Local Food Resources for New Jersey Families

Food banks across New Jersey’s Heartland are here to help families concerned about the potential loss of SNAP benefits on November 1st. There are non-profit pantries as well as locations based at churches and local charity organizations. Many of them also partner with the state and county government on their food assistance programs.

The resources available at the listed food pantries in New Jersey’s Heartland are focused on struggling households. Locations may offer free bags of groceries, snacks for children, or hot meals. Staff will also be able to help people meet other needs, whether it is clothing, applications to SNAP food stamps, provide USDA commodities, or more.

The types of goods as well as the hours of each pantry will vary widely. It is recommended that residents call a location before stopping by. Some of the sites are below.

Food Banks in New Jersey’s Heartland

Find Free Food And Services Near You

We are the Food Bank FOR South Jersey

The Food Bank of South Jersey works with more than 300 partners across Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem counties to provide food to those in need. If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance, please enter your zip code into the map below to search for a food distribution near you. Further down the page are additional food distributions directly hosted by the Food Bank of South Jersey.

*Location hours are subject to change. We recommend calling the location before you go to confirm hours and requirements.

Find Food Outside of FBSJ’s Service Area

Atlantic, Cape May Cumberland, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union

Monmouth and Ocean Counties

Mercer County

Sussex, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties