10/30/2025
Below ⬇️ is list of Ocean County food pantries and other potential help we stumbled on today !
Please share with anyone who may be in need !!
👉 Union Church Food Pantry – Seaside Park
47 4th Ave, Seaside Park
2nd & 4th Mondays 9:30–11 AM.
Serves residents of Seaside Park, Seaside Heights, and nearby barrier island communities. Short form required at check-in. Donations of canned goods welcome.
👉 Seeds of Service (SOS) – Brick Township (Mantoloking Rd)
Seeds of Service Community Center, 725 Mantoloking Road
Food pantry and household support program open multiple days weekly — check calendar on site or Facebook.
Food Angels serve free hot lunch every other Sunday around 10:30 AM.
Offers emergency food bags, home deliveries for seniors, and holiday meals.
seedsofservice.org
👉 DeBows United Methodist Church Food Pantry – Jackson
509 Monmouth Rd (Route 537), Jackson, NJ 08527
2nd & 4th Mondays 5:45–7:45 PM
Drive-through pantry run by volunteers — serves anyone in need, no proof required.
debowsumc.org/food-pantry
👉 The Hope Center Food Pantry – Toms River
253 Chestnut St, Toms River, NJ 08753
732-341-4447
Mon, Wed & Thurs: 10–11:45 AM and 1–2:45 PM
Client-choice pantry — guests walk through aisles to choose what they need from each category. Please call ahead to confirm hours and make an appointment. Offers assistance with housing and utilities as well.
hopecenternj.org
👉 St. Francis Food Pantry – OLPH Church, Seaside Heights
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
Wednesdays, 10 AM–12 PM
Guests receive a shopping list, select desired items, and volunteers fill the order. Offers fresh produce, cereal, canned goods, and some meats (chicken/fish). Accepts community donations.
👉 Greater Tuckerton Food Pantry – Tuckerton
148 North Green St, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
Mondays & Thursdays 10 AM–1 PM; Saturdays 10 AM–12 PM
Serves residents of Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor, and surrounding areas. Offers non-perishable groceries, fresh produce, and personal-care items. Run entirely by volunteers with community donations.
tuckertonborough.com/services/tuckerton-food-pantry
👉 The Barn Food Bank @ Somebody Cares South Jersey – Whiting
48 Schoolhouse Rd, Whiting NJ 08759
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 AM–1 PM; Saturdays 9 AM–12 PM
Recently relocated from Route 70 to a larger site inside Somebody Cares South Jersey. Provides groceries, fresh produce, and hygiene items to anyone in need. Also offers limited emergency aid for families and seniors.
somebodycaressj.org
👉 Pop the Trunk Gang – The Presbyterian Church of Toms River
1070 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
Fridays 8 AM–12 PM
Weekly community food distribution hosted in the church parking lot. Drive-up service — volunteers load food directly into vehicles. Operated in partnership with The Presbyterian Church of Toms River and local organizations.
presbytr.org
👉 St. Francis Community Center Food Pantry – Long Beach Island (Brant Beach)
4700 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach, NJ 08008
609-494-8861 x102
Monday–Thursday, 10 AM–2 PM
Operated by St. Francis of Assisi Parish and the St. Francis Community Center, this year-round pantry serves residents of Long Beach Island and southern Ocean County. Provides non-perishable groceries, fresh produce when available, and emergency food assistance. Also offers social service referrals and seasonal holiday meals.
stfranciscenterlbi.org
👉 Jackson United Methodist Church Food Pantry – Jackson
509 Monmouth Rd, Jackson, NJ 08527
2nd & 4th Mondays of each month, 5:45–7:45 PM
Open to all — no appointment required. Drive-through service. Provides groceries, produce, and pantry staples to Jackson and surrounding communities.
jacksonumc.com
(732) 833-8808
👉 St. Gregory’s Pantry – Point Pleasant Beach
804 Bay Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 (at St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church)
(732) 892-8105
Monday–Friday 10 AM–12 PM • Emergency assistance by appointment.
Long-running community pantry serving northern Ocean County with groceries, toiletries, and emergency aid. Also coordinates seasonal programs like Back-to-School Backpacks, Thanksgiving Meals, and Adopt-A-Family.
stgregoryspantry.org
👉 Mary’s Kitchen – St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church (Point Pleasant Beach)
804 Bay Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Serves free hot meals a few times each week (on-site and take-out); schedule posted on-site and page.
Community meal program offering home-cooked lunches and dinners in a welcoming environment — no ID or registration required.
(732) 892-9254
stmarysbythesea.org
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