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Find Free Food In Rio GrandeLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Francis Food Bank

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    0.27 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed on Christmas & New Year

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Food bank
      • Client can visit: Once a week
      • Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
      • Baby formula may be available
    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Food bank
      • Client can visit: Once a week
      • Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
      • Baby formula may be available
    • This Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Food bank
      • Client can visit: Once a week
      • Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
      • Baby formula may be available
    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Map of St. Francis Food Bank

    Location

    1304 NJ-47

    Rio Grande, NJ 08242

    directions
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    SNAP/EBT

    Cape May County Social Services

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    Info

    The Cape May County Division of Social Services can be reached at 609-886-6200. If you are experiencing homelessness and it is after 4:30PM, please call 2-1-1.

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–4:30 pm

    • This Tuesday

      8:30 am–4:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      8:30 am–4:30 pm

    • 8:30 am–4:30 pm

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

    Map of Cape May County Social Services

    Location

    3801 Route 9 South

    Rio Grande, NJ 08242

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Catholic Charities and CMC

    no ratings yet

    0.41 mi


    Info

    Requires to call for hours. Serves Cape May County.

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–3:30 pm

    • This Tuesday

      8:30 am–3:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      8:30 am–3:30 pm

    • 8:30 am–3:30 pm

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

    Map of Catholic Charities and CMC

    Location

    1304 New Jersey 47

    UNIT C-1

    Rio Grande, NJ 08242

    directions

    Contact

    (609) 886-2662

  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 Rio Grande.

  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)

    FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER

    no ratings yet

    0.41 mi


    Info

    BEHIND SOCIAL SECURITY BUILDING

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Map of FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER

    Location

    1304 New Jersey 47

    Rio Grande, NJ 08242

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    SHORE FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER

    no ratings yet

    0.53 mi


    Info

    Requires identification and proof of address

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      1:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (next week)

      1:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tue, May 14th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of SHORE FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER

    Location

    1046 New Jersey 47

    BEHIND SOCIAL SECURITY BUILDING

    Rio Grande, NJ 08242

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    SEASHORE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

    no ratings yet

    0.82 mi


    Info

    CONTACT: SUSAN HOFSTETTER

    OPEN TO LOWER TWNSP RESIDENTS ONLY.

    MON-WED-FRI: 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. (PERISHABLES); WED 10A.M.-12:PM (NON-PERISHABLES); THRIFT STORE OPEN MON-WED-FRI 10A.M-2P.M.)

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Pet food upon availability
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Map of SEASHORE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

    Location

    446 Seashore Road

    Erma, NJ 08204

    directions

    Contact

    (609) 886-6196

    https://sccnaz.com

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    Meal delivery

    Cape May County Department of Aging - Meals on Wheels

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    Info

    Provides meals to older persons in their homes. We also provide meals on weekends and holidays to our most frail clients. (Service provider: Cape May County Division of Aging & Disability Services)

    • Requirements

      • Seniors Only
    Map of Cape May County Department of Aging - Meals on Wheels

    Location

    4005 Route 9 South

    Rio Grande, NJ 08242

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    CCWI Vera Smith Community Food Pantry

    no ratings yet

    1.56 mi


    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed During Year: Inclement weather
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Map of CCWI Vera Smith Community Food Pantry

    Location

    100 East Main Street

    Historic Whitesboro Grammar School

    Whitesboro-Burleigh, NJ 08210

    directions

    Contact

    (609) 536-8674

    http://www.ccwinc.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    BETHEL COMMANDMENT CHURCH

    no ratings yet

    1.84 mi


    Info

    We allow a maximum of 6 people in the reception area at any given time. When you arrive, please knock, wait and you will be allowed in when it is clear to do so. Please bring your photo ID.

    • Requirements

      • Wear Facemask
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Proof of household income required
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Proof of household income required
      • Registration required
    • This Thursday

      8:00 am–11:00 am

      • Open to all
      • Fresh produce
    • This Thursday

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Proof of household income required
      • Registration required
    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    Map of BETHEL COMMANDMENT CHURCH

    Location

    402 South George Street

    Whitesboro, NJ 08252

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Food Pantry

    no ratings yet

    0.72 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    Map of Food Pantry

    Location

    1304 Rte 47 S

    Unit C1

    Rio Grande, NJ 08242

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Rio Grande 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 in Rio Grande.

  20. Where are you located?

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