We found 36 food pantries listed for Gloucester County, New Jersey. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 18 Church Food Pantry locations in Gloucester, New Jersey. You can also check your eligibility.
Spoken Word Evangelistic Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 845-8845
Address: 667 S Evergreen Ave, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our food pantry is open Saturday - 8 am to 10:30 am. Please bring proof of residence and proof of income.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 845-8845 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Woodbury Heights
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Mount Carmel U.A.M.E. Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 224-0606
Address: 126 Gill St, Paulsboro, NJ 08066. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Mt Carmel is a part of the network of food banks set up through the South Jersey Food Bank. God commanded in St John Chapter 21:15-17 Feed My Sheep; Distribution Hours: 3rd Thursday 3:00pm-5:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 224-0606 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Paulsboro
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Life Church Emergency Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 629-4680
Address: 1509 N Main St, Williamstown, NJ 08094. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Life Church Emergency Food Pantry is for families in our community and beyond who are struggling to feed themselves. We currently provide emergency food packages free of charge to families and individuals in need. The Emergency Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. We serve with respect, dignity and no judgment. No proof of need or identification is required. All are welcome.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 629-4680 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Williamstown
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Pitman Road Church Of Christ Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 589-1500
Address: 500 Pitman Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
We maintain a food pantry in the church building that is stocked by donations from our members and friends. Those in need of food are invited to call the church office. Those seeking donations are asked a few basic questions, and food items can be picked up at church building. If you would like to donate food, please contact the church office.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 589-1500 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Sewell
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
First Baptist Church of Harrisonville Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 478-4667
Address: 428 A Ferrell Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides a food pantry. Distribution Hours: 4th Tuesday 10:00am-2:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 478-4667 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Mullica Hill
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Incarnation Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 468-1314
Address: 240 Main St, Mantua, NJ 08051. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provide non-perishable food for needy families on a continuing basis. Open to all residents in need in Mantua and Wenonah. Applicants must bring a valid ID or service bill to show proof of residency. Mon and Fri 1-3 and Wed 10-12
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 468-1314 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Mantua
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Straight-Line Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 456-4588
Address: 207 3rd Ave, Westville, NJ 08096. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: 2nd and 4th Wednesday 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 456-4588 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Westville
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
St. Paul's United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 845-6638
Address: 74 Church St, Thorofare, NJ 08086. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 845-6638 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Thorofare
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Faith Temple Baptist Church Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 262-0759
Address: 367 Blue Bell Rd, Williamstown, NJ 08094. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our mission is to introduce people to Jesus Christ and to encourage the cultivation of a personal relationship with him. To make disciples for the Lord Jesus Christ in local assembly. Distribution Hours: 2nd Thursday 9:00am - 12:00 noon
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 262-0759 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Williamstown
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
GWCM Food Pantry @ Woodbury Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Phone: (856) 848-8975
Address: 330 E Barber Ave, Woodbury, NJ 08096. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am - 11:00am. Food Pantry Requirements: 1. Proof of residency must be shown at EACH visit. You may use a recent utility bill, a check stub from Social Services, or a currently dated same month lease. 2. You must live in one of the following communities in Southern New Jersey: Woodbury, Woodbury Heights, Deptford, West Deptford, National Park, Wenonah, Westville. 3. To include children in your household, you must provide Medicaid cards. 4. An information form must be filled-out at EACH visit. Current information about income will be included on the form. 5. There is a maximum allowable gross income guide based on the number of family members. 6. Families must wait 30 days before they can return to the food pantry.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 848-8975 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Woodbury
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church - Kitchen of Hope (KOH)
Phone: (856) 881-9144
Address: 212 N Main St, Glassboro, NJ 08028. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Kitchen of Hope (KOH) gives food to the needy in the community on the second Saturday of every month at the Parish hall. Donations are always encouraged of non-perishables, and help is always needed on the second Saturday of every month, from 8am to 2pm, as well as the preceding Friday morning.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 881-9144 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Glassboro
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Macedonia Baptist Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 602-4032
Address: 351 High St, Westville, NJ 08093. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
On the 3rd Sunday of every month, we open our food pantry to those in need from 12:30pm-6:30pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 602-4032 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Westville
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Clonmell United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 423-1196
Address: 516 W Broad St, Gibbstown, NJ 08027. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Clonmell UMC is a welcoming place to worship and learn about God and his love for all people. We worship, fellowship, study, and participate in missions. Our facility is handicapped accessible. Our food pantry is available on the first and third Thursday of every month from 10-12pm and from 4-6pm. Gibbstown residents ONLY,proof of address required
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 423-1196 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Gibbstown
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Praise Temple Church of God in Christ - Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 468-8552
Address: 940 Boundary Rd, Wenonah, NJ 08090. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Distribution Hours: 3rd Saturday 9:00am-11:00am
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 468-8552 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Wenonah
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
North Baptist Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 845-8433
Address: 1020 N Evergreen Ave, Woodbury, NJ 08096. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our food bank is open on the 3rd and 4th Saturday of every month from 2pm to 3pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 845-8433 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Woodbury
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Our Lady Queen of Peach Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 589-5673
Address: 161 Pitman Ave, Pitman, NJ 08071. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Food Pantry, operated by the parish St. Vincent de Paul Society, is located in the Lower Hall of Our Lady Queen of Peach Church, Pitman. Pantry hours are: Monday 9:30 PM - 10:30 AM; Wednesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM; Friday 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 589-5673 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Pitman
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Clayton Baptist Church Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 881-5454
Address: 110 S Delsea Dr, Clayton, NJ 08312. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM; The mission of Clayton Baptist is to love God, to love others, and to magnify the name of Jesus Christ. The vision of our church is to glorify our God and Savior, Jesus Christ, to make true disciples throughout all the nations by means of missionary activity and support, to minister the ordinances, to edify believers, and to do all that is sovereignly possible and biblically permissible to magnify the name of Jesus.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 881-5454 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Clayton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
St. Michael’s UAME Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 442-0800
Address: 125 Center St, Clayton, NJ 08312. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Distribution Hours: 3rd Wednesday 11:00am-4:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 442-0800 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Clayton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Catholic Charities Food Pantry Locations
We have located 2 Catholic Charities Food Pantry locations in Gloucester, New Jersey. You can also check your eligibility.
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 629-6142
Address: 32 Carrol Ave, Williamstown, NJ 08094. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: 9-3 weekdays 9-12 Saturdays
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 629-6142 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Williamstown
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Catholic Charities Food Pantry - Westville
Phone: (856) 845-9200
Address: 1200 N Delsea Dr Ste 1, Westville, NJ 08093. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden is a faith-based agency rooted in the Gospel and in the social teaching of the Catholic Church. We provide social services to, advocate for, and empower the poor, oppressed or vulnerable. We do this on a non-discriminatory, non-sectarian basis throughout the six southern New Jersey counties
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 845-9200 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Westville
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Locations
We have located 1 St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry locations in Gloucester, New Jersey. You can also check your eligibility.
St. Clare of Assisi - Saint Vincent De Paul Society
Phone: (856) 423-4190
Address: 140 Broad St, Swedesboro, NJ 08085. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Emergency food assistance (for emergency situations only; quantity is based upon family size) Residents of Gibbstown, Logan Township, Paulsboro, Swedesboro, Woolwich, northern West Deptford, and western Greenwich ONLY. Clients must call and follow the prompts to leave a detailed message of their situation. The individual seeking assistance must be the person to call the number. All messages will be returned by a staff member within 24 hours. Callers must call from an unblocked number. For all assistance, an assessment and an in-person interview will be conducted.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 423-4190 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Swedesboro
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 15 Food Pantry locations in Gloucester, New Jersey. You can also check your eligibility.
SMCDC Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 629-4614
Address: 245 Glassboro Rd, Williamstown, NJ 08094. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry - 9:00am Every 4th Thursday of Each Month (except holidays)
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 629-4614 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Williamstown
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Williamstown Hope Mobile
Phone: (856) 662-4884
Address: 1644 N Main St, Williamstown, NJ 08094. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Hope Mobile, a mobile pantry, carries truckloads of food to 'food deserts' - those areas that lack access to a viable network of food sources as well as to foods that comprise a well balanced, nutrient rich diet. This aptly named 18 wheel tractor trailer holds 45,000 lbs. of food. This year the Hope Mobile will carry more than 2.6 million pounds of food that will reach over 48,000 households of families and individuals living at or below the poverty level. The Hope Mobile provides an immediate solution to those communities that have great need - but short supply - of nutritious food. In addition to food, the Hope Mobile provides a wider range of services such as cooking demos, seasonal recipes, SNAP outreach and other services that increase health, well being, and self-reliance.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 662-4884 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Williamstown
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Glassboro Hope Mobile
Phone: (856) 662-4884
Address: 25 S Academy St, Glassboro, NJ 08028. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Hope Mobile, a mobile pantry, carries truckloads of food to 'food deserts' - those areas that lack access to a viable network of food sources as well as to foods that comprise a well balanced, nutrient rich diet. This aptly named 18 wheel tractor trailer holds 45,000 lbs. of food. This year the Hope Mobile will carry more than 2.6 million pounds of food that will reach over 48,000 households of families and individuals living at or below the poverty level. The Hope Mobile provides an immediate solution to those communities that have great need - but short supply - of nutritious food. In addition to food, the Hope Mobile provides a wider range of services such as cooking demos, seasonal recipes, SNAP outreach and other services that increase health, well being, and self-reliance.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 662-4884 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Glassboro
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Pitman Pantry
Address: 30 N Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071. Get Directions
Hours: Hours not listed
The Pitman Pantry is located in the First Baptist Church of Pitman and provides food to local families in need. It is sponsored by five local churches: First Presbyterian Church, The United Methodist Church, St. James Lutheran Church, Church of the Good Shepard Episcopal Church and First Baptist Church, all of Pitman. Hours: Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursdays 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Help Residents of Cities:
- Pitman
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
National Park Hope Mobile
Phone: (856) 662-4884
Address: 523 Hessian Ave, National Park, NJ 08063. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Hope Mobile, a mobile pantry, carries truckloads of food to 'food deserts' - those areas that lack access to a viable network of food sources as well as to foods that comprise a well balanced, nutrient rich diet. This aptly named 18 wheel tractor trailer holds 45,000 lbs. of food. This year the Hope Mobile will carry more than 2.6 million pounds of food that will reach over 48,000 households of families and individuals living at or below the poverty level. The Hope Mobile provides an immediate solution to those communities that have great need - but short supply - of nutritious food. In addition to food, the Hope Mobile provides a wider range of services such as cooking demos, seasonal recipes, SNAP outreach and other services that increase health, well being, and self-reliance.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 662-4884 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- National Park
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
King's Things Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 467-3066
Address: 1402 Kings Hwy, Swedesboro, NJ 08085. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The King's Things Food Pantry distributes perishable and non-perishable items to residents of East Greenwich, Logan, South Harrison, Swedesboro, and Woolwich who are in need. Food vouchers are provided to recipients, allowing them to receive additional perishable items from local food stores. Baby and child care items are offered when available. During Thanksgiving and Christmas, the pantry offers holiday programs including: A food voucher program for guests to buy the necessiteis for a Thanksgiving dinner; Full holiday meals (ham or turkey included) for families in the service area during Christmas. Guests must come in and fill out an application form. Proof of residency, proof of income, and a photo ID are required. Distribution Hours: Monday's, Wednesday's, Friday's & Saturday's 10:00am - 3:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 467-3066 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Swedesboro
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Infant Jesus (St Margarets SVDP Society)
Phone: (856) 848-0047
Address: 334 Beech, Avene Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm – 8:30 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 848-0047 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Avene Woodbury Heights
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Paulsboro Hope Mobile
Phone: (856) 662-4884
Address: 812 Delaware St, Paulsboro, NJ 08066. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Hope Mobile, a mobile pantry, carries truckloads of food to 'food deserts' - those areas that lack access to a viable network of food sources as well as to foods that comprise a well balanced, nutrient rich diet. This aptly named 18 wheel tractor trailer holds 45,000 lbs. of food. This year the Hope Mobile will carry more than 2.6 million pounds of food that will reach over 48,000 households of families and individuals living at or below the poverty level. The Hope Mobile provides an immediate solution to those communities that have great need - but short supply - of nutritious food. In addition to food, the Hope Mobile provides a wider range of services such as cooking demos, seasonal recipes, SNAP outreach and other services that increase health, well being, and self-reliance.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 662-4884 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Paulsboro
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Samaritan Center Food & Clothing
Phone: (856) 863-9030
Address: 123 E High St Apt A, Glassboro, NJ 08028. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our program is designed to help Glassboro residents with economic difficulties by providing free food once per month. We receive food from the state; however, a large portion of our food and monetary donations come from the generous people of our community, local churches, and schools. We are open every Wednesday from 12pm - 3pm, and now every Saturday from 9am - 12pm. Our Clothing Closet is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-11am.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 863-9030 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Glassboro
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Monroe Township Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 728-9840
Address: 301 Blue Bell Rd, Williamstown, NJ 08094. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Monroe Township Food Pantry is located in the lower level of the Pfeiffer Center. Hours of operation every Friday 9:30-11:30am, 1:00-4:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 728-9840 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Williamstown
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Abundant Life Center
Phone: (609) 561-6019
Address: 849 Route 54, Williamstown, NJ 08094. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Community food pantry serving non-perishable food iteams and meats once a month. Emergency food is available by appointment only. Must provide ID, proof of income and household size. Hours: Every 4th Tues 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (609) 561-6019 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Williamstown
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Strong Tower Resource Center - Benevolent Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 881-2605
Address: 341 Fish Pond Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry distributes both State and Federal food every 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:00am - 2:00pm and operates an emergency service 24/7 for family facing food crisis in an emergency situation.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 881-2605 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Glassboro
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Paulsboro Community Development Center - Food Pantry
Phone: (856) 224-1401
Address: 1534 Pine St, Paulsboro, NJ 08066. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Paulsboro Community Developement Center assist in the total needs of the individual, meeting them at their point of need. Food Pantry hours: 4th Wed. of each month 3-4: pm; Photo ID; Income Verification; Proof of residency; Family Dependent Information; Must be Paulsboro/Gibbstown Resident
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 224-1401 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Paulsboro
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
Joy Community Fellowship - Compassion Ministry
Phone: (856) 582-4404
Address: 309 Florence Ave, Pitman, NJ 08071. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Compassion Ministry is an outreach ministry to needy families, serving 40+ families in Pitman and Glassboro. Distribution Hours: Every other Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm (Delivers food to all clients)
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (856) 582-4404 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Pitman
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gloucester
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
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, 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.