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Find Free Food In Stafford TownshipLemontree 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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Ken's Kitchen

    no ratings yet

    1.31 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–12:30 pm

      • Hot meal is available
      • Open to all
    • Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–12:30 pm

      • Hot meal is available
      • Open to all
    • Thu, May 16th (in 3 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–12:30 pm

      • Hot meal is available
      • Open to all
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Ken's Kitchen

    Location

    100 Bishop Lane

    Manahawkin, NJ 08050

    directions

    Contact

    (609) 660-9386

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit

    no ratings yet

    1.38 mi


    • Requirements

      • 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, Thursday, Wednesday

    Map of Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit

    Location

    333 North Main Street

    Manahawkin, NJ 08050

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Ocean Community Church Food Pantry

    no ratings yet

    1.52 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 15th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Ocean Community Church Food Pantry

    Location

    1492 New Jersey 72

    Manahawkin, NJ 08050

    directions
  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 Stafford Township.

  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)

    Main Street Alliance Church

    no ratings yet

    1.86 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      12:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Tue, May 14th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Main Street Alliance Church

    Location

    1000 North Main Street

    Manahawkin, NJ 08050

    directions

    Contact

    (609) 597-7177

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Cedar Run Assembly of God

    no ratings yet

    2.07 mi


    Info

    • Will be required to register with fullfill network prior receiving any services. This can be done on site.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      4:00 pm–5:30 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–5:30 pm

    • Tue, May 14th (in 3 weeks)

      4:00 pm–5:30 pm

    • 4:00 pm–5:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Cedar Run Assembly of God

    Location

    562 South Main Street

    West Creek, NJ 08092

    directions

    Contact

    (609) 597-3225

    https://www.cedarrunchurch.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Stafford by the Bay Mobile

    no ratings yet

    2.11 mi


    Info

    The pantry is for Appartment residents and mostly all are senior

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, May 17th (in 3 weeks)

      11:30 am–12:15 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Fri, June 21st (in 2 months)

      11:30 am–12:15 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Fri, July 19th (in 3 months)

      11:30 am–12:15 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 11:30 am–12:15 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

    Map of Stafford by the Bay Mobile

    Location

    312 East Bay Avenue

    Manahawkin, NJ 08050

    directions

    Contact

    (609) 489-0809

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Mary's Pantry

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    3.96 mi


    Info

    • Serves Barnegat, Waretown and Stafford.
    • Must call to cancel appointment if needed.
    • Requirements

      • Wear Facemask
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • 9:00 am–10:30 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of St. Mary's Pantry

    Location

    747 W. Bay Ave.

    Barnegat, New Jersey 08005

    directions

    Contact

    (609) 698-5531

    stmarybarnegat.com

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Ken’s Kitchen

    no ratings yet

    3.95 mi


    Info

    9:00 – 10:30 AM: Coffee & munchies 10:30 – 11:30 AM: Soup & lunch are served After 11:30 AM, meals are available for takeout.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      9:00 am–11:30 am

      • Lunch
    • Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

      • Lunch
    • Thu, May 16th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

      • Lunch
    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Ken’s Kitchen

    Location

    747 West Bay Avenue

    Barnegat, NJ 08005

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Barnegat Pantry

    no ratings yet

    4.17 mi


    Info

    See Facebook page for distribution dates: https://www.facebook.com/BarnegatFoodPantryAndThriftStore/

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of Barnegat Pantry

    Location

    360A North Main Street

    Barnegat, NJ 08005

    directions

    Contact

    (609) 660-0608

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Starve Poverty International Food Pantry

    no ratings yet

    4.31 mi


    Info

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Starve Poverty International Food Pantry

    Location

    99 New Jersey 72

    Barnegat, NJ 08005

    directions

    Contact

    (609) 548-0787

    https://www.starvepoverty.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Stafford Township 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 Stafford Township 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 Stafford Township 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 Stafford Township.

  20. Where are you located?

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