{"id":227488,"date":"2025-11-21T13:17:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T18:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=227488"},"modified":"2025-11-21T14:41:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T19:41:04","slug":"free-food-pantries-jersey-shore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/free-food-pantries-jersey-shore\/","title":{"rendered":"A List of Free Food Pantries at the Jersey Shore"},"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\/11\/food-pantries-jersey-shore-1-800x533.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/food-pantries-jersey-shore-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/food-pantries-jersey-shore-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/food-pantries-jersey-shore-1-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/food-pantries-jersey-shore-1-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/food-pantries-jersey-shore-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">resources<\/div><p>Multiple organized centers are accepting donations this holiday season, providing a meaningful way for <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/veterans-day-nonprofit-organizations\/\">communities to support one another<\/a>. Recently, the City of Asbury Park has released a list of food pantries along the Jersey Shore that help those in need. <strong>Keep reading to learn about free food pantries at the Jersey Shore and how you can get involved.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-227491\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/food-pantries-jersey-shore-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/food-pantries-jersey-shore-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/food-pantries-jersey-shore-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/food-pantries-jersey-shore-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/food-pantries-jersey-shore-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/food-pantries-jersey-shore-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/food-pantries-jersey-shore.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Asbury Park<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mercycenternj.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mercy Center<\/a> | 106 Main Street at Third Avenue<\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday to Friday | 8:30AM\u201312:30PM + 1:30PM\u20133:30PM<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1st Monday of the Month | 8:30AM\u20137PM<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercy Center strives to alleviate poverty in the Greater <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/asbury-park-speed-limit-25-mph\/\">Asbury Park<\/a> area and is open on weekdays to support that goal. The center will also have extended hours on the first Monday of each month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Phone:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 732-774-9397<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodhelpline.org\/resources\/greater-emanuel-food-pantry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greater Emmanuel Food Pantry<\/a> | 423 Drummond Avenue<\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every Second Tuesday | 11AM\u20132PM<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater Emmanuel Food Pantry is part of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fulfillnj.org\/get-help\/locate-a-pantry-or-soup-kitchen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fulfill NJ\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> network of food pantries, offering free groceries to visitors. Calling in advance and providing two photo IDs are required to receive items.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Phone:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 732-774-1963<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jfcsmonmouth.org\/food-security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jewish Family Services Pantry<\/a> | 705 Summerfield Avenue (between Main &amp; Bond)<\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday | 7:30AM<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programs from the Jewish Family and Children\u2019s Service (JFCS) of Monmouth County provide food assistance to individuals and <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/indoor-activities-for-kids-jersey-shore\/\">families<\/a> facing food insecurity. Food is served on a first-come, first-served basis, and the pantry remains open until supplies run out. Each person receives one bag of fresh items, including eggs, meat and fish, and fruits and vegetables.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Phone:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 732-774-6886<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/njprevent.com\/oceansfsc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oceans Family Success Center<\/a> | 1004 Comstock Street<\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuesday | 4:30PM\u20136PM<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oceans Family Success Center (FSC) provides an environment that empowers individuals and families in the community. Visitors will receive items such as eggs, butter, frozen meat, and canned goods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Phone:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 732-455-5272<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salvationarmyusa.org\/nj\/asbury-park\/asbury-avenue-corps\/hunger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salvation Army Pantry<\/a> | 605 Asbury Avenue (between Main + Memorial)<\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday | 9AM\u201311AM<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salvation Army\u2019s food pantry will be open weekly, with the option for clients to select what items they need or desire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Phone:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 732-455-5272<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freefood.org\/l\/st-peter-claver-pantry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Peter Claver Pantry<\/a> | 1419 Springwood Avenue at Ridge Avenue<\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday | 10AM\u20131PM<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Peter Claver Pantry will offer groceries on Thursdays to visitors in need. Identification is required to receive items.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Phone:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 732-775-4157<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trinitynj.com\/trinitycenterap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trinity Episcopal Church Pantry<\/a> | 503 Asbury Avenue at Grand Avenue<\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday | 11AM\u20131PM<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday | 9:30AM\u20132:30PM<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trinity Episcopal Church operates a food pantry and a Saturday soup kitchen that serves organic <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-bars-restaurants-fall-winter\/\">food<\/a> to guests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Phone:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 732-775-5084<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedfellowshipchurch.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Fellowship Baptist Church Pantry<\/a> | 603 Third Avenue<\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second and Fourth Saturdays of the Month | 9:30AM\u201311:30AM<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Fellowship Baptist Church is offering food on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month in partnership with Fulfill NJ.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Phone :<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 732-774-5393<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Local Areas<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradleyfoodpantry.org\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bradley Food Pantry<\/a> | 101 3rd Avenue, Neptune City<\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday to Saturday | 10AM\u201312PM<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuesday + Thursday Evenings | 6PM\u20137PM<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bradley Food Pantry operates with a \u201cclient-choice\u201d style, where food is displayed openly and allows patrons to select what they need for their families. They gather their resources from partnerships, local supermarkets, restaurateurs, farms, and volunteers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Phone:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 732-977-3606<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/westbelmarumc.weebly.com\/food-pantry.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Belmar Food Pantry<\/a> | 1000 17th Avenue, Belmar<\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuesday | 10AM\u201312PM<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday | 10AM\u201312PM<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/belmar-nj-things-to-do\/\">Belmar<\/a> Food Pantry serves families and individuals in need with a wide variety of grocery items and general household utilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Phone:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 732-681-4113<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Little Free Pantry &#8211; Neptune | 1220 11th Avenue, Neptune<\/h3>\n<p>This 24-hour pantry is a community-run effort. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlefreepantry.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Little Free Pantries<\/a> are a nationwide effort similar to Little Free Libraries, where neighbors can take what they need, or donate what they can.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jerseyshoredreamcenter.org\/hunger-relief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jersey Shore Dream Center Mobile Pantry<\/a> | Mobile, Neptune Township<\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday + Friday | Deliveries by phone request<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jersey Shore Dream Center delivers items by request through a call. With a focus on aiding all members of the at-risk community, including those without reliable access to transportation, the center delivers groceries directly to its patrons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Phonet:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 877-391-5732<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Saint Paul\u2019s Methodist Church Pantry | 80 Embury Avenue (between Pennsylvania + New York Avenue), Neptune Township<\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday | 2:45PM\u20134:45PM<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Phonet:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 732-775-1125<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For the full list, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CityofAsburyParkNJ\/posts\/pfbid02nPWor3pkDVbnmDtXnCnxU42p4C9JvVn5GSbfgfCBowaYP8PadJAebsPjCLetwythl#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Follow @thejerseyshoregirl_ on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejerseyshoregirl_\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0for the latest Jersey Shore updates,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twilight-lion-90332.myflodesk.com\/jrf4qhj7qk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sign up for our weekly newsletter here<\/a>\u00a0that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">events calendar<\/a>, which has over 40+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<div class=\"categories\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/lifestyle\/\">Lifestyle<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>resourcesMultiple organized centers are accepting donations this holiday season, providing a meaningful way for communities to support one another. 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