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.

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.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places 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.

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.

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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

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

Any pantries open today?

You can browse these pages for resources to see if any are 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.

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army Ocean County
6 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.15 mi
Info
Serves Ocean County.
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- Next Monday
  1:00 pm–3:30 pm
  Call in advance for services
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  1:00 pm–3:30 pm
  Call in advance for services
- 9:00 am–11:30 am
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- 1:00 pm–3:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
1738 New Jersey 37
Toms River, NJ 08753
directions
Contact
(732) 270-8393
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/ocean-county/
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Food pantry (groceries)
First Assembly of God
6 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.05 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Friday
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Fri, January 2nd (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Fri, January 9th (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
800 Bay Avenue
Toms River, New Jersey 08753
directions
Contact
(732) 929-1900
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Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
East Dover Baptist Church
3 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.32 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, January 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  Other material needs: 8:30 am–10:00 am
  Pet Pantry
- Sat, January 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, February 7th (in 2 months)
  Other material needs: 8:30 am–10:00 am
  Pet Pantry
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- Other material needs: 8:30 am–10:00 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
Location
974 Bay Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
directions
Contact
(732) 270-4888
https://www.eastdoverbaptist.org/
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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.
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.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
I.H. United Methodist Church Food Pantry
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.55 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tue, January 6th (in 3 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Tue, January 20th (next month)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Tue, February 3rd (in 2 months)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 1st Tuesday
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Location
Central Avenue
Island Heights, NJ
directions
Contact
(732) 929-9143
https://www.ihumc.org/get-involved
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Food pantry (groceries)
The People's Pantry - The Beat Center
6 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.7 mi
Info
Fulfill also has a Resource Connection Team on site which assists clients in SNAP, utility bill assistance, housing, medical and health insurance, and mental health services. Contact us for more information or to make an appointment: snap@fulfillnj.org 732-643-5888
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  SNAP assistance available
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  CLOSED
- Next Thursday
  CLOSED
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1769 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
directions
Contact
(732) 731-1417
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Food pantry (groceries)
PCTR - Pop the Trunk
2 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.01 mi
Info
Every Friday, a dedicated group of volunteers gather in our parking lot at 1070 Hooper Ave in Toms River to distribute food to those in our community who need it. Distribution begins around 8 am and concludes at noon. Registration is not required. Cars line up in the lot, pop their trunks and volunteers will place the food available that week in the trunk of each car.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Friday
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, January 2nd (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, January 9th (in 3 weeks)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
1070 Hooper Ave
Toms River, New Jersey 08753
directions
Contact
(732) 349-1331
https://pctr.org/serve/pop-the-trunk-a-fulfill-food-bank/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Ocean Christian Community Pantry
8 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

2.36 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Saturday
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sun, January 11th (in 4 weeks)
  3:00 pm
- Sat, January 31st (next month)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the last Saturday
- 3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Sunday
Location
405 Washington Street
Toms River, New Jersey 08753
directions
Contact
(732) 240-5998
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Christ Episcopal - TR
2 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

2.32 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  Clothing may be available
- Tue, December 30th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  Clothing may be available
- Sun, January 4th (in 3 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Sunday
Location
415 Washington Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
directions
Contact
(732) 349-5506
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Hope Center
6 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

2.1 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Wear Facemask
  Diapers available once a month, but parents must register
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–11:45 am
- Next Monday
  1:00 pm–2:45 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–11:45 am
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  1:00 pm–2:45 pm
- 10:00 am–11:45 am
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 1:00 pm–2:45 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
253 Chestnut Street
Toms River, New Jersey 08753
directions
Contact
(732) 341-4447
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Food pantry (groceries)
First Assembly of God
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.09 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Friday
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Fri, January 2nd (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Fri, January 9th (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
800 Bay Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
directions
Contact
(732) 929-0077
https://www.facebook.com/Shorehands/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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.
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.
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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
Any pantries open today?
You can browse these pages for resources to see if any are 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.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.