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)
PCTR - Pop the Trunk
3 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.28 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
- Next Friday
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, February 20th (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, February 27th (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)
The Hope Center
7 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.22 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–11:45 am
- Next Monday
  1:00 pm–2:45 pm
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–11:45 am
- 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)
Ocean Christian Community Pantry
8 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.35 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  3:00 pm
- Sat, February 28th (in 3 weeks)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sun, March 8th (in 5 weeks)
  3:00 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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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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Christ Episcopal - TR
2 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.41 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  Clothing may be available
- Tue, February 17th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  Clothing may be available
- Tue, February 24th (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  Clothing may be available
- 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)
St Joseph's Food Pantry of Toms River
5 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.76 mi
Info
The St Joseph's Food Pantry is located at the rear-left side of the church (green and yellow building).
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
  A photo ID is required
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
  A photo ID is required
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
685 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
directions
Contact
(732) 240-1089
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Nook TR
2 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.72 mi
Info
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- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- February 16th is Washington's Birthday
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Mon, February 16th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
954 New Jersey 166
Toms River, NJ 08753
directions
Contact
(732) 349-5550
https://brightharbor.org/the-nook/
Food pantry (groceries)
First Assembly of God
6 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.29 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Friday
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Fri, February 20th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Fri, February 27th (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)
Abundant Grace Pantry
9 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.72 mi
Info
No Appointment needed. Come to the front of the Church, stay in your car someone will come to you. No ID required. Various fresh, frozen and canned items.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Wed, February 18th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday
Location
108 Indian Head Road
Toms River, New Jersey 08753
directions
Contact
(732) 914-2058
https://abundantgracechurch.com/events
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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army- Toms River Pantry
2 reviews
Unclaimed
14 minutes
average wait time

1.34 mi
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
Route 37
Toms River, NJ 08755
directions
Contact
(732) 270-8393
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/ocean-county/
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Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
East Dover Baptist Church
3 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Other material needs: 8:30 am–10:00 am
  Pet Pantry
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, March 7th (in 4 weeks)
  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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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.