match
The Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges welcomes DAF Donations and employer/corporate matching gifts.
Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges, Inc
Tax ID #45-5497470
P.O. Box 341, Short Hills, NJ 07078
973-856-4000 IFPOranges@gmail.com
Request a Tribute
Online Donation:
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Click "Donate Online" 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
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.
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:
Epiphany and Christ Church
105 Main Street, Orange
(Enter the building at the back of the parking lot into Parish Hall.)
Questions? Call Kerin at 973-609-0203
Donations must be brought directly to the Church.
IFPO does not accept these items.
Thanks + Giving Fundraising Campaign
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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