Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens (Modified 10/12/23)
Updates and Burlington County coming soon!
I. Atlantic County
A. Community Food Bank of New Jersey
a. Food Bank
b. Number: 908-838-4981
c. Address: 6735 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
d. Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 1PM – 4PM Saturday: 9AM – 1PM
e. Notes: They have a mobile food bank. As of 9/2023 it is only on Wednesdays & Fridays at select locations. They ask to call before visiting.
B. Ecumenical Emergency Food Pantry (Grace Lutheran Church)
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: 609-927-9982
c. Address: 11 E Dawes Ave, Somers Point, NJ 08244
d. Hours: The Pantry is staffed from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Grace Place is normally closed on the first full week of the month.
e. Notes: They also supply feminine products. Call (609) 231 5280. They have a list of dates but they stopped updating them July 2023.
C. Friends of Jean Webster Soup Kitchen
a. Soup Kitchen
b. Number: 609-457-2999
c. Address: 108 N Pennsylvania Ave, Atlantic City, NJ, United States, New Jersey
d. Hours: Tuesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
e. Notes:
D. Jewish Family Service of Atlantic County
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: 609-822-1108
c. Address: 607 N Jerome Ave, Margate City, NJ, United States, New Jersey
d. Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm
e. Notes: Walk ins are welcome. Must bring proper identification and complete the Intake process.
E. Kitchen Door Food Pantry
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: 609-965-1920
c. Address: 245 Boston Ave, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215 Notes
d. Hours: Third Wednesday of each month from: 9:00-11:30am and from: 6:00-7:30pm f.
F. Salvation Army 1
a. Food Pantry/Diaper Bank/Soup Kitchen F
b. Number: (609) 344-0660
c. Address: 22 S Texas Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
d. Hours:
1. Choice Food Pantry (please bring your own bag) Tuesday, Friday 10:00 - 11:00 AM
2. Diaper Bank (call for available sizes) Monday – Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 3. Soup Kitchen Monday – Friday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
e. Notes: Please bring your own bag and call ahead for available sizes
G. Atlantic Cape Food Pantry
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: N/A
c. Address:
1. Mays Landing Campus, Room G-115
2. Worthington Atlantic City Campus, Student Services, Room 145
3. Cape May Campus, Room 111B, 1st floor d. Hours: 1. Mays Landing Monday & Wednesday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
2. Atlantic City Monday & Tuesday
3. Cape May Monday & Tuesday e. Notes: FOR STUDENTS 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
H. South Jersey AIDS Alliance Food Pantry - Atlantic City
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: 609.347.1085
c. Address: N/A
d. Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am - 12:00pm
e. Notes: People living with HIV/AIDS can pick up food or, in special cases, have it delivered to them.
I. J. Saint Vincent De Paul
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: 609-625-2124
c. Address: 5021 Harding Highway Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330
d. Hours: Thursday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm
e. Notes: Catholic Charities
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: (609) 345-3448
c. Address: 9 N Georgia Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
d. Hours: e. Notes: Please call
II. Camden County
A. Camden County College
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: (856) 374-5088
c. Address: 1. Blackwood Campus – College Community Center, Room 200
2. Camden Campus – College Hall, Room 405 3. William G. Rohrer Center – Front Desk d. Hours:
1. Blackwood Campus Monday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If access is needed when closed, please contact the Associate Dean of Students at (856) 374-5088 2. Camden Campus Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 3. William G. Rohrer Center – Front Desk Please visit the front counter e. Notes: FOR STUDENTS. For donations or assistance about the pantries, please contact Associate Dean Tenuto at jtenuto@camdencc.edu for food distribution.
B. Cathedral Kitchen
a. Soup Kitchen/Food Pantry
b. Number:
c. Address: 1514 Federal St, Camden, NJ 08105
d. Hours: 1. Soup Kitchen Monday – Friday from 3:15 – 5:00 PM Saturday 12:00 – 1:00 PM 2. Food Pantry 2:45 – 5:00 PM e. Notes:
C. God’s Interfaith Food Table a. Food Distribution b. Number: 856 767 0650 c. Address: Holy Communion Lutheran Church 442 South Route 73 Berlin, New Jersey 08009 d. Hours: 1st and 3rd Wednesday - 9am to 10:30 am 2nd and 4th Thursday - 4 pm to 5:30 pm e. Notes: They ask for ID and complete a questionnaire. Handicap accessible and accommodating. D. Community Care Food Pantry a. Food Pantry, Clothing Distribution, Mobile Food Delivery b. Number: 856.449-9744 c. Address: 238 Sicklerville Road - Sicklerville, NJ 08081 3
d. Hours:
1. Mobile Pantry Must be set up, please call
2. Produce Tuesday Changes monthly Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 3- 4pm Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 3- 4pm
3. Food & Clothing Distribution September 23rd 10:00am - 12:00pm October 28th 10am – 12pm e. Notes: hours may change monthly
E. Saint Paul’s Church/ Collingwood Food Pantry
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: 856-240-7843
c. Address: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 832 Park Avenue, Collingswood, NJ
d. Hours: Tuesday and Thursdays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday 9.00 am until 10.00 am Friday Morning 8.00 and 9.00 a.m
e. Notes: Entrance on the Dill Ave. Side
F. Virtua Eat Well Mobile Grocery
a. Mobile Grocery
b. Number: 856-246-3176
c. Address: See Hours
d. Hours: Wednesdays 9 to 10:30 a.m. Baldwin's Run Senior Residence 3195 Westfield Ave., Camden 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Branches at Centerville 1800 South 9th Street, Camden 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Weinberg Commons 1711 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill Thursdays 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ablett Village 307 Ablett Village, Camden Fridays 9 to 10:30 a.m. Christ Care Senior Housing 4 Food Assistance by Destinee Coleman 400 Grimes Road, Sicklerville
e. Notes: Times and locations update frequently without warning, please visit website for most accurate info. Social media links are not always updated. virtua.org/about/eat-well/mobile-grocery-store
G. The Neighborhood Center
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: (856) 365-5295
c. Address: 278 Kaighn Ave, Camden, NJ 08103
d. Hours: 3rd Wednesday of Each Month, 1:00-5:30 PM
e. Notes: H. FIRST FRUITS PANTRY
a. Food Pantry
b. Numbers: (856) 429-6633
c. Address: 2303 E Evesham Rd, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043
d. Hours: OPEN THE 2ND & 4TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 4:00 - 7:00 PM
e. Notes:
I. J. Grace Bible Church Food Pantry
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: (856) 546-4885
c. Address: 887 Clements Bridge Rd, Barrington, NJ 08007 d. Hours: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30 pm to 8:30pm e. Notes: Required Documentation needed & preregistration hwww.gracenj.us/ministries/food-pantry
Kroc Center
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: (856) 379-6900
c. Address: 865 Harrison Ave, Camden, NJ 08105
d. Hours: 5 Monday 9am-3:30 (Closed 12-1pm for Lunch) Tuesday- CLOSED Wednesday- Mobile Pantry Thursday 2pm-3:30pm Friday- 9:15am- 2:15pm (Closed 12-1pm for Lunch)
e. Notes: Appointment needed. Call or email njkrocfoodpantry@use.salvationarmy.org
K. FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: (856) 547-3300
c. Address: 704 Garden St, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
d. Hours: Friday and Saturday 9am - 12pm
e. Notes:
L. WOW Center NJ
a. Food Pantry
b. Numbers: 856-589-0444
c. Address: 44 W Chestnut Ave, Merchantville, NJ 08109
d. Hours: Wednesdays 3pm to 7pm (by appointment only)
e. Notes:
M. Grace Episcopal Church
a. Food Pantry
b. Numbers: 856-665-4117
c. Address: 7 East Maple Ave Merchantville, NJ 0810
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e. Notes: contact for updated hours
N. Cherry Hill SDA
a. Food Pantry
b. Numbers: (856) 667-7110
c. Address: 700 Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
d. Hours: 2nd Wednesday of the month from 9-11:30am.
e. Notes: Call to confirm hours
O. Serenity Christian Worship Center
a. Food Pantry
b. Numbers: (856) 486-7771
c. Address: 3555 Haddonfield Rd, Pennsauken Township, NJ 08109
d. Hours: 3rd Friday & Saturday of each month
e. Notes:
P. Masjid Freehaven
a. Food Bank
b. Number: (856) 546-1500
c. Address: 280 Ashland Ave, Lawnside, NJ 08045
d. Hours: EVERY 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH MONDAY OF THE MONTH FROM 6:30 TO 7:30 AND THE 1ST AND 5TH MONDAY AT 12 NOON.
e. Notes: ISLAMIC COMMUNITY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE FOOD BANK
Q. Lion of Judah Church 6
a. Food Pantry
b. Numbers: 856.346. 2636
c. Address: 9 Odlen Avenue Somerdale, NJ 08083 d. Hours: 3rd Saturday 10:00am - 12:00 noon
e. Notes: call to confirm times
R. The Perfecting Church
a. Food Pantry
b. Numbers:
c. Address:
d. Hours:
e. Notes: Encouraging the use of our text alert service. Subscribing to the text alert service for your pantry of choice ensures you receive the link to pre-register. Please subscribe to your pantry of choice: HopeMobile (all one word) to the number 856-438-7671 for Hope Mobile Winslow FoodPantry (all one word) to the number 856-438-7671for County House Village SchoolPantry (all one word) to the number 856-438-7671 for Camden’s Charter SN Wooster (all one word) to the number 856-438-7671 for Wooster Towers LOCPantry (all one word) to the number 856-438-7671 for Perfecting Plaza ● Providing a pre-registration link for both first-time and returning guests of pantries operated by Loving Our Cities. Please pre-register for your pantry of choice below noting that registration opens the Monday prior (for Wednesday pantries) or Wednesday prior (for Saturday pantries) to the date of operation for all pantries EXCEPT the emergency pantry at Perfecting Plaza which operates by appointment. ● Assigning blocks of times for people to pick up their items. Upon completion of the pre-registration link, and subscription to our text alert service, we will text you a pick-up time. ● Pre-packaging all items. ● Operating outdoors. Please park in the lot and remain in your car until you receive a text notifying you of your pick-up time. ● Offering “drive-through” lanes. Please ensure your trunk is empty and you remain in your car until directed. ● Adhering to social distancing, maintaining a minimum of six feet of distance from others. ● Wearing masks and gloves. ● We will accommodate walk-ups for those who do not have a car, but still request that you pre-register and subscribe to the text alert service so you can be notified of your pick-up time. PLEASE BRING A CART. ● Please bring proof of ID to benefit from these services.
III. Gloucester County
A. Apostle's Lutheran Church 7
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: 856-629-4228
c. Address: 4401 Black Horse Pike (Rt 42) Turnersville, NJ 08012
d. Hours: September 28th 1-3 PM.
e. Notes: apostleslutheranchurch@comcast.net Check Monthly for hours. See newsletter https://www.apostleslc.org/easter-services
B. Catholic Charities Westville
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: (856) 845-9200
c. Address: 1200 Delsea Dr Suite 1, Westville, NJ 08093
d. Hours: 4th Tuesday of the month by appointments
e. Notes: Appointment only. Any nj county eligible.
C. First Baptist of Pitman
a. Food Pantry b. Number: 856- 589-8588 (Answered ONLY during opening hours)
c. Address: 30 N. Broadway Pitman NJ 08071
d. Hours: Tuesday 6:00 – 7:00 PM Wednesday 4:00 – 5:00 PM Thursday 12:00 – 1:00 PM
e. Notes:
D. Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries (GWCM)
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: n/a
c. Address: (Main) 330 E. Barber & Evergreen Avenues, Woodbury, NJ 08096 (Colonial Manor) 56 Elberne Avenue & Tatum St Colonial Manor, NJ 08096
d. Hours: Main Pantry: Tue and Thur 9:00 - 11:00 AM Colonial Manor: Sat only. 9:30 - 11:00 AM
e. Note: Requirements:
1. You will be asked to show proof of residency at each visit. You may use a driver's license, recent utility bill, a check stub from Social Services, or a currently dated lease.
2. Our clients living in Woodbury, Woodbury Heights, Deptford, West Deptford, National Park, Wenonah, or Westville will receive a full assortment of groceries. Those from other NJ towns will receive a one-time emergency allotment of food.
3. A computerized information form will be updated at each visit, including current information about income, number of people in household, and need status.
4. There is a maximum allowable gross income guide based on the number of family members (these limits will be available during interview).
5. For children in your household, providing school lunch letters from the school will enable clients to receive summer lunch boxes and holiday gifts.
6. Families must wait 30 days before they can return to the food pantry.
E. New Life in Christ Ministries
a. Food Pantry & Clothes Closet
b. Number: (856)694-2010
c. Address: 895 South Delsea Drive Malaga, NJ 08328
d. Hours: every third Saturday 9:00a-11:00a
e. Notes: Please call hours subject to change
F. Pfeiffer Community Center
a. Food Pantry & Emergency Food Assistance
b. Number: (856) 728-9841
c. Address: 408 Church Street Williamstown NJ 08094 d. Hours: Friday 9:30am to 11:30am
e. Notes:
G. Clayton Baptist Church
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: (856) 881-5454
c. Address: 110 South Delsea Drive Clayton, NJ 08312
d. Hours: Thursday at 10 AM.
e. Notes: Our pantry operates as a drive thru. The line begins at our driveway along West Linden Street. Please pull your vehicle into the horseshoe driveway when directed.
H. Clonmell United Methodist Church
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: (856) 423-1196
c. Address: 516 W Broad St, Gibbstown, NJ 08027
d. Hours: The second Thursday is from 10-12 am, and the fourth Thursday is 4 - 6 pm.
e. Notes:
I. Faith Fellowship Ministries
a. Food Bank
b. Number: 856-691-3460
c. Address: 3139 E. CHESTNUT AVE. VINELAND, NJ 08361
d. Hours: third Saturday of every month 9 AM to 11 AM
e. Notes:
J. Hope Mobile Food Bank of South Jersey (Crosskeys UMC)
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: 856-728-3342
c. Address: 1644 N Main St, Williamstown, New Jersey
d. Hours: 3rd Saturday of Every Month, 9 am
e. Notes: Check Church Calendar for schedule changes
K. Paulsboro Community Development Center
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: 856-224-1401
c. Address: 1540 Swedesboro Ave Paulsboro, NJ 08066
d. Hours: 4th Wed of the month 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
e. Notes: Open to residents of Gibbstown or Paulsboro who are in need. Walk in for services. For emergency food assistance, please call for more information. Required Documents: ID, proof of address
L. SAMARITAN CENTER OF GLASSBORO
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: 856-863-9030
c. Address: 123A East High Street Glassboro, NJ 08028
d. Hours: We are open every Monday and Wednesday from 12pm – 3pm
e. Notes: Glassboro residents only. Clothes may be purchased on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am – 11am.
M. Angels Community Outreach
a. Food Pantry/Diaper Bank/Clothing Drive/ etc.
b. Number: 856 625 8652
c. Address: 334 South Broadway Pitman NJ 08071
d. Hours: see notes
e. Notes: Application needed https://angelsoutreach.org/our-programs/
N. Rowan University
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: 856-244-1166 10
c. Address: Lot D on Rowan’s Glassboro campus corner of Joseph L Bowe Blvd. & Carpenter St
d. Hours: Friday from 10-11AM
e. Notes: Rowan students and local residents wishing to utilize the market do not need to show identification, but will need to bring their own bags or boxes.
O. Victory in Christ Group
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: 856.853.2688 ext. 327
c. Address: 055 Delsea Drive, Westville NJ 08093
d. Hours: every 3rd Saturday from 9am - 1pm
e. Notes: Bring ID
IV. Cape May County
A. Cape May Community Food Closet
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: (609) 600-7715
c. Address: 500 Hughes St, Cape May, NJ 08204
d. Hours: See notes
e. Notes: https://www.cmfoodcloset.org/get-help
B. Catholic Charities
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: (609) 886-2662
c. Address: 1304 NJ-47, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
d. Hours: Wednesday 8:45 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
e. Notes: Call to schedule
C. Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish/ Church of the Resurrection
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: (609) 390-0664
c. Address: 200 Tuckahoe Rd, Marmora, NJ 08223
d. Hours: 2-5pm on Wednesdays
e. Notes: Please remain in your cars and we will have people to help you.
D. Ocean City Ecumenical Food Cupboard
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: (609) 398-3191
c. Address: 501 E 8th St, Ocean City, NJ 08226 (alley entrance)
d. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
e. Notes: Residents in need receive a generous emergency supply of food once every 30 days. Clothes Closet Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM 555 West Ave Ocean City, NJ 08226 (609) 398-1009
E. Atlantic Cape Food Pantry
a. Food Bank
b. Number: N/A
c. Address: Cape May Campus, Room 111B, 1st floor
d. Hours: Monday & Tuesday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m
e. Notes: See Atlantic Cape Food Pantry in Atlantic County section for more options. STUDENTS ONLY V.
VI. Cumberland County
A. Victory Assembly of God
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: (856) 362-0438
c. Address: 17 Harding Hwy, Elmer, NJ 08318
d. Hours: 3rd Saturday, 9am-1pm
e. Notes: Our Pantry is a “drive through” format, which means you never have to leave your car!
B. Gateway's Emergency Assistance Food Pantry
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: (856) 451-6330
c. Address: 110 Cohansey Street Bridgeton, NJ 08302
d. Hours: the third full week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
e. Notes: Individuals using the agency’s pantry are permitted a pick up once every 30 days. Salem County
A. Catholic Charities (Penns Grove)
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: 856-299-1296
c. Address: 114 State Street, Penns Grove, NJ 08069
d. Hours:
e. Notes: Please call
B. New Hope UMC
a. Food Pantry
b. Number: 856-299-2266
c. Address: 18 Church St. Penns Grove, NJ 08069
d. Hours: see notes
e. Notes: By appointment only. Please call 856-299-2266 12
VII. Food Bank of South Jersey locator
https://foodbanksj.org/zip-code-locator/
The food pantries and banks that will populate are ones that work with the Food Bank of South Jersey, however there are more in the area that receive donations in others ways. These food pantries are listed above.