Food Pantry in Trenton, New Jersey

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.

Food Bagging and Distribution takes place in Toomey Hall - Bagging from 1:15 to 2:30PM; Distribution from 1:15 to 5:15PM; The Lord’s Table - Once a month a hot meal is prepared and served to the needy of our area in Toomey Hall from 12:30 to 1:30PM

Distribution Hours: 2nd Saturday 9:00am-12:30pm

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.

Pre-packed food bags provide 3 meals per day for 3 days of each household member.

As part of a county-wide Nutritional Alliance in partnership with St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Mercer Street Friends Food Bank, Panera Bread andWhole Foods Market, we maintain a year-round pantry of perishable and non-perishable food, as well as personal care items, baby supplies and pet food. Our Food Pantry patrons have also benefitted from the very generous donations from Church & Dwight Co., NJ Farmers Against Hunger, Trader Joe’s, First United Methodist Church of Hightstown, Mrs. Green’s Natural Market, Wawa in Monroe, the Molly Pitcher Service area, Down to Earth of Colts Neck, First Presbyterian Church of Dutch Neck, St. Paul Lutheran Church, The Windsor-Hightstown Area Ministerium (WHAM), ShopRite of East Windsor, Target#1345 of East Windsor, L’Oreal USA, Conair Corp., 1st Presbyterian Church of Hightstown and St. David’s Episcopal Church. Once eligibility is determined, families are entitled to visit the pantry on a weekly basis. The pantry is located at 225 Franklin Street in Hightstown, NJ. Hours are Mon. – Wed. 9am – 12pm. We have expanded our hours to include the first and third Wednesday of every month from 5:00pm-7:00pm.

The Fisherman’s Mark Food Pantry assists locals in need by offering food and other items free of charge. We offer nutritious foods along with educational programs to promote healthy eating habits. The Fisherman’s Mark Food Pantry offers many items. Food choices change regularly; and availability is limited. Our goal is also to provide items to accommodate special diets whenever possible. You shop for what you need. Stop by our office, no appointment is necessary. You will be asked to complete an Intake Form at your first visit, and then once again each new year. Once the Intake Form is completed and all of the necessary proof documents are submitted, you will be issued a Pantry Card. That card must be presented each time you visit the Pantry and you will be asked to sign in. A Volunteer will assist you with your shopping. MONDAY – WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY 10:00AM TO 12:00PM (LAST PERSON IN LINE AT 11:45); TUESDAY – THURSDAY 3:00PM- 5:00PM (LAST IN LINE 4:45)

New hope Food Pantry Hours - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1st & 3rd Saturday Monthly

Wednesday Food Distribution 12:30pm (not the 1st Wednesday of the Month); Friday Food Distribution 9:00am

The food pantry is another way the cathedral addresses the problem of hunger in our community, serving both the needs of our parishioners, as well as those of our brothers and sisters in surrounding neighborhoods. Through generous monetary contributions and donations of perishable and nonperishable food items from: cathedral members, partner congregations, local grocery stores, and the federal Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP); and with hands-on assistance from local university students, two Saturdays each month the cathedral distributes healthy and nutritious food to residents of the greater Trenton area, totally more than 4000 bags, annually. In the spirit of Christian fellowship, food pantry guests are also invited to assist in preparing food for distribution, and to join us for our annual Thanksgiving brunch for our parish and community.

The Lambertville Food Pantry is sponsored by the Delaware Valley Interfaith Council of Churches and is serving over 1000 people in the greater Lambertville area every month. The Lambertville Food Pantry is located on Gordon Lane behind St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church. The operating hours are from 2 to 4pm on Wednesdays and 10am to 12pm on Saturdays.

The Plainsboro Food Pantry currently provides food to over 30 families in our community. We are funded through a government grant and obtain food and monetary donations from corporations, community groups, and individuals. Our recipients apply and receive non-perishable food items twice each month. They are accepted as recipients based on income level and need. We are located on the plaza level of the Plainsboro Municipal Building. You can help by donating unexpired food or cash to our pantry. Look for the bins located in the Municipal Building and Recreation and Cultural Center

Monday through Thursday, 9:30AM-12PM. Can we help you fill a financial gap by providing food? You are welcome to visit any two of our three food pantries each month. Each visit provides enough food to feed each member of your household for three days. Please have the following documentation with you: Proof of residence in Mercer County, including any recent piece of mail; Photo ID for head of household; Proof of family members in your residence; For anyone in your household under the age of 18, please provide one of the following every six months: birth certificate, immunization record, WIC folder, passport, court-ordered custody paper.

The Mission operates a daily Day Center providing respite from the elements, outreach services, and lunch daily. Under the Emergency Services Program, the Rescue Mission also operates a weekend soup kitchen every Sunday and the fifth Saturday of the month.

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.

The Emergency Assistance program provides emergency food to almost 8,000 families per year, feeding over 17,000 household members. Not only are some of our clients homeless, but our low-income clients also include a significant number of disabled and/or aged persons living on fixed incomes. Clients are referred to this program by numerous Mercer County agencies. Our staff assesses the needs of the entire family. Five days a week we distribute bags of food, according to family size. The Emergency Assistance program’s primary purpose is to provide direct and immediate support and relief to individuals and families in both chronic and temporary crisis. This program assists clients in crisis by providing them with an array of social services that includes the following: Three to five day supply of nutritious food items, both perishable and non-perishable; As funds are available, utility assistance to prevent shut off or to restore services; Limited financial assistance to those who have no prescription coverage; Basic staples for newborns and infants, such as diapers, formula, baby food; Personal hygiene and grooming items, basic household items, and clothing, as available; Referrals to additional services within the community.

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 1:30PM-3:30PM; Tuesday, 4PM-6PM. Can we help you fill a financial gap by providing food? You are welcome to visit any two of our three food pantries each month. Each visit provides enough food to feed each member of your household for three days. Please have the following documentation with you: Proof of residence in Mercer County, including any recent piece of mail; Photo ID for head of household; Proof of family members in your residence; For anyone in your household under the age of 18, please provide one of the following every six months: birth certificate, immunization record, WIC folder, passport, court-ordered custody paper.

The Food Pantry is organized under the Recreation Department at Otto Kaufman Community Center. It is open to all Montgomery Township residents who are experiencing temporary financial hardships and having difficulty making ends meet. The Food Pantry is located on the Senior Center side of the Otto Kaufman Center and operates by appointment only. To make use of the Montgomery Township Food Pantry, an appointment is needed for an initial visit with the Food Pantry Manager. You must bring proof that you live in Montgomery and documentation of your income and expenses. (While there is no income eligibility, there is an income verification process.) When you come in for the appointment, the manager will help you complete some forms, make copies of your documentation and will explain how to use the pantry. The pantry operates by appointment only to protect individuals’ privacy. Food and non-food grocery items are provided by a very caring and generous community.

The Social Services Department runs a Food Pantry for South Brunswick residents in need. Our Food Pantry is run entirely on donations from the generous individuals, groups, schools, churches and businesses in South Brunswick. Residents must make an appointment to use the Food Pantry. Our Food Pantry hours are: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm. Income and residency verification is required for all Food Pantry clients. An application is completed and documentation is required.

The Allentown Community Food Pantry desires to be the hands and feet of the church of Jesus Christ. Our primary mission is to follow the example of Jesus by serving local neighbors in need. One of the largest food pantries in the county, it is located in the lower level of the APC Cornell House. Hours: Mon - Wed - Fri, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The pantry accepts food from the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties as well as individual donations. Members are encouraged to make food and/or cash donations. Cash donations allow the food pantry to take advantage of large discounts offered by the FoodBank to buy bulk food for an average of 18 cents a pound. The pantry is open to any individual or family who is experiencing financial hardship and finding it difficult to buy groceries. The pantry is run by an all volunteer staff.

Skeet's Pantry is a mission of our church, coordinated and staffed entirely by volunteers. Food includes non-perishable staples, frozen items and fresh fruits and vegetables. It is provided to anyone in need from Cranbury and surrounding communities. All that is required is to come to our monthly Pantry distribution and provide us with a name and address. We respect our patrons' privacy and ask for this information only so that they can be contacted in the event of changes in our regular Pantry schedule. In addition to donations from town residents and church members, Skeet's Pantry also gets help from many community programs. The food for November Thanksgiving baskets is collected every year by Cranbury Boy Scout Troop 52. It is then sorted by the Youth Group and the Cranbury Girl Scouts. Cranbury Girl Scouts also help decorate the food baskets by creating heartfelt cards. In addition, the Middle School Vacation Bible School class collects food in the summer during a time of great food insecurity. Food Distribution: 3rd Friday of every month (8-10:30am) in Fellowship Hall. In November, Skeet's Pantry is replaced by the distribution of Thanksgiving "baskets" by our Deacons, and in December, Skeet's Pantry's food distribution is sometimes moved to an earlier Friday.

Our mission is to help those re-entering society, at-risk youth and their families to find A Better Way to live. Food Pantry hours: Monday & Friday 12 -1:30 PM

Monday through Thursday, 9:30AM-12PM. Can we help you fill a financial gap by providing food? You are welcome to visit any two of our three food pantries each month. Each visit provides enough food to feed each member of your household for three days. Please have the following documentation with you: Proof of residence in Mercer County, including any recent piece of mail; Photo ID for head of household; Proof of family members in your residence; For anyone in your household under the age of 18, please provide one of the following every six months: birth certificate, immunization record, WIC folder, passport, court-ordered custody paper.

A mid-day meal is served Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Late trays are available at the side door from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. An evening meal is served Monday through Thursday, 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. Children receive breakfast bags in addition to a hot meal. Late trays are available at the side door from 5 to 5:30 p.m.

The Cornerstone Community Kitchen (CCK) offers a free and nutritious meal every week, even on holidays. Volunteers from the community serve the meal from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. In partnership with the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK), this ministry of PUMC now serves more than 100 people each week. Some come for the food, some for the fellowship and friendly atmosphere. All are welcome, no questions asked.