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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Island Heights United Methodist Church Food Pantry

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.3 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

    • Tue, September 1st (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, September 15th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, October 6th (in 2 months)

      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 United Methodist Church Food Pantry

    Location

    111 Ocean Ave

    P.O. Box 146

    Island Heights, NJ 08732

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 929-0444

    https://www.ihumc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.7 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)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.06 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, September 1st (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, September 15th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, October 6th (in 2 months)

      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 Island Heights.

  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)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.34 mi


    Info

    Tuesday by appointment only

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Saturday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.96 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

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

      • Clothing may be available
    • Tue, September 1st (in 2 weeks)

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

      • Clothing may be available
    • Sun, September 6th (in 3 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm

    • 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)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.43 mi


    Info

    Parish‑run food pantry provides free groceries to individuals and families in need. Walk‑in service is available during posted hours and is operated by the parish’s Social Concerns Ministry.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    2.09 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.47 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

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    2.05 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Saturday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sun, September 13th (in 4 weeks)

      3:00 pm

    • Sat, September 26th (next month)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

    • 3:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Sunday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    2.17 mi


    Info

    The St. Barnabas Food Pantry, run by the St. Vincent de Paul Society, offers grocery assistance to residents of Bayville, Beachwood, Pine Beach, Ocean Gate, South Toms River, and any parishioner in need. Clients must call the hotline to arrange an appointment, and the pantry operates on a limited schedule with one request per family each month. The pantry is located in the garage of the Parish Office building. Additional social services and referrals are available through the Society.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–11:15 am

    • Next Tuesday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:15 am

    • 9:30 am–11:15 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Island Heights 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 Island Heights 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 Island Heights that’s open today: Faith Community UMC 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 Island Heights 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 Island Heights 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 Island Heights, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.