Food
FULFILL NJ
(732) 918-2600, 3300 Rt 66, Neptune, will help locate food pantries and assist with NJ SNAP enrollment; visit www.fulfillnj.org
NJ SNAP
(800) 687- 9512, complete applications for food stamps at Monmouth County Social Services, call for outreach locations and times; visit oneapp.dhs.state.nj.us
WIC
(732) 471-9301, applications done through the VNACJ, Asbury Park, provides WIC checks for the purchase of nutritious foods and offers nutrition education programs; visit www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/wic/
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
(609) 984-0692 contact your local school for more information; visit www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/fn/childadult/school_lunch.html
MONMOUTH COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES
(732) 431-6000, 3000 Kozloski Rd; assists with applications for SNAP (food stamps)
Long Branch
LONG BRANCH SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
(732) 571-6542, 85 2nd Ave; Meals on Wheels food services for ages 60 and over, transportation for food and medical assistance, must call in advance; visit www.longbranch.org/departments/SeniorAffairs
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF REFORMATION
(732) 229- 9180, 992 Broadway; food pantry Tues 7-8:30 pm and Sat 8:30-10 am, proof of residence and income required, Clothes Closet 2nd and 4th Sat 8:30-10 am, Meal at Noon Sat 12-1 pm, bagged lunch 11am-12 pm, for info on Meal at Noon contact Byron Griffin at byrona488@aol.com; visit reformationwlb.org
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
(732) 229-2035, 93 Liberty St; Meal at Noon Sat from 11 am-1 pm, and bagged lunches Weds 12 pm; visit secondbaptistlb.org
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH
(732) 222-1411, 300 Broadway; food pantry and soup kitchen Mon, Weds 1-3 pm and Sat 6:30-7:30 pm; visit stjames-longbranch.org
ST. LUKE'S METHODIST CHURCH
(732) 222-1341, 535 Broadway; food pantry Fri 3-5 pm, soup kitchen Tues 4-5 pm, Thanksgiving and Easter Sunday meal open to all; visit stlukesumclb.org
ST. MICHAEL'S
(732) 222- 8080, 6 West End Ct; call for food pantry appointment
Aberdeen
Allentown
MATAWAN UNITED METHODIST PANTRY
(732) 566-2996, 478 Atlantic Ave; food pantry Thurs 10-11:30 am and 2nd and 4th Tues 6:30-7:30 pm, also serves residents of Matawan, NJ SNAP outreach location, call for dates and times; visit matawanumc.org
ALLENTOWN COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
(609) 259-7289, 20 High St; food pantry Mon, Weds, Fri 10 am-2 pm, contact lisamsellers@hotmail.com or sanduner@optonline.net for food pantry; visit allentownpresbyterian.org/local/
Asbury Park
*Many food pantries and soup kitchens in Asbury Park also serve residents of Neptune; call ahead to confirm
ASBURY PARK SENIOR CENTER
(732) 988- 5252, 1201 Springwood Ave; Meals on Wheels for ages 60 and over, transportation for food, must call in advance; visit cityofasburypark.com/213/Senior-Center
FIRST UNITED METHODIST
(732) 775-2693, 906 Grand Ave; food pantry Thurs 10 am-12 pm and soup kitchen Weds 5 pm
JERSEY SHORE RESCUE MISSION
(732) 988-0242, 701 Memorial Dr; provides food, shelter, clothing, and other critical necessities for homeless; visit jerseyshorerescue.org
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
(732) 774-6886, 705 Summerfield Ave; food pantry Fri, doors open at 10:30 am starts at 11:30 am, Kosher Meals on Wheels throughout Monmouth County; visit www.jfcsmonmouth.org/food-support-services
SALVATION ARMY
(732) 775-8698, 605 Asbury Ave; food pantry Mon, Fri 9-11 am, open to residents of Asbury Park, Neptune, Oakhurst, Avon, Bradley Beach, Ocean Twp, and Wannamassa, ID required; visit newjersey.salvationarmy.org
Bradley Beach
BRADLEY FOOD PANTRY
(732) 775-0161, 605 4th Ave; food pantry Mon—Fri 10 am-12 pm, Thursdays 6-7 pm, also serves residents of Asbury Park, Avon, Belmar, Lake Como, Neptune, and Wall; visit bradleyfoodpantry.org
Farmingdale
JOSHUA HOUSE MINISTRIES
(732) 751-0715, 42 Main St; food pantry Mon 10 am-12 pm and Weds 1-3 pm, also serves residents of Howell
Hazlet
ST JOHN'S PANTRY
(732) 264-1236, 2000 Florence Ave; call ahead for pantry schedule
Keansburg
PROJECT PAUL
(732) 787-4887, 211 Carr Ave; food pantry Weds and Fri 9:45-11:45 am and 12:45-2:45 pm; thrift shop Mon—Fri 10 am-3 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm; visit projectpaul.org
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF ATONEMENT
(732) 776-5727, 308 1st Ave; food pantry 2nd and 4th Weds 10:30 am-12:30 pm; visit atonementlutheranchurch.com
MERCY CENTER
(732) 774-9397, 1106 Main St; food pantry Mon—Fri 8:30 am-4 pm (closed 12:30-1:30 pm; visit mercycenternj.org
ST. GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX
(732) 775-2777, 700 Grand Ave; soup kitchen Mon 4-5 pm; visit stgeorgeap.org/ministries/soup-kitchen
TRINITY EPISCOPAL
(732) 775-5084, 503 Asbury Ave; food pantry Tues, Weds, Fri 11 am-1 pm, soup kitchen Sat 11:30 am-1 pm; visit trinitynj.com/food-justice
Eatontown
EATONTOWN FOOD CO-OP
(732) 610-8588, 15 Meridian Dr (entry on left side of building); food pantry every other Wednesday, call ahead for exact times; visit freefood.org
ST. DOROTHEA'S
(732) 542-0148 ext. 6, 240 Broad St; food pantry 2nd and 4th Wed and 2nd and 4th Sat, call ahead for exact times, must bring your own bags, can only go once a month and you should arrive 15 mins early; visit saintdorothea.org/Food-Pantry
Freehold
FEED ALL GOD'S CHILDREN (OPEN DOOR LUNCH PROGRAM)
(732) 761-0781, 33 Throckmorton St; soup kitchen Mon, Wed, Thurs 11 am-1 pm, open to all
NEW HOPE PANTRY
(732) 780-9210, 28 First St; food pantry 3rd Thurs 10 am-1 pm and following Sat 9 am-1 pm, church@newhopefreehold.org for more info; visit freefood.org/l/new-hope-pantry
Howell
HOWELL EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY
(732) 938-2368, 449 Adelphia Rd; food pantry last Mon 3:30-7:30 pm, email howellemergencyfoodpantry@gmail.com for more info
CHRIST CHURCH OF HOWELL PANTRY
(732) 938-7500, 71 Oak Glen Rd; food pantry 2nd Sat 8:30 am-12:30 pm; visit christchurchnj.com
Manalapan
SAMARITAN CENTER
(732) 446-1142, 211 County Rd 522; food pantry Tues, Thurs, and Sat 9:30-12:30 pm
Manasquan
HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
(732) 223-4115, 23 Taylor Ave; call ahead for food pantry schedule; visit hopecom.net
Marlboro
MONMOUTH WORSHIP CENTER
(732) 332-9600, 37 Vanderburg Rd: food pantry, 1st and 3rd Sun 1-3 pm; visit monmouthworship.org;
MANASQUAN FOOD PANTRY
(732) 223-0898, 16 Virginia Ave; call ahead for food pantry schedule; visit manasquanfoodpantry.org
Matawan
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MATAWAN
(732) 566-2663, 833 Hwy 34; food pantry every 4th Sat 8 am-12 pm, they host Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas distributions, only open to Matawan and Aberdeen residents; visit firstpresmatawan.org
Middletown
CALICO CAT CUPBOARD & PANTRY
(732) 671-0550, 96 Kings Hwy; food pantry Weds 9:30 am-2:30 pm and every 3rd Sat from 9-11am for working low income families, first visit by appointment only (732) 671-2304; visit monmouthcog.org
Neptune
*Food pantries in Neptune may also serve residents of Asbury Park; please call ahead to confirm
GREATER EMANUEL TEMPLE
(732) 774-1963, 423 Drummond Ave; food pantry, basic needs assistance, 2nd Tues 12-2 pm, referral from social service agency, telephone referral accepted, 2 forms of I.D. required
JERSEY SHORE DREAM CENTER
(877) 391-5732 ext. 5, 1710 Columbus Ave; mobile food truck call ahead for schedule and location; visit jerseyshoredreamcenter.org
Red Bank
LUNCH BREAK
(732) 747-8577, 121 Dr. James Parker Blvd; food pantry Mon—Fri 11 am-1 pm, Fri evening 6-8 pm, Sat 10 am-12 pm; homebound meals provided for Red Bank residents only, Mon-Sat, registration required, call Taylor Oliveras @ (732) 385-3971 x 3013; Thanksgiving Dinner served 11:30 am-3 pm; Christmas Brunch served 10 am-12 pm; holiday senior luncheon (call ahead, pre-registration required), soup kitchen open to all Monmouth County residents; visit lunchbreak.org/food-services
Tinton Falls
GLAD TIDINGS CHURCH
(732) 922- 9189, 4012 Asbury Ave, 2nd Tues, 10 am-12 pm, 4th Mon, 6-8 pm; visit gladtidingsaog.org
SALVATION ARMY
(732) 747-1626, 180 Newman Springs Rd; food pantry is open, appointments preferred; visit newjersey.salvationarmy.org
ST. ANTHONY'S
(732) 747-0813 ext. 10, 121 Bridge Ave; food pantry Mon, Tues 6-7 pm; stanthonysofredbank.net
Union Beach
FAITH CHAPEL
(732) 264-5248, 1015 Union Ave; food pantry 3rd Sat, call ahead for time; visit faithchapelub.com