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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Chesilhurst Community Center

    0 reviews

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    1.86 mi


    Info

    Free summer meals program for children 18 and under, offered through the USDA Summer Food Service Program in partnership with the Winslow Township School District. Breakfast and lunch are served on-site in the community center; meals are ready to eat and must be consumed at the location. Hosted at the Chesilhurst Community Center in Camden County, the program reflects the borough's collaboration between the school district, municipal government, and local community organizations to feed children during the summer when school meals are unavailable.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:00 am

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–1:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:00 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of Chesilhurst Community Center

    Location

    509 Edwards Avenue

    Chesilhurst, NJ 08089

    directions

    Contact

    https://www.winslow-schools.com/

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  3. Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.78 mi


    Info

    Winslow Township School No. 2 opens its campus every summer as a free USDA Summer Food Service Program feeding site, welcoming all children in the community to enjoy a nutritious, ready-to-eat breakfast and hot lunch during the school break. The program is open to every child regardless of household income; young children should be accompanied by an adult, and meals are meant to be enjoyed on the school grounds. Operated by the Winslow Township School District's food services team in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • 9:00 am–9:30 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 12:45 pm–1:15 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

  4. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.73 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Wed, August 19th (in 4 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Wed, September 16th (in 2 months)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Wed, October 21st (in 3 months)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

  5. How do I get food?

    You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

  6. Can someone deliver the food to my house?

    Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Bates Mill.

  7. What do I have to bring?

    Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    5.16 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Sat, August 29th (next month)

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Sat, September 26th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    31 reviews

    Claimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    4.71 mi


    Info

    Distribution at Parking lot of School #3. Sign up for the text alert HopeMobile (all one word) to the number 856-438-7671 for Hope Mobile Winslow. Registration opens on the Monday before pantry here: https://calendly.com/locfoodpantry/the-hope-mobile.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, August 8th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, September 12th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, October 10th (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

  10. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    5.14 mi


    Info

    Check their website for distribution dates: https://foodpantrynj.org/

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 22nd (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, September 26th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    5.45 mi


    Info

    Church-run food pantry providing food assistance by appointment. Call the church office to schedule; distribution occurs twice weekly. A low-cost clothing ministry operates on site. They do not have any Spanish speakers or translators, so please come with a translator to avoid misunderstanding.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, August 4th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    5.89 mi


    Info

    Health Services, Job Services, Housing

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Wed, August 5th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    4.8 mi


    Info

    Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Tue, August 18th (in 4 weeks)

      10:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Tue, September 15th (in 2 months)

      10:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Tue, October 20th (in 3 months)

      10:30 am–4:00 pm

    • 10:30 am–4:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    4.44 mi


    Info

    The church runs a monthly pantry that provides free groceries to community members. Please call for more details.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, August 6th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, September 3rd (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, October 1st (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Bates Mill accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

  16. What kind of food do they have?

    Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  17. Do they have vegetables?

    Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Bates Mill do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. Do they have meat?

    Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  19. Any pantries open today?

    If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Bates Mill that’s open today: Chesilhurst Community Center, Winslow Township School No. 2

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Bates Mill for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Bates Mill for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Bates Mill, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.