Food Banks in New Jersey’s Heartland
Food banks across New Jersey’s Heartland are here to help during the continuation of the COVID-19 calamity. There are non-profit pantries as well as locations based at churches and local charity organizations. Many of them also partner with the state and county government on their food assistance programs.
The resources available at the listed food pantries in New Jersey’s Heartland are focused on struggling households. Locations may offer free bags of groceries, snacks for children, or hot meals. Staff will also be able to help people meet other needs, whether it is clothing, applications to SNAP food stamps, provide USDA commodities, or more.
The types of goods as well as the hours of each pantry will vary widely. It is recommended that residents call a location before stopping by. Some of the sites are below.
ATLANTIC COUNTY:
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Spanish Community Center
303 Sumner St.
Landisville, NJ 08326
(856) 697
– 2967
Hamilton Township of Atlantic County Social Services
1309 Rte 50
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625 – 1212
Applications to SNAP food stamps as well as congregate and home delivered meals
are distributed. Also, learn about energy bill assistance, WIC, and other aid.
Main Street Food Pantry
6011 Main St.
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625 – 9446
Non perishables and frozen vegetables are passed out in an emergency.
Community Food Bank
6735 East Black Horse Pike
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-8843
This location does not generally serve the public, however they work with regional pantries in New Jersey. Hundreds of soup kitchens, feeding sites, and food banks work with the non-profit organization.
For information on other programs, dial 856-662-4884. There are agencies that deliver meals to seniors or offer surplus USDA commodities. Other resources in Atlantic County may be free school lunches for children and referrals.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
https://cumberlandnj.auntbertha.com/search_results/08302
Southern Regional Food Distribution Center
6140 Mays Landing Rd.
Vineland, NJ 08360
Tammy Morris, Director
Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer
Beacon Evangelical Free Church
76 W Landis Ave. Suite C
Vineland, NJ 08360
(609) 748 – 0001
The Hope Chest program is a food bank. It offers free clothing, non-perishable food, and personal hygiene and care items
PathStone – Vineland Food Pantry
78 W. Landis Ave.
Vineland, NJ 08360
(856) 696 – 1000
A one to two day supply of soy milk, canned vegetables, tomato sauce, pasta,
cereal, baby formula, frozen chicken, and salmon is on site.
Help – Hope Ministries
214 Howard St.
Millville, NJ 08332
(856) 293 – 4357
Open each week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00am until 12:00pm
Salvation Army
733 E Chestnut Ave.
Vineland, NJ 08360
(856) 696 – 5050
On Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays, the food pantry serves by appointments.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the food pantry serves emergencies and first time cases.
St James – Zelphy’s
716 North Third St.
Millville, NJ 08332
(856) 327 – 1054
The Parish of All Saints
621 Dock St.
Millville, NJ 08332
(856) 825 – 0021
Epiphany Community Center
2 E Broad St.
Millville, NJ 08332
(856) 765 – 9877
Bethel Development Pantry
113 S. 5th St.
Millville, NJ 08332(856) 327 – 9092
Angel’s Closet
1800 E. Broad St.
Millville, NJ 08332
GLOUCESTER COUNTY
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Find how to get assistance from food pantries in Gloucester County New Jersey. Several charities, churches, non-profit organizations and government programs operate in the region. They do their best to provide emergency food boxes, groceries, and meals to those who need help. Thousands of senior citizens, children, and low-income families receive food assistance from the Gloucester pantries.
While not as common, some of the organizations administer other programs as well. This can include social services, holiday assistance, clothing closets, and maybe funds for paying bills or housing costs. However their focus is on offering the needy with low cost (or free) yet high quality food items, including canned goods and perishable food. If a local food center or bank can’t meet your needs, they can often refer people to other Gloucester County programs, or help people apply for food stamps.
Apostles Lutheran Church
4401 Black Horse Pike Route 42, Turnersville, NJ 08012
(856) 629 – 4228
The church offers emergency food, household items, and clothing, including
shoes.
Catholic Charities of Gloucester County
1150 Delsea Dr. Suite 1
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 845 – 9200
Various social services are offered, including food. Some limited financial
help for bills, rent, and other basic needs and expenses is offered too.
Holiday, including Thanksgiving and Christmas, food baskets and toys are
offered as seasonal aid. There are several other churches and locations to stop
by. They include:
- Church of the Nativity, 2677 Delsea Dr. Franklinville, NJ 08332
- 2677 Delsea Dr. Franklinville, NJ 08332 (856) 694 – 2349. The center only offers emergency food and groceries for Franklinville residents.
Incarnation Church
234 Shadow Place
Mantua Township, NJ 08051
(856) 468 – 1314
Works with St. Vincent de Paul Society
Cecil Deliverance Tabernacle
1110 Cole’s Mill Rd.
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 629 – 9818
Gloucester County residents can use the services of this community based food
pantry.
Center for Family Services
PO Box 1004
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(800) 355 – 0660
Please call for information and referrals
Clayton Borough Hall
125 N. Delsea Dr.
Clayton, NJ 08312
Clomwell United Methodist Church
516 W Broad St.
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
(856) 423-1196
Offers emergency food in partnership with the Paulsboro/Gibbstown Food Bank
Colonial Manor Methodist Church
1312 Tatum St.
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-5926
Works with the Woodbury Ministerium Food Bank.
Compassionate Counseling Ministries – Choices of the Heart A
Women’s Resource Center
PO Box 433
Clayton, NJ 08312
First Baptist Church of Clayton Food Pantry
110 S. Delsea Dr.
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881 – 5454
First Baptist Church of Pitman
30 N. Broadway
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589 – 2266
Gloucester County Division of Health, Senior and Disability
Services
115 Budd Blvd.
West Deptford, NJ 08096
(856) 218-4101
The county office provides information and food assistance to aid residents of
Gloucester County 60 years of age or older. Programs include food stamps, meals
on wheels, and other elderly assistance.
Glassboro Food Bank
123 High St. E.
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 863-9030
Free boxes of food and groceries may be passed out. This can include healthy
meals and also canned goods.
Paulsboro Gibbstown Area Ministerial Association Inc.
1534 Pine St.
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 224-8811
Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries
124 N. Broad St.
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 686 – 5816
Samaritan Center in Glassboro
123 E. High St.
Glassboro, NJ 08028
An application and assessment process is in place, and needs to be met by
anyone seeking food, groceries, or perishable items.
Kemble Memorial United Methodist Church
19 S. Broad St.
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-1627
Provides food to locals only. Funding may be offered for food or emergency
bills. Canned goods, holiday assistance, and other aid may be offered,
including daycare.
King’s Things
402 Kings Hwy.
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-1796
Food pantry and a thrift store.
Living Waters Community Center
274 Delsea Dr.
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 589-3900
Runs a food pantry for persons from Gloucester County in need. May have
emergency clothing or baby supplies. Fresh foods, canned goods, fruits,
vegetables, and breads may be offered to the low income and working poor.
New Brooklyn United Methodist
1336 E. Malaga Rd.
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 629-8353
Paulsboro Community Development Center
1540 Swedesboro Ave.
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 224-1401
Pfeiffer Community Center
301 Bluebell Rd.
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 728-9840
Provides hot lunches to seniors.
Pitman Church of Christ
115 E. Holley Ave.
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 589-1500
Offers food on a one time basis. No long-term assistance is provided.
Salvation Army Gloucester County
125 N. Delsea Dr.
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 696-5050
Offers emergency assistance, food pantry, household goods, and maybe limited
financial help for medications, rent, or heating bills. Free meals may be
provided at the holidays, as well as senior assistance.
St. Matthews Baptist Church
PO Box 817
Williamstown, NJ 08094
To find other centers in the Gloucester County region, dial (908) 355-3663. The list above is only a sampling of food pantries in the region.
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