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What Kind of Help Are You Looking For?
I need groceries
I need groceries
Find nearby food pantries and mobile food distributions for individuals and families.
I need help buying food
I need help buying food
Apply for SNAP or get help completing and renewing your application.
I need meals delivered
I need meals delivered
Explore home-delivered meals and community dining for older or homebound residents.
Need food as soon as possible?
Need food as soon as possible?
Call NJ 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to find an open pantry or community meal near you.
You can also contact the Community FoodBank of New Jersey:
Food Assistance Line: 908-838-4831
Text: Send FindFood for English or Comida for Spanish to 908-224-7776
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Bayshore and Northern Monmouth
Bayshore and Northern Monmouth
Aberdeen, Atlantic Highlands, Hazlet, Highlands, Keansburg, Keyport, Matawan, Middletown, Union Beach and nearby towns.
Matawan United Methodist Food Pantry
478 Atlantic Avenue, Aberdeen
732-566-2996
Thursday, 10:00–11:30 a.m.; second and fourth Tuesday, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
St. John’s Food Pantry
2000 Florence Avenue, Hazlet
732-264-1236
Thursday, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Project Paul
211 Carr Avenue, Keansburg
732-787-4887
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry
42 Elizabeth Street, Keyport
732-888-1986
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Calico Cat Food Pantry
96 Kings Highway, Middletown
732-946-8525
First and third Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; appointments available from 3:00–5:30 p.m.
Pantry schedules, eligibility requirements and service availability can change. Please call before visiting to confirm the hours, required documents and whether the pantry serves your town. For additional locations, visit Fulfill’s Pantry and Soup Kitchen Directory or call 732-918-2600.
Costal Monmouth
Costal Monmouth
Asbury Park, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Long Branch, Neptune, Ocean Township and surrounding shore communities.
Mercy Center
1104 Main Street, Asbury Park
732-774-9397
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:30–4:00 p.m.
Bradley Food Pantry
101 Third Avenue, Neptune City
732-977-3606
Monday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
St. Paul’s Food Pantry
81 Webb Avenue, Ocean Grove
732-775-1125
Thursday, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
St. Brigid’s Food Pantry
300 Broadway, Long Branch
732-222-1411
Monday and Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
West Belmar Food Pantry
1000 17th Avenue, West Belmar
732-681-4413
Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Pantry schedules, eligibility requirements and service availability can change. Please call before visiting to confirm the hours, required documents and whether the pantry serves your town. For additional locations, visit Fulfill’s Pantry and Soup Kitchen Directory or call 732-918-2600.
Central Monmouth
Central Monmouth
Eatontown, Freehold, Howell, Marlboro, Red Bank, Shrewsbury, Tinton Falls and surrounding communities.
Lunch Break Food Pantry
121 Dr. James Parker Boulevard, Red Bank
732-747-8577
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m.–2:45 p.m.; Wednesday until 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Salvation Army Red Bank
180 Newman Springs Road, Red Bank
732-747-1626
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Eatontown Food Cooperative
15 Meridian Drive, Eatontown
732-610-8588
Every other Wednesday, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
St. Dorothea’s Food Pantry
240 Broad Street, Eatontown
732-542-0148, extension 6
Second and fourth Wednesday, 4:30–6:00 p.m.; second and fourth Saturday, 9:00–10:30 a.m.
Collingwood Park Seventh-day Adventist Food Pantry
276 Shark River Road, Tinton Falls
732-922-1675
Fourth Monday of the month, 1:00–6:00 p.m.
Pantry schedules, eligibility requirements and service availability can change. Please call before visiting to confirm the hours, required documents and whether the pantry serves your town. For additional locations, visit Fulfill’s Pantry and Soup Kitchen Directory or call 732-918-2600.
Western Monmouth
Western Monmouth
Allentown, Cream Ridge, Englishtown, Manalapan, Millstone, Roosevelt and Upper Freehold.
Allentown Food Pantry
20 High Street, Allentown
609-259-7289
Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; hours vary on the second Monday.
Samaritan Center
211 Route 522, Manalapan
732-446-1142
Every other Saturday, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Monmouth Worship Center Food Pantry
37 Vanderburg Road, Marlboro
732-332-9600
First and third Sunday, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Open Door Food Pantry
39 Throckmorton Street, Freehold
732-780-1089
Monday–Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; extended hours by appointment on the first Wednesday.
Christ Church Food Pantry
71 Oak Glen Road, Howell
732-938-7500
Second Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; assistance may also be available by appointment.
Pantry schedules, eligibility requirements and service availability can change. Please call before visiting to confirm the hours, required documents and whether the pantry serves your town. For additional locations, visit Fulfill’s Pantry and Soup Kitchen Directory or call 732-918-2600.
Get Help Paying for Groceries
Get Help Paying for Groceries
SNAP provides monthly grocery benefits to eligible individuals and families. Working households may qualify depending on household size, income, expenses and other eligibility requirements.
Monmouth County Division of Social Services
3000 Kozloski Road, Freehold
Phone: 732-431-6000, ext. 4200
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Residents can also visit a Monmouth ACTS in My Community location for in-person information about SNAP, NJ FamilyCare and cash-assistance applications.
Monmouth ACTS ResourceConnect: 732-683-8959
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Children's Feeding Program
Children's Feeding Program
Fulfill supports several programs for children and families:
Backpack Program
Provides children with easy-to-prepare food for weekends and school breaks through participating schools.
Kids Café
Provides meals through participating after-school programs, including programs in Asbury Park and Red Bank.
Summer Meals
Offers free meals to eligible children through participating summer recreation programs.
Meals on Wheels of Monmouth County
Meals on Wheels of Monmouth County
Interfaith Neighbors provides free weekday meals to eligible homebound seniors and some disabled Monmouth County residents.
The program generally serves:
Monmouth County residents age 60 or older
People who are homebound
People unable to shop for or prepare meals
Some eligible disabled residents under age 60
Phone: 732-775-0525
Home office: 810 Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park
Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges
Provides food assistance and connections to SNAP navigators and other benefit resources.
Pantry location: 357 South Jefferson Street, Orange
Phone: 973-856-4000
Email: IFPOranges@gmail.com
Before Visiting a Pantry
Before Visiting a Pantry
Use a small checklist:
☐ Photo ID
☐ Proof of address
☐ Identification for household members
☐ Reusable grocery bags
☐ Information about household income or benefits
Pantry schedules, eligibility rules and food availability can change. LCCI provides resource navigation and referrals but does not operate these programs or guarantee food availability or eligibility.
Still need help?
Still need help?
Need Help Finding Resources?
Need Help Finding Resources?
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Legacy Community Care Initiative provides resource navigation and referrals to help residents connect with food and community-support programs.
LCCI provides resource navigation and referrals. We do not operate food pantries, distribute food or guarantee program eligibility or availability.
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