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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Nook

    4 reviews

    Claimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.86 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

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This 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

    Map of The Nook

    Location

    954 Route 166

    Toms River, NJ 08753

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 349-5550

    https://www.facebook.com/thenookocnj

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.89 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

    • This Wednesday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Wed, April 29th (next week)

      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

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.19 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

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–11:45 am

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–2:45 pm

    • This 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

  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 Maple Shade.

  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)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.3 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

    • This Friday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, May 1st (next week)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, May 8th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.65 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

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This 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

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.29 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Mon, April 27th (next week)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    14 minutes

    average wait time

    1.14 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • 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, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.47 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 2nd (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 9th (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)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    2.21 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sun, May 10th (in 3 weeks)

      3:00 pm

    • Sat, May 30th (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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.29 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

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

      • Clothing may be available
    • Tue, April 28th (next week)

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

      • Clothing may be available
    • Sun, May 3rd (in 2 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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Maple Shade 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 Maple Shade 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 Maple Shade 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 Maple Shade.

  20. Where are you located?

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