We found 26 food pantries listed for Burlington County, New Jersey. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 14 Church Food Pantry locations in Burlington, New Jersey. You can also check your eligibility.
St. Mary Street United Methodist Church Community Food Pantry
Phone: (609) 387-1518
Address: 483 St Mary St, Burlington, NJ 08016. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 387-1518 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Burlington
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
Redeemed Christian Church of God Mission - TopCares Food Pantry
Phone: (609) 387-5780
Address: 1003 Sunset Rd, Burlington, NJ 08016. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
TopCares Food Pantry - Food Distribution every third Saturday of the month, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. For emergency food supply, call (609) 387 5780
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 387-5780 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Burlington
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
Epworth UM Church (Bread of Life Food Pantry)
Phone: (856) 829-1908
Address: 501 Morgan Ave, Palmyra, NJ 08065. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry hours: 10am-1pm every Third Saturday of every Month
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 829-1908 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Palmyra
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
First Moravian Church - Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 461-0132
Address: 228 E Washington St, Riverside, NJ 08075. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our mission spirit manifests itself in many ways, both loally and on a global basis. After 150 years the Riverside Moravian Church remains here on the corner serving God, our church, and our community. We look forward to the future as we continue to be part of the Riverside family. Our Fishes and Loaves has served the community since 1994. The need has increased quite a bit since that time. A Hospitality Breakfast is also available for the clients. Pantry hours: 2nd or 3rd Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 461-0132 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Riverside
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
St. Ann's Church Food Pantry
Phone: (609) 893-3246
Address: 22 Trenton Rd, Browns Mills, NJ 08015. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
St. Ann's Church operates a food pantry for the needy of our community. The pantry is open for food distribution on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. The hours of operation are 10:30 AM -12:30 PM on distribution days. We provide supplemental food for approximately 80 families on food days. We are staffed by 12 volunteers.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 893-3246 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Browns Mills
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
Wiley Church Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 983-0506
Address: 101 E Main St, Marlton, NJ 08053. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our Food Pantry serve over 50 needy local families. Distribution Hours: Every other Monday from 5:30pm to 7:30 pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 983-0506 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Marlton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
Grace Episcopal Church Food Pantry
Phone: (609) 894-8004
Address: 43 Elizabeth St, Pemberton, NJ 08068. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Grace Church maintains a Food Pantry which provides food for those in need. Each month dozens of families in need have the opportunity to receive free food items in our hall complex. The Food Pantry is one example of how we follow Jesus and serve others. Distribution Hours: 3rd Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 894-8004 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Pemberton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
True Vine Memorial Baptist Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (609) 893-3948
Address: 101 Fire House Rd, Browns Mills, NJ 08015. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Distribution Hours: 1st Thursday 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 893-3948 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Browns Mills
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
St. Mary's Episcopal Church - Ladle of Love
Phone: (609) 386-0902
Address: 145 W Broad St, Burlington, NJ 08016. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Ladle of Love, our Outreach Supper is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 4 to 6 p.m. at St. Mary's Guild House, 145 West Broad Street in Burlington City, New Jersey. Ladle of Love serves the community from St. Mary's kitchen with compassion and caring. This ministry was started in 2003, and currently provides approximately 100+ meals on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. The program is self-sustaining and is run by volunteers from St. Mary’s Parish. We have two teams that take turns cooking and serving the meals.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 386-0902 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Burlington
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
Tabernacle Baptist Church Soup Kitchen
Phone: (609) 386-4785
Address: 150 Second St, Burlington, NJ 08016. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Physical and Spiritual Food: The soup kitchen is open every Monday at 12:00 p.m. providing food for the physical as well as the spiritual needs and clothing. Our food pantry is open on Monday’s 12:00 p.m. and Thursday’s at 2:30 pm. “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto ME void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I SENT IT.†Isaiah 55:11. When it comes to Evangelism remember you are the ONE SENT!
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 386-4785 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Burlington
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
First Presbyterian Church - Community Luncheon Ministry
Phone: (609) 267-0330
Address: 125 Garden Street Mt, Holly, NJ 08060. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Begun in 1986, our Community Luncheon ministry serves a free, well-balanced meal to hungry people Mondays and Fridays, 52 weeks a year including most holidays. Donations of time, money and food come from members, other congregations and the community. In 2016 he volunteer team served 17,041 meals to an average of 70-90 adults and children, with the number increasing during the holidays. A short devotional and prayer are offered before each meal, and special Christmas candlelight meal clearly shares the Gospel. Periodically over the winter we offer warm articles of clothing and blankets donated by schools, churches and caring individuals. In addition to receiving a complete meal, guests socialize and receive assistance in finding agencies to meet other needs.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 267-0330 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Holly
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
St. Marys Church Community Food Pantry
Phone: (609) 298-0261
Address: 45 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
St. Mary’s Parish provides a community food pantry for the needy in our area. Please visit the rectory office during business hours to sign up. Once you qualify for assistance, you will be given an identification card which will entitle you to visit the food pantry once a week. Mon-Wed-Fri: 2:00 – 3:00 P.M., Tue-Thu: 9:00 – 10:00 A.M., Tue-Thu: 6:00 – 7:00 P.M.; Sat: 9:00 – 10:00 A.M.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 298-0261 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bordentown
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
Nothing But the Word Deliverance Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (609) 499-5079
Address: 2071 Route 130 S, Florence, NJ 08518. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Distribution Hours: 2nd Saturday 9:00am-12:30pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 499-5079 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Florence
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
Florence United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Phone: (609) 499-1129
Address: 209 Broad St, Florence, NJ 08518. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
During these tough economic times, more and more people are finding themselves out of work and struggle to make ends meet. Too often families have to decide which basic necessity they can afford, often at the expense of other basic necessities. Each week the Florence Untied Methodist Church opens it's door to help those fallen upon rough times. We try to help people not have to make those compromises on lifes basics. The Church is seeing more new faces and families each week and now more than ever we are in need of food and paper supplies. ood pantry is open from 11:30 AM to 1PM Fridays. Donations can be brought at that time or call the church to make arrangements.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 499-1129 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Florence
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
Catholic Charities Food Pantry Locations
We have located 1 Catholic Charities Food Pantry locations in Burlington, New Jersey. You can also check your eligibility.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton - Community Food Pantry (Burlington County)
Phone: (856) 764-6940
Address: 801 Burlington Ave, Delanco, NJ 08075. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Pre-packed food bags provide 3 meals per day for 3 days of each household member.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 764-6940 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Delanco
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 11 Food Pantry locations in Burlington, New Jersey. You can also check your eligibility.
SVDP - St. Katherine Drexel Conference
Phone: (609) 386-3650
Address: 502 High St, Burlington, NJ 08016. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our parish supports a St. Vincent de Paul Society that helps our community with a Food Pantry and those going through financial hardships. Distribution Hours: Every Wednesday 9:30am-11:00am
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 386-3650 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Burlington
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
Miller's Temple COGIC - Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 829-9811
Address: 519 Kennedy St, Palmyra, NJ 08065. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Are you a New Jersey resident and need a little help with groceries? Well stop by pantry day for free bread, can goods and more. Pantry Day- Every 4th Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 829-9811 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Palmyra
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
Christian Caring Center
Phone: (609) 893-0700
Address: 378 Lakehurst Rd, Browns Mills, NJ 08015. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Groceries: Twice a month, our clients can receive a three-day supply of food, which is distributed in partnership with the Food Bank of South Jersey, as well as with help from many area churches and businesses.Several area food providers graciously donate unsold groceries, which we pass on to our clients and also use for our community lunch. Community Lunch: We serve a daily hot lunch in the center at noon. Each Wednesday and Friday, we deliver lunch to people who are sheltered in several area motels and to others who live outdoors. This is an opportunity to build friendships, to pray for our friends’ needs and to share the Gospel.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 893-0700 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Browns Mills
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
Burlington Township Food Pantry
Phone: (888) 847-3278
Address: 16 7, Burlington, NJ 08016. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Burlington Township Food Pantry is a group of volunteers who devote their time and talent to eliminate hunger in our area. We are business people, professionals, clergy, educators, municipal employees and more. The common thread that draws us together is the desire to help. The current economic conditions have effected many families in our area, and the need for support, is greater then it ever has been. If we can provide food to those in need, with dignity and support, then we feel we have done something to help. You can help too. Food Distribution - Every Wednesday, 9:00am to 11:00am, Burlington Center Mall, Ground floor, Right of the Main Entrance, Store #167.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (888) 847-3278 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Burlington
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
Life Center Food Pantry
Phone: (609) 499-8967
Address: 2035 Columbus Rd, Burlington, NJ 08016. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
For those in need of assistance The Life Center Food Pantry distribution hours are as follows: Monday through Friday - 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Thursday Evening - 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Please Note: Individuals can only receive assistance once in a 30-day period.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 499-8967 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Burlington
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
SVDP - St. Mary of the Lakes
Phone: (609) 953-0021
Address: 1 Jones Rd, Medford, NJ 08055. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The St. Mary of the Lakes Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is supported by the parishioners, our school, and the Medford community. A ministry of St. Mary of the Lakes since 1980, the Conference serves the Burlington County communities of Medford, Medford Lakes, Browns Mills, Pemberton Township, and Moorestown. Distribution Hours: Monday 9:00am-12:00pm, Tuesday 1:00pm-3:00pm, Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pm, Friday 10:00am-1:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 953-0021 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Medford
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
LifeGate Assembly of God - Food Pantry
Phone: (609) 239-1779
Address: 1607 Jacksonville Rd, Burlington, NJ 08016. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our Food Pantry is open to the community on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, 9 am to Noon. We serve approximately 60 families each month, Volunteer workers are always welcome!
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 239-1779 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Burlington
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
SVDP - Holy Eucharist Conference
Phone: (609) 268-0005
Address: 520 Medford Lakes Rd, Tabernacle, NJ 08088. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Food Pantry is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am -noon and is available to those who qualify who live in the communities of Chatsworth, Shamong, Southampton, Tabernacle and Vincentown. If you are in need of financial assistance or food and live in the surrounding community of Chatsworth, Shamong, Southampton, Tabernacle & Vincentown, please call SVDP Hot Line @ 609-268-0005. When calling, please leave your name, phone number & short message in regard to what type of assistance you need. Someone from our Society will return your call within 24 hours. All assistance & information provided is confidential and stays within our ministry.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 268-0005 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Tabernacle
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
Oaks Integrated Care - Mt. Holly Food Pantry
Phone: (609) 267-5928
Address: 770 Woodlane Rd Ste 16, Mount Holly, NJ 08060. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Oaks Integrated Care Food Pantries, located in Mt. Holly and Berlin, provide Oaks Integrated Care consumers and community members in need with basic food, clothing and household provisions. Over 90% of the individuals and families in Oaks Integrated Care programs live at or below the poverty level. They often face the harsh dilemma of spending their meager financial resources to purchase the medications which keep them mentally stable or to purchase food. Our goal is to make sure food doesn’t have to be a choice! Thanks to the generosity of community donors, we offer food assistance to over 800 families a month. As the need continues to increase, we need your help to keep our shelves stocked.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 267-5928 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Mount Holly
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
SVDP - Sacred Heart Conference
Phone: (609) 267-9600
Address: 260 High Street Mt, Holly, NJ 08060. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Saint Vincent DePaul Society of Sacred Heart Parish operates a food pantry for individuals and families in need from Eastampton, Hainesport, Lumberton, Mount Holly, and Westampton ONLY. Guests are provided with 2 bags of non-perishable food and bread, donated from local businesses. Meat and toiletries are also offered when available. Proof of residency is required. Distribution Hours: Monday 11:00am-1:00pm & 6:00pm-8:00pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 11:00am - 1:00pm, Thursday 6:30pm-8:30pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 267-9600 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Holly
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
On the Wings of Love Ministries Food Pantry
Phone: (267) 707-7188
Address: 422 W 4th St, Florence, NJ 08518. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
On the Wings of Love Ministries responds to the needs of our community, the township and surrounding burrows by providing food from our food pantry. Our food pantry has allowed us to feed many families in the community and beyond. Food is distributed to those in need every 3rd Sunday of each month from 2pm – 5pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (267) 707-7188 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Florence
Help Residents of Counties:
- Burlington
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Burlington, 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 Burlington, 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 Burlington, 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 Burlington, 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 Burlington, 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 Burlington, 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 Burlington, 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 Burlington, 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 Burlington, 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.