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.

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.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places 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.

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.

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 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.

Any pantries open today?

You can browse these pages for resources 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.

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
Ocean Community Church Food Pantry
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.13 mi
- Requirements
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, February 18th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, February 25th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
1492 New Jersey 72
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
directions
Contact
(609) 597-5151
https://oceanchurch.squarespace.com/food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Mary's Pantry
7 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.93 mi
Info
Serves Barnegat, Waretown and Stafford.

Must call to cancel appointment if needed.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
- Next Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–11:30 am
- Next Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am
  Ready to eat meals
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
747 W. Bay Ave.
Barnegat, New Jersey 08005
directions
Contact
(609) 660-9386
stmarybarnegat.com
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Food pantry (groceries)
Main Street Alliance Church
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.42 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  12:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Tue, February 17th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Tue, February 24th (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
1000 North Main Street
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
directions
Contact
(609) 597-7177
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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.
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.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Starve Poverty International Food Pantry
1 review
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

2.57 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/starvepoverty/
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, February 18th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
99 New Jersey 72
Barnegat, NJ 08005
directions
Contact
(609) 548-0787
https://www.starvepoverty.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Cedar Run Assembly of God
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

4.27 mi
Info
Will be required to register with fullfill network prior receiving any services. This can be done on site.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- Tue, February 17th (in 2 weeks)
  4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- Tue, February 24th (in 3 weeks)
  4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
562 South Main Street
West Creek, NJ 08092
directions
Contact
(609) 597-3225
https://www.cedarrunchurch.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Fulfill NJ Mobile pantry @ Cedar Run
4 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

3.72 mi
Info
Distribution dates may vary during holidays, so please call Fulfill at 732-918-2600 to confirm distribution.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Fri, February 20th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Fri, March 20th (next month)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Fri, April 17th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Friday
Location
240 South Main Street
West Creek, NJ 08092
directions
Contact
(732) 918-2600
https://fulfillnj.org/get-help/mobile-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Fulfill NJ Mobile pantry @ Stafford by the Bay
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

3.99 mi
Info
Distribution dates may vary during holidays, so please call Fulfill at 732-918-2600 to confirm distribution.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Fri, February 20th (in 2 weeks)
  11:30 am–12:15 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Fri, March 20th (next month)
  11:30 am–12:15 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Fri, April 17th (in 2 months)
  11:30 am–12:15 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 11:30 am–12:15 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
Location
312 East Bay Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
directions
Contact
(609) 489-0809
https://fulfillnj.org/get-help/mobile-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

3.11 mi
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- 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
Location
333 North Main Street
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
directions
Contact
(609) 597-2696
https://fulfillnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Ocean-County-Pantries-S.-Kitchens-7.14.20.pdf
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Food pantry (groceries)
Barnegat Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

3.2 mi
Info
See Facebook page for distribution dates: https://www.facebook.com/BarnegatFoodPantryAndThriftStore/
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Tue, February 17th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
360A North Main Street
Barnegat, NJ 08005
directions
Contact
(609) 660-0608
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Food pantry (groceries)
St Stephen's Food Pantry
3 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

4.89 mi
Info
Serves Ocean County.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- February 16th is Washington's Birthday
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Mon, February 16th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:30 am
- 9:00 am–11:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Location
367 U.S. 9
Waretown, NJ 08758
directions
Contact
(609) 698-8561
https://saintstephenswaretown.org/min-food-pantry
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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.
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.
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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
Any pantries open today?
You can browse these pages for resources 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.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.