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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Hope Center

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.55 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials 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, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 1:00 pm–2:45 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of The Hope Center

    Location

    253 Chestnut Street

    Toms River, New Jersey 08753

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 341-4447
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.66 mi


    Info

    Every Friday, a dedicated group of volunteers gather in our parking lot at 1070 Hooper Ave in Toms River to distribute food to those in our community who need it. Distribution begins around 8 am and concludes at noon. Registration is not required. Cars line up in the lot, pop their trunks and volunteers will place the food available that week in the trunk of each car.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, May 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Contact

    https://pctr.org/serve/pop-the-trunk-a-fulfill-food-bank/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.95 mi


    Info

    Bright Harbor Healthcare’s food pantry provides dignified walk‑in access to free groceries for Ocean County residents and coordinates home‑delivered meals for homebound individuals.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Pet food may be available
      • Delivery may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

  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 Laurel Commons.

  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)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.29 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)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.22 mi


    Info

    No Appointment needed. Come to the front of the Church, stay in your car someone will come to you. No ID required. Various fresh, frozen and canned items.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.45 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Fri, May 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.95 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

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

    • Next Tuesday

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

      • Clothing may be available
    • Tue, May 12th (in 2 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)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.88 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sun, May 10th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm

    • Sat, May 30th (in 4 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sun, June 14th (next month)

      3:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

    • 3:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Sunday

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    14 minutes

    average wait time

    1.52 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • 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, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.84 mi


    Info

    You can only receive food once a week. To receive food, please provide a valid NJ photo Drivers License. a valid NJ photo ID, or a Fulfill Client ID card. In order to pick up food for another person, that person must first complete and sign a CMT Proxy form in person.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–11:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Sat, May 9th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:00 pm

    • 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–11:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Laurel Commons 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 Laurel Commons 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 Laurel Commons 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 Laurel Commons.

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Laurel Commons 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 Laurel Commons 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 Laurel Commons, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.