Food pantry (groceries)
5 minutes
average wait time
2.02 mi
Thu, August 14th (next week)
4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Thu, August 28th (in 3 weeks)
4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Thu, September 11th (next month)
4:00 pm–7:00 pm
4:00 pm–7:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Thursday
4:00 pm–7:00 pm
every month on the 4th Thursday
SNAP/EBT
10 minutes
average wait time
Families need to complete the 2024-25 school meal & summer EBT application to receive summer benefits ($120 per eligible child)- name spelling, address, etc. all need to be up to date and accurate! Summer EBT Outreach Toolkit" https://hungerfreenj.org/summer-ebt-2024/ Courteous service, equal treatment and a knowledgeable staff to assist you. Many services can be handled by the phone or by mail, thus saving you time. We are open open on Thursdays from 7:30 am until 7:30 pm for your convenience. The Food Stamp Program is a nutritional supplement program that increases the food purchasing power of low income households. The Food Stamp Program provides a food benefit allotment that is accessed through a Families First Electronic Benefit (EBT) Card. Residents (age 18 or older) of Camden County may apply for the Food Stamp Program at the Camden County Board of Social Services and online: https://www.njhelps.org/ https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/ Note: Food stamp regulations require a face-to-face interview. Applicants who apply online will be contacted for an appointment.
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
Food pantry (groceries)
2 minutes
average wait time
2.43 mi
If you are new to JFCS and need food assistance, please call (856) 424-1333 or email faphelp@jfedsnj.org to schedule a confidential intake appointment.
JFCS provides monthly distributions of kosher, non-perishable food, household essentials, and personal care items to food-insecure residents of Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester Counties
Tomorrow
9:00 am–3:00 pm
This Tuesday
9:00 am–3:00 pm
This Wednesday
9:00 am–3:00 pm
9:00 am–3:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
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.
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 Charleston East.
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)
30 minutes
average wait time
2.74 mi
Wed, August 13th (next week)
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Wed, August 27th (in 3 weeks)
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Wed, September 10th (next month)
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Wednesday
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
every month on the 4th Wednesday
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
every month on the 5th Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
average user rating
3.01 mi
This Wednesday
12:00 pm–4:00 pm
This Thursday
12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Wed, August 13th (next week)
12:00 pm–4:00 pm
12:00 pm–4:00 pm
every week on Wednesday, Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
2.92 mi
Start date 7/7/2025 End date 8/14/2025
Tomorrow
8:00 am–9:00 am
Tomorrow
11:30 am–12:30 pm
This Tuesday
8:00 am–9:00 am
8:00 am–9:00 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Contact
(856) 546-4850
Food pantry (groceries)
1 hour 30 minutes
average wait time
3.08 mi
Line starts forming early.
Tomorrow
12:00 pm
Mon, August 11th (next week)
5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Mon, August 25th (in 3 weeks)
5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Mon, September 1st (in 4 weeks)
12:00 pm
12:00 pm
every month on the 1st Monday
12:00 pm
every month on the 5th Monday
5:30 pm–7:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Monday
5:30 pm–7:00 pm
every month on the 4th Monday
Contact
(856) 546-1500
Food pantry (groceries)
5 minutes
average wait time
3.11 mi
Check **calendar** for updates.
Tomorrow
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Fri, August 15th (next week)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Mon, August 18th (in 2 weeks)
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
every 2 weeks on Monday
9:00 am–11:00 am
every 2 weeks on Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
6 minutes
average wait time
3.35 mi
Next Sunday
12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Sun, September 14th (next month)
12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Sun, October 12th (in 2 months)
12:00 pm–4:00 pm
12:00 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Sunday
Contact
(856) 546-6130
Food pantry (groceries)
8 minutes
average wait time
3.36 mi
Wed, August 13th (next week)
8:30 am–12:30 pm
Wed, September 10th (next month)
8:30 am–12:30 pm
Wed, October 8th (in 2 months)
8:30 am–12:30 pm
8:30 am–12:30 pm
every month on the 2nd Wednesday
Every location is different! Some places in Charleston East 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.
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.
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 Charleston East 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.
You can browse these pages for resources in Charleston East 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 Charleston East.
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Charleston East for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.