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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Island Heights UMC Pantry

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.96 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, December 1st (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, December 15th (next month)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Map of Island Heights UMC Pantry

    Location

    111 Ocean Avenue

    Island Heights, NJ 08732

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 929-0444

    https://www.ihumc.org/upcoming-events

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.83 mi


    Info

    Serves Ocean County.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.9 mi


    Info

    A community food pantry at Island Heights United Methodist Church providing grocery distribution to individuals and families in need. Visitors should enter through the Simpson Avenue entrance. The pantry serves Ocean County residents and distributes food items including non-perishable groceries, supplementing standard food bank offerings with items like juice, canned tuna, crackers, and cookies.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, December 1st (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, December 15th (next month)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

  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 Dover Shores.

  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)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.51 mi


    Info

    Serves Ocean County.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Tue, December 1st (in 3 weeks)

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.22 mi


    Info

    A community soup kitchen focused on relieving hunger and fostering companionship in a welcoming, caring environment.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm @ Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Center

    • Next Friday

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm @ Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Center

    • Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm @ Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Center

    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    3.79 mi


    Info

    A volunteer-run church outreach pantry providing food assistance to community members in need.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, November 21st (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, November 28th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.35 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, December 5th (in 3 weeks)

      Other material needs: 8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, December 5th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, January 2nd (in 2 months)

      Other material needs: 8:30 am–10:00 am

    • 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

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    3.72 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      • Clothing may be available
    • Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      • Clothing may be available
    • Tue, December 1st (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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    3.12 mi


    Info

    Client‑choice pantry and community garden providing perishable and shelf‑stable groceries, toiletries, and referrals; part of a wider program offering emergency shelter, utility and rental assistance, transportation, and advocacy.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing 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

    • 1:00 pm–2:45 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 10:00 am–11:45 am

      every week on Wednesday

    • 1:00 pm–2:45 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–11:45 am

      every week on Thursday

    • 1:00 pm–2:45 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    3.07 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Fri, November 27th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Fri, December 4th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Dover Shores 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 Dover Shores 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?

    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 in Dover Shores that’s open today: Faith Community Food Pantry

  20. Where are you located?

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

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Dover Shores for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Dover Shores, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.