We found 28 food pantries listed for Hackettstown, New Jersey. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Warren County, New Jersey.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 2 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Hackettstown, New Jersey. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - Scottdale Service Unit (Westmoreland County)
Phone: (724) 887-0816
Address: 109 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Day Camp Activities
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Seasonal Services
Appointments :
Call (724) 887-0816 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sussex
The Salvation Army - Morristown Corps
Phone: (973) 539-2700
Address: 95 Spring St, Morristown, NJ 07960. 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 & Education Programs
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Day Care
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- 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 - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (973) 539-2700 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Morris
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 10 Church Food Pantry locations in Hackettstown, New Jersey. You can also check your eligibility.
Bethlehem Church Food Pantry
Phone: (973) 366-3434
Address: 758 Route 10, Randolph, NJ 07869. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Bethelem Church runs a limited food pantry for residents of Randolph and surrounding communities who are in need. Guests may visit the food pantry once a week. Our Food Pantry is available to anyone from our community in need. It is open from 10:00am-2:00pm Monday - Friday. Guests must fill out a general registration card during visit. Guests can enter at the rear of the building and sign in at the main office.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (973) 366-3434 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Randolph
Help Residents of Counties:
- Morris
Belvidere Area Food Pantry At The United Methodist Church
Phone: (908) 475-4065
Address: 219 Hardwick St, Belvidere, NJ 07823. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:00AM-11:45AM
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (908) 475-4065 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Belvidere
Help Residents of Counties:
- Warren
First Baptist Church of Newton Food and Clothing Pantry
Phone: (973) 383-9757
Address: 110 Main St, Newton, NJ 07860. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
For God so loved He gave… This well known phrase captures the essence of our Food and Clothing pantry ministry. We love to give because so much has been given to us. Once a month, typically the third Monday, our pantries are open for those with needs in the community. The ministry is supported and staffed by caring friends in the church and community.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (973) 383-9757 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Newton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sussex
First United Methodist Church of Blairstown Food Pantry
Phone: (908) 362-6693
Address: 10 Stillwater Rd, Blairstown, NJ 07825. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
At the First United Methodist Church of Blairstown Food Pantry we provide our guests with quality food, personal products, and fellowship. Our vision is to be a source of nutritional support for our area’s residents who are in need. Clients are able to choose from a wide variety of fresh, frozen, and non-perishable items. We are funded by grants from NORWESCAP, and donations from various community groups and individual contributors. Grants and monetary donations are used to purchase meats, and other items that are not fully supplied by our donations. Hours: 1st Saturday of the month from 9:30-11:30 with a free community breakfast from 8:30 – 9:30
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (908) 362-6693 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Blairstown
Help Residents of Counties:
- Warren
First Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
Phone: (908) 362-5254
Address: 35 Main St, Blairstown, NJ 07825. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Food Pantry ministry, located at the Outreach Center, continues to provide assistance to to families in need within the Blairstown and surrounding area.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (908) 362-5254 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Blairstown
Help Residents of Counties:
- Warren
Faith Discovery Church Food Pantry
Phone: (908) 689-7777
Address: 33 Brass Castle Rd, Washington, NJ 07882. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
A team of dedicated volunteers collect and distribute food from the Family Fellowship Center each Thursday - 1 to 4 PM. We service Washington only.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (908) 689-7777 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Washington
Help Residents of Counties:
- Warren
Abiding Peace Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Phone: (973) 691-9303
Address: 305 Us Highway 46, Budd Lake, NJ 07828. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (973) 691-9303 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Budd Lake
Help Residents of Counties:
- Morris
Knowlton United Methodist Church Food Pantry (KUMC Food pantry)
Phone: (908) 496-4313
Address: 509 State Route 94, Columbia, NJ 07832. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
KUMC Food pantry is open the last Saturday of the Month.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (908) 496-4313 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Columbia
Help Residents of Counties:
- Warren
Evangelical Free Church of Blairstown Food Pantry
Phone: (908) 362-8979
Address: 11 Lambert Rd, Blairstown, NJ 07825. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Open on the Second Saturday of every month – 9:30am-11:30am. This ministry is open to the community providing special support and care.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (908) 362-8979 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Blairstown
Help Residents of Counties:
- Warren
Calvary Bible Fellowship Church of Pohatcong - Food Pantry
Phone: (908) 995-7678
Address: 191 County Road 627, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Community Food Pantry open at church: Wednesday morning, 9:00-Noon. Food if you need it. Often clothes are available
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (908) 995-7678 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Phillipsburg
Help Residents of Counties:
- Warren
Catholic Charities Food Pantry Locations
We have located 2 Catholic Charities Food Pantry locations in Hackettstown, New Jersey. You can also check your eligibility.
St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Blairstown Food Pantry
Phone: (908) 459-5801
Address: 7 Eishenhower Rd, Blairstown, NJ 07825. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry is normally open on the 4th Saturday of the month from 9:00 to 11:00 AM and is accessible through McNulty Hall. The Food Pantry operates in union with other Church Food Pantries in the North Warren County region.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (908) 459-5801 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Blairstown
Help Residents of Counties:
- Warren
Catholic Charities, Diocese Of Metuchen - Social Service Center
Phone: (908) 859-5447
Address: 372 S Main St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Food Pantry is a safety net to individuals and families with limited resources who search for the every day means of sustenance – food. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday – 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Households accept once per month a five to seven day supply of groceries for the preparation of nutritious meals. The food pantry retains an inventory of the recommended dietary nutrients of grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy and protein products. The number of bags received is determined by family size and living situations. Circumstances can warrant additional requests within the established time period. Through a collaborative effort with local senior citizen complexes, commodities are delivered on a quarterly schedule. Case Management is offered as a support to people in need of encouragement, information, referral and advocacy services. Those applying for food assistance must live in Warren County with earnings not more than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines. Documentation required at the initial interview includes proof of identification, residency and source of income for all members of the household. These records are updated on a yearly basis unless a change occurs within the designated time period. Appointments are not necessary as aid is given on a walk-in basis. The location of the food pantry is within the boundary of a bus route.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (908) 859-5447 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Phillipsburg
Help Residents of Counties:
- Warren
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 14 Food Pantry locations in Hackettstown, New Jersey. You can also check your eligibility.
Mount Olive Township Food Pantry
Phone: (973) 691-0900
Address: 369 Sandshore Rd, Budd Lake, NJ 07828. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Township food pantry is located at Christ Church. Anyone in need of assistance can visit the food pantry the following times: 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:30-8:00; Tuesdays 9:30-12:00; Saturdays 11:00-1:00
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (973) 691-0900 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Budd Lake
Help Residents of Counties:
- Morris
West Side UMC Food Pantry
Phone: (973) 398-0846
Address: 16 Maxim Dr, Hopatcong, NJ 07843. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The food pantry at West Side Methodist is open to the public Mon., & Thur. 9:30 to 12:30, and also on Wed. from 10 to 12 & 5 to 7. If you are in need of assistance, call our office at the church, 973-398-0846, or stop at the church to speak with someone. Dick Hodson oversees the operation of the Food Pantry. The food pantry cannot fund bills nor other financial needs. It can help by providing food. West Side does maintain a Thrift Shop in the small building adjacent to the church. The food distributed by the church includes a box of non-perishable food (banana box), usually a few baked items, and often small amounts of meat. In addition to the regular food distribution, major food distributions are made for Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Work done in the food distribution, both the weekly food distribution and the major distributions, - obtaining the food and boxes, mailing, sorting and storing, everything else required for this ministry, - is performed by volunteers. The funding to do the work is supplied by the volunteers themselves. The Food Pantry has served the community since the early 1970's. It was started out of concern for the needs of many in the Hopatcong area. It has served the community continuously since then. If you want to serve the community by being a volunteer at the major food distributions, call the church at 973-398-0846.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (973) 398-0846 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Hopatcong
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sussex
SCARC Harvest Home Foods - Hampton
Phone: (973) 383-7000
Address: 4 Camre Dr, Newton, NJ 07860. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Harvest Home Food Program is the largest food pantry in Sussex County and serves more than 350 families every month from its two locations in Hampton Township and Ogdensburg. SCARC obtains food from the NORWESCAP Food Bank, one of six community food banks in New Jersey, in addition to holding food drives. Food is re-packaged and delivered by SCARC volunteers to the homes of needy families.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (973) 383-7000 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Newton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sussex
Manna House
Phone: (973) 579-6517
Address: 54 High St, Newton, NJ 07860. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Deacons of the First Presbyterian Church of Newton, in an effort to meet the needs of the congregation and the community, proposed to area churches the concept of a soup kitchen to serve the greater Newton area. Manna House opened its doors to the community on November 16, 1987. Since that time Manna House has served the Sussex County community by providing a free daily meal to anyone who enters. Manna House is currently staffed by 26 Congregations. Meal Served: 11:30 - 12:30
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (973) 579-6517 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Newton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sussex
Washington Township Interfaith Food Pantry
Phone: (908) 876-3471
Address: 39 Bartley Rd, Long Valley, NJ 07853. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Interfaith Food Pantry: Housed in the Long Valley Presbyterian Church at 39 Bartley Road in Long Valley, NJ, this service is provided free of charge to all Washington Township residents and attendees of the participating churches.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (908) 876-3471 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Long Valley
Help Residents of Counties:
- Morris
Community Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center Inc.
Phone: (973) 267-0709
Address: 36 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Community Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center provides nutritious meals in a warm, safe and caring environment, free of charge, no questions asked, to anyone who comes seeking nourishment. As part of our hospitality we also encourage and assist our guests in accessing community resources, services and educational programs.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (973) 267-0709 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Morristown
Help Residents of Counties:
- Morris
Washington Community Food Pantry
Phone: (908) 689-2547
Address: 40 E Church St, Washington, NJ 07882. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Washington Community Food Pantry serves the Washington community in Warren County, NJ. It is housed within the First Presbyterian Church of Washington. The pantry relies on individuals, organizations, and local churches in order operate and support the mission to provide assistance to those in need. Hours - Monday-Friday: 9am - 11am
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (908) 689-2547 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Washington
Help Residents of Counties:
- Warren
Trinity UMC Lord's Pantry
Phone: (908) 852-3020
Address: 213 Main St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The Lord’s Pantry is a food distribution ministry that provides free food to those in need. Guests are invited to receive food once a month. Volunteers pick up food, stock shelves, assist guests and do related tasks. The pantry is located in the “Barn†– adjacent to our main parking lot. The Lord’s Pantry is committed to providing nutritious food to residents of the Hackettstown area as a supplement to their regular food shopping. It is here for you in your time of need. All food is generously donated by members of Trinity United Methodist Church and many other residents/organizations/ businesses of the community. Recipients are allowed to select what they want using a shopping guide based on the number of people in their household. (All people living at one address are considered one family.) This method allows freedom of choice and eliminates waste. The Pantry’s intention is to provide families with basic nutritious food. Dessert items, snacks, coffee, etc. will be available only when donations are received. In addition to our regular food program, the Lord’s Pantry offers a supplemental USDA program to those who qualify: WIC, Medicaid, Food Stamp Program, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Supplement Security Income (SSI) or Low Income per current state guidelines. Anyone who has a least one of these qualifiers can receive USDA food, regardless of where they reside.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (908) 852-3020 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Hackettstown
Help Residents of Counties:
- Warren
Samaritan Inn Inc.
Phone: (973) 940-8872
Address: 901 Swartswood Rd, Newton, NJ 07860. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry - open Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 2pm to 4pm to meet the nutritional needs of impoverished residents of Sussex County
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (973) 940-8872 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Newton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sussex
Saint Joseph Food Pantry (Caring Group Food Pantry)
Phone: (973) 383-1985
Address: 22 Halsted St, Newton, NJ 07860. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Saint Joseph Church is proud to sponsor our "Caring Group" Food Pantry located on the side entrance of our Parish Center at 22 Halsted Street, Newton (the white building immediately to the right of the church). In response to the Lord's mandate: "When I was hungry you gave me to eat" (Matthew 25:35) our parish community is proud to be the largest food pantry in Sussex County, providing food for 450-500 people each and every fourth Sunday of the month between 1:30-3:30pm (anyone with a Newton Township address is welcome to come). On each Monday from 11:00am-12:00Noon, food is also made available to those who were not able to come on Sunday (these people also need to be Newton residents). Mondays our volunteers allow individuals to come and choose the food they would like from our pantry food shelves. Our parish has changed the way in which we collect food. Ever since the assisgnment of Father ST, he has asked families to bring canned and boxed food each and every week to church. A monestary collection is taken up in church for the Food Pantry once a month and the designated wooden collection boxes clearly marked "Caring Group" accept donations at any time. If you would like to be part of this very rewarding ministry by either bringing food to the pantry or assisting the many volunteers who distribute, pack and organize the food donations, please contact Mrs. Sarah Samanns at: 973.919.7666 in the evenings.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (973) 383-1985 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Newton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sussex
Blessed Hope Soup Kitchen
Phone: (908) 454-5070
Address: 42 Mercer St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
We are the first hot-meal program in Warren County, New Jersey. Since 1986, our trained volunteers continue to serve hot meals to the underprivileged men, women and children in our surrounding communities. The volunteers come from our congregation as well as our community. Our mission is simple - to find a need and fill it. Although we have built this outreach on a foundation of hot meals, we continue to augment our services. Once a month, we provide our grounds to the volunteers of Mother's Cupboard who truck in, set up and give away clothing and household items. We prepare special Sunday dinners during Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. At Christmas, with the help of generous donors, we provide toys, gifts and food to needy families. In the past, as equipment and talent arrived, we were able to offer computer training and remedial reading. Through the Warren County Health Bureau, NORWESCAP and our own Safely-Serve Certification program, we provide a safe, clean environment to the public. We thank all our donors - large and small, frequent and occasional, anonymous and named - for their generous contributions of money, food, equipment, supplies and talent to this much-needed effort. They have made a huge difference in people's lives.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (908) 454-5070 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Phillipsburg
Help Residents of Counties:
- Warren
Fellowship Food Outreach
Phone: (908) 859-0134
Address: 1724 Belvidere Rd, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Serving the community in need since 2003. 501-3c non-profit organization. While our primary goal is to supply people in crisis with food, our purpose is to offer lasting hope and friendship. Food insecurity robs people of far more than sustenance. We seek to rebuild confidence through practical support. Our partnerships with Rutgers Snap-Ed, Norwescap, and Fellowship Church open the door for additional resources: classes on nutrition, exercise, and finance, access to whole foods through the farmers market state program, job and career development opportunities, information on discounted services, and spiritual support. The Fellowship Food Outreach serves NJ and Pa. Pantry Hours: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM on the second Friday & third Saturday of every month. Join us for refreshments at 10:30 AM.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (908) 859-0134 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Phillipsburg
Help Residents of Counties:
- Warren
Abilities of Northwest Jersey - Branching Out Food Pantry
Phone: (908) 454-2579
Address: 340 Anderson St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (908) 454-2579 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Phillipsburg
Help Residents of Counties:
- Warren
Open Cupboard Food Pantry Inc.
Phone: (908) 730-7320
Address: 37 Old Highway 22, Clinton, NJ 08809. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Open Cupboard Food Pantry is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) agency serving northern Hunterdon County. We believe we have a responsibility to fill the very basic need for food for those in need. Open Cupboard Food Pantry began as High Bridge Food Pantry in November 1993 when Anne Underhill decided to help a family in need in her church. From its simple beginnings in an actual closet at High Bridge United Methodist Church, the Pantry grew to meet the need in northern Hunterdon County, changing its name to Open Cupboard Food Pantry in 1997 to reflect its growing scope. In 2002 the Pantry moved to a retail space in High Bridge and opened a thrift shop to defray the cost of the increased rent and utilities, with any extra income dedicated to buying groceries. Recognizing the need for more space and a more visible location, the Pantry moved to its current Clinton location in 2009. Today Open Cupboard Food Pantry encompasses over 5,000 square feet of space including offices, food storage, intake areas and a client area, as well as a bright, spacious shop with 2 handicapped-accessible dressing rooms. Over 100 volunteers work in the Pantry and thrift shop. We depend entirely on donations of groceries, personal care and cleaning items for the Pantry. Monetary donations allow us to buy perishables such as meat, produce and dairy products in addition to basic groceries as needed. The shop accepts contributions of clean, gently-used or new clothing, books and household items. All proceeds from thrift shop sales are used to defray the Pantry's operating expenses and purchase groceries as needed. Freezers and refrigerators allow us to accept donations of perishable foods. The Pantry distributes USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) commodities.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (908) 730-7320 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Clinton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hunterdon
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Hackettstown, 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 Hackettstown, 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 Hackettstown, 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 Hackettstown, 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 Hackettstown, 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 Hackettstown, 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 Hackettstown, 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 Hackettstown, 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 Hackettstown, 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.