Neighbors Helping Neighbors for over 100 years

Social Service Association of Ridgewood and Vicinity (SSA) is a food security organization. We are the faces behind the Red Door Food Pantry at the Ridgewood Train Station. Since 1913, we’ve been a beacon of hope and help to our neighbors facing hardship, providing a community safety net.

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“Words cannot express my gratitude for the generosity shown to my family and me from the staff…”

Serving over 500 individuals

SSA provides food security and other critical assistance to over 500 individuals in our local community.

SSA serves Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park, Waldwick, & Wyckoff.

45 Percent are children

Our neighbors in need include single and two-parent families, the elderly, and the disabled. Their challenges include unemployment, underemployment, and life-changing illness or death. 45% of those we assist are children.

OVer 10 Local Programs

Programs include: Red Door food pantry, our voucher program, and supplemental services such as childcare stipends, rent & utility assistance, camp scholarships, Thanksgiving meals, and holiday gifts for children.

We are located at the Ridgewood Train Station, adjacent to the NJ Transit ticket office. Look for our red doors!

Office hours:

Monday
12pm - 6pm
Tuesday through Thursday
9:30am - 3pm

Mailing address is
6 Station Plaza, Ridgewood NJ 07450


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Reach out with any comments, questions, or concerns regarding any of our services, donations, or volunteering opportunities.


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