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?

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 that’s open today: Faith Lutheran Church of Lavallette , The People's Pantry - The Beat Center , Osbornville Baptist Pantry , Simon's Soup Kitchen at Our Lady of Perpetual Help , St. Gregory’s @ St. Mary’s By the Sea , Catholic Charities @ Ocean Community Services Food Pantry , Project Seeds of Service

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)
Faith Lutheran Church of Lavallette
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.66 mi
Info
Serves Ocean County.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  4:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Tue, December 30th (next week)
  4:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Tue, January 6th (in 2 weeks)
  4:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
1801 Grand Central Avenue
Lavallette, NJ 08735
directions
Contact
(732) 793-8138
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Food pantry (groceries)
The People's Pantry - The Beat Center
6 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

4.61 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
- Today
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  CLOSED
- This Thursday
  CLOSED
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- 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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Osbornville Baptist Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

3.63 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 am
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Tue, December 30th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 am
  every week on Tuesday
Location
366 Drum Point Road
Brick, New Jersey 08723
directions
Contact
(732) 477-0324
https://www.obcnj.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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Simon's Soup Kitchen at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

4.17 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Tue, December 30th (next week)
  5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Friday
Location
100 Grant Avenue
Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
directions
Contact
(732) 779-6308
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Food pantry (groceries)
Destiny Food Pantry
3 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

4.96 mi
Info
Serves Ocean County.
- Requirements
  Food hand out will be in the back of our building
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Wed, January 14th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Wed, January 28th (next month)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
236 Brick Boulevard
Brick Township, NJ 08723
directions
Contact
(732) 451-0779
https://newbeginningsnj.org/foodpantry/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Gregory’s @ St. Mary’s By the Sea
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

5.92 mi
Info
Open to clients that has been referred by schools, churches, and social services agencies.

Clients can request for food bags every two weeks, unless experiencing special circumstances.

Special distribution during Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Closed for couple of days after major distribution.

We welcome you to eat in with friends and neighbors on Thursdays. Call 732-892-9254 if you would like a take-out meal
- Requirements
  Referral required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
804 Bay Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 08742
directions
Contact
(732) 892-8105
https://stgregoryspantry.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Our Lady-Perpetual Help Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

4.17 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, December 31st (next week)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, January 7th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
100 Grant Avenue
Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
directions
Contact
(732) 793-6881
https://www.stjuniperoserra.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army Ocean County
6 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

5.85 mi
Info
Serves Ocean County.
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–3:30 pm
  Call in advance for services
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  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)
Catholic Charities @ Ocean Community Services Food Pantry
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

4.52 mi
Info
You must renew your household information to receive ongoing Food Pantry, Clothing Closet merchandise, and to be eligible for holiday events.

You need to bring:

Photo Id – Primary Participant (Green Card or Passport) Social Security Card Birth Certificate or Proof of Date of Birth Proof of Income Proof of Residency (Lease) Names of all household members Social Security Cards of all household members Birth Certificate or Proof of Date of Birth of all household members
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Social Security Card Required
  Proof of household income required
  A photo ID is required
  Social security cards or Birth certificates for every member of the household
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
725 Mantoloking Road
Brick Township, NJ 08723
directions
Contact
(732) 363-5322
https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/services/housing-food/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Project Seeds of Service
2 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

4.52 mi
- Requirements
  Registration required
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Today
  1:00 pm–7:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- 1:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
725 Mantoloking Road
Brick Township, NJ 08723
directions
Contact
(732) 746-3456
https://www.seedsofservice.help/
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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?
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 that’s open today: Faith Lutheran Church of Lavallette, The People's Pantry - The Beat Center, Osbornville Baptist Pantry, Simon's Soup Kitchen at Our Lady of Perpetual Help , St. Gregory’s @ St. Mary’s By the Sea, Catholic Charities @ Ocean Community Services Food Pantry, Project Seeds of Service
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.