We found 17 food pantries listed for Bridgeton, New Jersey. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 3 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Bridgeton, New Jersey. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - Vineland Corps
Phone: (856) 696-5050
Address: 733 E Chestnut Ave, vineland, Vineland, NJ 08360. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Aid to Families
- Bible Study - Correspondence
- Camping Activities
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation Programs
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Military Personnel Assistance
- Missing Persons
- Nutrition Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (856) 696-5050 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cumberland
The Salvation Army - Bridgeton Corps
Phone: (856) 451-0999
Address: 29 W Commerce St, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Bible Study - Correspondence
- Boys' & Girls' Club
- Camping Activities
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Military Personnel Assistance
- Missing Persons
- Music & Arts Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (856) 451-0999 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cumberland
The Salvation Army Vineland Corps
Phone: (856) 696-5050
Address: 733 E Chestnut Ave, Vineland, NJ 08360. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry: Monday, Wednesday and Fridays serving by appointments; Tuesdays and Thursdays serving emergencies and first time cases.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 696-5050 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Vineland
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cumberland
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 4 Church Food Pantry locations in Bridgeton, New Jersey. You can also check your eligibility.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 451-3233
Address: 186 E Commerce St, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Food Pantry at St. Andrew’s, Bridgeton, is a hands-on ministry, which benefits community members through the provision of supplemental pantry supplies and an afternoon meal during Food Pantry distribution hours. The Food Pantry at St. Andrew’s, Bridgeton, is a member of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey and is authorized to distribute USDA and SFPP foods. The Food Pantry welcomes donations of food and financial support for this ministry. The Food Pantry at St. Andrew’s, Bridgeton, is open on 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, 2-4 pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 451-3233 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bridgeton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cumberland
Spirit and Truth Ministries, Inc. @ Mount Pisgah Methodist Church
Phone: (856) 692-2603
Address: 315 Plum St, Vineland, NJ 08360. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Spirit & Truth Ministries, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that has assisted the poor and homeless in the city of Vineland and surrounding areas for over 25 years. Spirit & Truth Ministries is a multi-denominational Christian Organization that believes in the Bible's directives to minister to the whole person in body, soul and spirit. This is realized through our established soup kitchen program and "beyond feeding" services. By encouraging people from different walks of life to become involved in mercy ministries, a larger two-fold purpose in accomplished. The poor and needy are cared for and A strong sense of community is developed among the organizations and volunteers that help the soup kitchen. Hours: Monday - Serving time 12:00 noon.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 692-2603 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Vineland
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cumberland
Spirit and Truth Ministries, Inc. @ 1st United Methodist Church
Phone: (856) 692-2603
Address: 700 E Landis Ave, Vineland, NJ 08360. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Spirit & Truth Ministries, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that has assisted the poor and homeless in the city of Vineland and surrounding areas for over 25 years. Spirit & Truth Ministries is a multi-denominational Christian Organization that believes in the Bible's directives to minister to the whole person in body, soul and spirit. This is realized through our established soup kitchen program and "beyond feeding" services. By encouraging people from different walks of life to become involved in mercy ministries, a larger two-fold purpose in accomplished. The poor and needy are cared for and A strong sense of community is developed among the organizations and volunteers that help the soup kitchen. Soup Kitchen: Thursday - Serving time 12:00 noon; Bag Lunch: Friday 12:45 pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 692-2603 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Vineland
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cumberland
Spirit and Truth Ministries, Inc. @ Church of the Resurrection/Trinity Episcopal
Phone: (856) 692-2603
Address: 800 E Wood St, Vineland, NJ 08360. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Spirit & Truth Ministries, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that has assisted the poor and homeless in the city of Vineland and surrounding areas for over 25 years. Spirit & Truth Ministries is a multi-denominational Christian Organization that believes in the Bible's directives to minister to the whole person in body, soul and spirit. This is realized through our established soup kitchen program and "beyond feeding" services. By encouraging people from different walks of life to become involved in mercy ministries, a larger two-fold purpose in accomplished. The poor and needy are cared for and A strong sense of community is developed among the organizations and volunteers that help the soup kitchen. Hours: Wednesday -Serving time 12:00 noon
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 692-2603 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Vineland
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cumberland
Helping Hands Food Pantry Locations
We have located 1 Helping Hand Food Pantry locations in Bridgeton, New Jersey. You can also check your eligibility.
Faith Bible Church Food Pantry - A Helping Hand
Phone: (856) 691-3460
Address: 3139 E Chestnut Ave, Vineland, NJ 08361. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
A Helping Hand is a ministry of Faith Bible Church whose goal is to provide food assistance to those in need throughout the Vineland area. This ministry operates out of the Faith Bible Church facility the third Saturday of every month from 9 AM to 11 AM. Clients picking up food must bring their valid photo identification and provide their address and telephone number at each visit. Falsifying of identity or misrepresentation of information may result in the inability to receive food at future visits.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 691-3460 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Vineland
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cumberland
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Locations
We have located 1 St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry locations in Bridgeton, New Jersey. You can also check your eligibility.
Good Shepherd Dining Room/St. Vincent De Paul Society
Phone: (856) 455-2323
Address: 46 Central Ave, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Lunch is served Monday through Friday 12:00 noon to 1:00 P.M. Located in the basement of St. Teresa of Avila Church
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 455-2323 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bridgeton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cumberland
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 8 Food Pantry locations in Bridgeton, New Jersey. You can also check your eligibility.
Help and Hope Missions Inc.
Phone: (856) 293-4357
Address: 216 Howard St, Millville, NJ 08332. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
H & H food closet at 216 Howard Street in Millville is open each week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. Each day we provide bags of groceries for our elidigble clients. Each client receives a bag of nonperishable canned goods and boxed items. A typical bag would contain: • pasta, pasta sauce • canned beans, corn, mixed vegetables, fruit • soup • rice and beans • cereal. They will also receive bags containing two or three bread products, meat products such as ground beef or chicken, eggs and fresh produce when available. We also provide a limitted number of diapers for those who can prove the need with a child's birth certificate. We provide three or four days worth of meals for the average family. Help & Hope is a partner with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. We have a monthly delivery of groceries from the food bank. We also welcome both food and money donations from local churches and concerned community citizens. When the food arrives we have volunteers that warehouse, bag and distribute it. We also have select volunteers that man the front desk and fill out the necessary paperwork. Our major problem is having enough food to last through the whole month. We get delivery on the third Monday and are usually very row on food by the beginning of the month.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 293-4357 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Millville
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cumberland
Gateway’s Emergency Assistance Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 497-6751
Address: 65 Mainheim Ave, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Gateway's Emergency Assistance Food Pantry distributes bulk food supplies free of charge to needy residents. Gateway’s Emergency Assistance Food Pantry is open the third week of each month on Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 to 5 p.m. Food is stored on site in a commercial quality warehouse that features several walk-in freezer and refrigeration units. Individuals using the agency’s pantry are permitted a pick up once every 30 days.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 497-6751 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bridgeton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cumberland
Pope Francis Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 451-0254
Address: 312 N Pearl St, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Pope Francis Food Pantry is open on the third Saturday of the month, 9:30 am to 11:00 am.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 451-0254 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bridgeton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cumberland
New Life In Christ Ministries Inc.
Phone: (856) 694-2010
Address: 895 N Delsea Dr, Malaga, NJ 08328. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry & Clothes Closet: every 3rd Saturday 9:00am-11:00am
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 694-2010 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Malaga
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
South Jersey AIDS Alliance Food Pantry - Bridgeton
Phone: (609) 347-1085
Address: 287 Irving Ave, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
People living with HIV/AIDS can pick up food or, in special cases, have it delivered to them. Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 347-1085 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bridgeton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cumberland
Southern Regional Food Distribution Center
Phone: (856) 327-3145
Address: 6140 Mays Landing Rd, Vineland, NJ 08361. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Rural Development Corporation is a charitable tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) non-profit community based organization founded in 1972 by residents and non-governmental organizations in the rural most outhernmost counties of New Jersey. Its purpose was to improve the quality of life for undeserved and/or unserved areas and populations in rural locations throughout Southern New Jersey, primarily through community organization, outreach, working with governmental and other non-profit entities to facility community development and the provision of social services to the needy. Special emphasis is given to areas and populations where geographic, transportation, social economic and other barrier prevent access to service by the community of no services exist. While RDC has been involved in the development and the provision of many services such as job training, affordable housing, domestic violence, etc. its goal is to encourage the development of services and to only provide those services if or until sufficient interest and infrastructure exists for the community to permanently address these issues on their own, or the problem is abated. The attention and resources of the Organization have been concentrated on the operation of a shelter for the homeless individuals and families in New Jerseys six southern counties(Cumberland Family Shelter ) and operation of a food bank and food distribution network servicing shelters, soup kitchens, emergency food pantries and other sites serving the needy (Southern Regional Food Center)
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 327-3145 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Vineland
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cumberland
Deacon's Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 691-2283
Address: 800 E Landis Ave, Vineland, NJ 08360. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
First Presbyterian Church of Vineland operate the Deacons' Food Pantry and support the Vineland Ministerial Fellowship Emergency Food Bank.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 691-2283 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Vineland
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cumberland
CASA P. R. A. C., Inc.
Phone: (856) 692-2331
Address: 800 E Chestnut Ave, Vineland, NJ 08360. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provide Emergency Food
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 692-2331 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Vineland
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cumberland
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Bridgeton, New Jersey distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Bridgeton, New Jersey to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Bridgeton, New Jersey have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Bridgeton, New Jersey may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Bridgeton, New Jersey appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Bridgeton, New Jersey, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Bridgeton, New Jersey may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Bridgeton, New Jersey whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Bridgeton, New Jersey.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.