{"id":226575,"date":"2025-10-29T12:33:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T16:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=226575"},"modified":"2025-11-13T00:12:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T05:12:08","slug":"food-insecurity-resources-pantries-snap-benefits-jersey-shore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/food-insecurity-resources-pantries-snap-benefits-jersey-shore\/","title":{"rendered":"Jersey Shore Resources for Families Affected by SNAP Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/food-insecurity-resources-pantries-snap-benefits-jersey-shore-800x533.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"food insecurity resources pantries snap benefits jersey shore\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/food-insecurity-resources-pantries-snap-benefits-jersey-shore-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/food-insecurity-resources-pantries-snap-benefits-jersey-shore-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/food-insecurity-resources-pantries-snap-benefits-jersey-shore-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/food-insecurity-resources-pantries-snap-benefits-jersey-shore-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/food-insecurity-resources-pantries-snap-benefits-jersey-shore.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">news<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A nationwide headline will hit home for many New Jerseyans this week. A consequence of the federal government shutdown is the lapse in funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides monthly benefits to help low-income families buy groceries. Thousands of New Jersey residents will be impacted by this, and at the same time, <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/free-new-jersey-beaches\/\">New Jersey<\/a> has joined 19 other states in suing the Trump Administration over the issue. <\/span><b>Read on to find resources in your area and places to donate food supplies at the Jersey Shore.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Editor&#8217;s note: <\/em><\/strong><em>We will add to this list as it grows. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:hello@thelocalgirl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hello@thelocalgirl.com<\/a> for any additions or updates.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-226583\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/food-insecurity-resources-pantries-snap-benefits-jersey-shore-2-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"food insecurity resources pantries snap benefits jersey shore\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/food-insecurity-resources-pantries-snap-benefits-jersey-shore-2-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/food-insecurity-resources-pantries-snap-benefits-jersey-shore-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/food-insecurity-resources-pantries-snap-benefits-jersey-shore-2-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/food-insecurity-resources-pantries-snap-benefits-jersey-shore-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/food-insecurity-resources-pantries-snap-benefits-jersey-shore-2-1170x1170.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/food-insecurity-resources-pantries-snap-benefits-jersey-shore-2-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/food-insecurity-resources-pantries-snap-benefits-jersey-shore-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Background<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/winter-activities-jersey-shore-nj\/\">winter<\/a> and the holiday season approach, the need at local pantries and shelters is especially high. At the same time, a major federal benefit program that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supports low-income families <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is set to run out of funding on November 1st.\u00a0 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/snap\/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SNAP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> benefits are a monthly food assistance program funded by the federal government, aiming to alleviate the impacts of food insecurity for qualifying low-income households.\u00a0 The US Department of Agriculture does not have a budget for fiscal year 2026, and has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it will not use emergency funding to bridge the gap.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/njsnap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NJ SNAP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> website, benefits are provided through a card that can be used at most grocery stores and some farmers&#8217; markets. NJ SNAP has released a statement regarding the suspension of federal funding, noting that recipients with remaining benefits on their Families First EBT cards from the month of October may use those benefits in November.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fns-prod.azureedge.us\/sites\/default\/files\/resource-files\/snap-state-factsheet-nj.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022 study from the USDA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shared that in fiscal year (FY) 2022, 845,061 people in 440,186 households received SNAP benefits in New Jersey. In 2025, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/governor\/news\/news\/562025\/approved\/20251025a.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">per a statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, more than 800,00 New Jersey residents receive SNAP benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njoag.gov\/attorney-general-platkin-sues-trump-administration-for-illegally-suspending-snap-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is one of several states suing the Trump Administration over the lapse in benefits, joining a coalition of 22 other attorneys general, three governors, and the District of Columbia. \u201cNew Jersey families are being used as political pawns by the Trump Administration, which is illegally suspending SNAP and the critical assistance it provides to residents who are struggling with food insecurity,\u201d said Attorney General Platkin. \u201cThis is especially devastating in the month of November, when families are gathering and demands on food banks and pantries are heaviest.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those experiencing food insecurity, <em>The Jersey Shore Girl<\/em> has assembled a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/hurricane-prep-resources-jersey-shore-nj\/\">resources<\/a> throughout the state for neighbors who need help and neighbors who are in a position to donate.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wildfire-resources-jersey-shore-nj\/\">A Guide to Wildfire Resources at the Jersey Shore<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On October 30th, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/governor\/news\/news\/562025\/approved\/20251030b.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced<\/a> an effort to fund statewide food banks with an additional $4.25 million to bridge the gap in SNAP funding. \u201cFood security work is intentionally broader in the 21st Century because the challenges that existing systems and practices place on people, interconnect,\u201d\u00a0<strong>said Office of the Food Security Executive Director Mark Dinglasan<\/strong>. \u201cStill, the reality is the day-to-day work of food banks and food pantries, including the six Food &amp; Hunger grantees and their networks of local agencies, is very much needed in every community and each of our 21 counties. The collaborative way in which our colleagues across the Governor&#8217;s office, state agencies and partners in the Legislature have expedited these funding disbursements is a testament to how the state cares for all New Jerseyans&#8217; well-being.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Statewide Resources<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cfbnj.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Community FoodBank of New Jersey<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across the state, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey has a searchable directory where you can enter your ZIP code to find the nearest pantries and meal programs on the <a href=\"https:\/\/cfbnj.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nj211.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">211 New Jersey<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A free, confidential resource to connect residents to nonprofits, government agencies, and other groups. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Local Resources<\/h3>\n<h4>Monmouth County<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/westbelmarumc.weebly.com\/food-pantry.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Belmar Food Pantry<\/a> | 1000 17th Avenue, Belmar\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Needed<\/strong>: Cheese (any kind), toiletries, condiments, and kid&#8217;s cereal<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Provided<\/strong>: Food pantry on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10AM-Noon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradleyfoodpantry.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Bradley Food Pantry<\/b><\/a><b> | 101 3rd Avenue, Neptune City<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What\u2019s Needed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shelf-stable food and personal care products<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What&#8217;s Provided:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Grocery support for residents in Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Neptune, Avon, Belmar, and Spring Lake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emanuelfoodpantry.org\/donate.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greater Emmanuel Food Pantry<\/a> | 423 Drummond Avenue, Asbury Park\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Needed<\/strong>: Shelf-stable dry goods including rice, beans, cereal, pasta, tomato sauce, canned tuna or chicken, canned vegetables, and mac and cheese. The pantry also accepts monetary donations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Provided<\/strong>: The pantry distributes free food on Wednesdays from 2PM-4PM.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jerseyshoredreamcenter.org\/hunger-relief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jersey Shore Dream Center Mobile Pantry<\/a> | Mobile<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Needed<\/strong>: Volunteers to travel alongside the Dream Center truck to assist with distribution. The mobile pantry also accepts monetary and \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/careasy.org\/nonprofit\/jerseyshoredreamcenterinc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vehicle donations<\/a> for food and volunteer transportation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Provided<\/strong>: Hunger relief, toiletries, and clothing items. The mobile pantry also offers holiday and community meals.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jfcsmonmouth.org\/food-security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jewish Family Services Nourish Asbury Food \u00a0Pantry<\/a> | 705 Summerfield Avenue, Asbury Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Needed<\/strong>: While there are no specific food donation requests on the pantry&#8217;s website, it is in need of volunteers for their Kosher Meals on Wheels program to deliver food and accepts monetary donations. Find more information about volunteer opportunities and ways to donate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jfcsmonmouth.org\/ways-to-give\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Provided<\/strong>: Kosher Meals on Wheels for home-bound individuals, a holiday food program, and food pantry distribution on Fridays beginning at 8AM.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keyportfoodpantry.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry<\/b><\/a><b> | 42 Elizabeth Street, Keyport<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What\u2019s Needed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pasta, pasta sauce, canned vegetables\/fruit, peanut butter, paper goods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>What&#8217;s Provided:<\/b> Emergency food distribution for Keyport residents (Tuesday &amp; Thursday mornings). Picture ID and Proof of Residence required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lunchbreak.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Lunch Break Food Pantry<\/b><\/a><b> | 121 Drs James Parker Boulevard, Red Bank<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What\u2019s Needed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Shelf-stable staples (cereals, pasta, beans), personal care items, kitchen supplies (dish soap, laundry detergent, shampoo, etc.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>What&#8217;s Provided:<\/b> Serves free, hot meals to the community daily using fresh, seasonal ingredients. There is also a client-choice food pantry, six days a week, for Monmouth County residents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/manasquanfoodpantry.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Manasquan Food Pantry<\/b><\/a><b> | 16 Virginia Avenue, Manasquan<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What\u2019s Needed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Canned beans, white rice (non-instant), canned vegetables\/fruit, pancake mix and syrup, baby food, shampoo, and paper towels. Aldi and ShopRite gift cards are also appreciated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What&#8217;s Provided: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food bags for residents of Manasquan, Brielle, Sea Girt, Spring Lake, and Spring Lake Heights<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mercycenternj.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mercy Center<\/a> | 1106 Main Street, Asbury Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Needed<\/strong>: The food pantry has an Amazon wishlist that includes needed items<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/hz\/wishlist\/ls\/2RO7BMQKJBP3A?ref_=wl_share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> here<\/a> to have items delivered directly to the center. The center also accepts monetary donations on their website and offers volunteer opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Provided<\/strong>: Mercy&#8217;s food pantry is open every weekday. The organization also has an emergency services program that offers food, personal care items, and clothing.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/njprevent.com\/oceansfsc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oceans Family Success Center<\/a> | 1004 Comstock Street (first floor), Asbury Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Needed<\/strong>: The Oceans Family Success Center accepts monetary donations and volunteers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Provided<\/strong>: Social, wellness, and educational programs for all ages and weekly free suppers on Wednesday nights from 5PM &#8211; 7PM.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceangrove.church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saint Paul&#8217;s Methodist Church<\/a> | 80 Embury Avenue, Ocean Grove\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Needed<\/strong>: There are no specific item donation requests, but volunteer programs run by the Church can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceangrove.church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Provided<\/strong>: St Paul&#8217;s will be hosting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceangrove.church\/calendar\/thanksgiving-dinner-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thanksgiving Dinner<\/a> open to the community. It is not required to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceangrove.church\/calendar\/thanksgiving-dinner-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sign up<\/a> but encouraged for planning purposes.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salvationarmyusa.org\/nj\/asbury-park\/asbury-avenue-corps\/hunger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salvation Army Pantry<\/a> | 605 Asbury Avenue, Asbury Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Needed<\/strong>: Volunteers, donations of non-perishable food items and fresh produce, and monetary donations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Provided<\/strong>: Grocery items and meals on Thursday mornings from 9AM-11AM.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjames-longbranch.org\/sjlb\/Ministries\/St.%20Brigid%27s%20Pantry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>St. Brigid\u2019s Pantry at St. James Church<\/b><\/a><b> | 300 Broadway, Long Branch<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What\u2019s Needed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Canned proteins (tuna, chicken), boxed cereal, canned soups, baby diapers\/food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>What&#8217;s Provided:<\/b> Food bags for low\/moderate-income families in the Long Branch area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trinitynj.com\/trinitycenterap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trinity Episcopal Church Center for Community<\/a> | 503 Asbury Avenue, Asbury Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Needed<\/strong>: The program accepts monetary donations and volunteer sign-ups.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Provided<\/strong>: Saturday soup community meals from 9:30AM-2:30PM and Tuesday food pantry. The Trinity Center also offers a &#8220;Code Blue&#8221; program inviting community members to stay overnight in its building when temperatures drop below freezing.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedfellowshipchurch.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Fellowship Baptist Church Pantry<\/a> | 605 Third Avenue, Asbury Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Needed<\/strong>: Most needed items include canned tuna, chicken and salmon; canned fruits and vegetables, ready-to-eat canned meals (such as chili or ravioli), pancake mix, hot and cold cereals, cooking oils, shelf-stable milk, peanut butter and jelly, and canned soups. The pantry requests no glass containers. The pantry also accepts monetary donations and volunteer opportunities, more information can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/fulfillnj.org\/ways-to-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Provided<\/strong>: Food pantries on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 9:30AM-11:30AM.<\/p>\n<h4>Ocean County<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thebeatcenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>The B.E.A.T. Center \u2013 People\u2019s Pantry<\/b><\/a><b> | 1769 Hooper Avenue, Toms River<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What\u2019s Needed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Non-perishable foods, fresh produce when available, and volunteers for distribution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>What&#8217;s Provided:<\/b> Client-choice grocery options and mobile pantry services for Ocean County.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/graceandpeace.org\/foodpantry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Church of Grace &amp; Peace Food Pantry<\/b><\/a><b> <\/b><b>| Toms River<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What\u2019s Needed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Frozen meals, snacks, pet food, canned vegetables, tuna, and chicken.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>What&#8217;s Provided: <\/b>Food distribution once a week for Ocean County residents, including fresh produce when available. Recipients are advised to bring their own shopping bags.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/laceyfoodbank.org\/clientsschedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Lacey Food Bank, Inc. <\/b><\/a><b>| Forked River<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What\u2019s Needed:<\/strong> Non-perishable groceries, personal-care items, diapers, toilet paper, cleaning supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>What&#8217;s Provided:<\/b> Food pantry for residents in Lacey Township can access the food pantry from Monday through Saturday, 10AM &#8211; 12PM. The official November distribution day is on November 20th from 9AM to 11AM. The pantry advises attendees to bring their own reusable grocery bags.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stgregoryspantry.org\/how-to-get-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>St. Gregory\u2019s Food Pantry<\/b><\/a><b> |<\/b><b> Point Pleasant Beach<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What\u2019s Needed:<\/strong> Paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, and Thanksgiving food items.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>What&#8217;s Provided:<\/b> Monthly grocery assistance for local families in Point Pleasant Beach and nearby towns. The pantry is open 5 days a week and special distribution events can be found on the calendar <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stgregoryspantry.org\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/food-donations-hoboken-jersey-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where to Donate Food in Hoboken + Jersey City<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stmarybarnegat.com\/justice-service-ministries\/svdp-society\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>St. Mary\u2019s Pantry \u2013 St. Vincent de Paul<\/b><\/a><b> | 747 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What\u2019s Needed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Shelf-stable items, bread and bakery donations, hygiene kits, supermarket gift cards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>What&#8217;s Provided:<\/b> Food pantry support for Barnegat and surrounding Southern Ocean County households.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Follow @thejerseyshoregirl_ on\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejerseyshoregirl_\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thehobokengirl\/?hl=en\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0for the latest Jersey Shore updates,\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/twilight-lion-90332.myflodesk.com\/jrf4qhj7qk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/view.flodesk.com\/pages\/62f92877e5ea6b3d8aea50ad\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">sign up for our weekly newsletter here<\/a>\u00a0that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/events\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">events calendar<\/a>, which has over 40+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/category\/news\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-120164\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/8-800x267.jpg\" alt=\"read more button\" width=\"450\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/8-800x267.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/8-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/8-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/8-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/8.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>newsA nationwide headline will hit home for many New Jerseyans this week. 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