Salem County Food Pantries

By: Follow South Jersey Staff

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SOUTH JERSEY — The Trump administration said on Monday, Nov. 3, it would restart SNAP benefits; however, those benefits would be about half of what recipients normally receive and there will be delays in getting it.

Follow South Jersey will continue to work as a resource for South Jersey residents to locate various services that provide food. Below is a list of food banks in Salem County. This information is from the county’s website.

It is important to contact the location to learn about eligibility requirements.

Please contact Follow South Jersey with any additional resources for residents in need.

Catholic Charities Diocese of Camden

114 State St., Penns Grove, NJ 08069 – 856-299-1296
25 Oak St., Salem, NJ 08079 – 856-339-4102

Hours: 9:00-4:00, Monday-Friday. By appointment only.
Provides food, diapers, SNAP (food stamp assistance, utility & rental assistance and other social services. For more information call or visit the website above.

New Hope United Methodist
Emergency Food Pantry

856-299-2266

Wesley Hall – 18 Church St., Penns Grove, NJ 08069. By appointment only.

Congregate Nutrition Program
856-514-2200 ext. 107

Mid-Atlantic States Career and Education Center
375 S Broadway, Pennsville, NJ 08070
Hours: 9:00 am-1:00 pm

One Village Alliance/ Harvest Point
469 Grieves Pkwy., Salem, NJ
Hours: 2nd Thursday of every month, 10:00 am

Contact: family@iamthevillage.org
Bring bags and boxes and your proof of residency.

Disciples Pantry
856-769-2484

Asbury United Methodist Church
149 South Main St., Woodstown, NJ 08098

Hours: Tuesday’s at 10am-12pm and 4pm-6pm
Woodstown and Pilesgrove residents served weekly. Other Salem County residents served monthly. Bring proof of residency/address.

Pantry Stretcher / Friendly Visits
856-339-8622
https://health.salemcountynj.gov/human-services/office-of-aging-disabilities

Salem County Office on Aging & Disabilities
110 Fifth St., Ste. 900, Salem, NJ 08079

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
The Pantry Stretcher Program provides monthly deliveries of nonperishable food and friendly visits to participants who may not be able to secure home delivered meals otherwise or have a limited ability to shop independently. For more information or to discuss eligibility, please call or visit the website.

Illuminate Church
856-358-0135

23 Church St., Elmer, NJ 08318

Hours: 3rd Tuesday of every month at 3:00 pm
One visit is allowed every month unless it is an emergency. Call for an appointment. Must have Photo ID and utility bill with current address.

Pennsville Assembly of God Food Pantry
856-678-7987
328 N. Broadway, Pennsville, NJ 08070

Hours: Every Wednesday 9:00 am-10:00 am
Located in the Youth Building. Please bring your own bags.

Edward W. Dorn Community Center Food Pantry
856-693-7782

The Dorn Center
26 Pennsville-Pedricktown Rd., Pedricktown, NJ 08067

Hours: Second Saturdays at 7:00 am-11:00 am
Offering food, clothing, and pet food. Contact Cleo Johnson for more information.

Pennsville Rotary Pantry at Visiting Nurses
856-678-4341
14 N. Broadway, Pennsville, NJ 08070

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Pennsville residents only. Please contact before and bring ID.

St. John’s Full Gospel Outreach Church
856-299-6400
220 Shell Rd., Carneys Point, NJ 08069

Hours: Every 3rd & 4th Saturday of the month: 11am-3pm

Elmer Church and Main Street Fellowship
856-358-0135
21 S. Main St., Elmer, NJ 08318

Hours: Every 3rd Thursday 6:30 pm-7 pm
Emergency pick up available by appointment.

St. John’s Pentecostal Outreach Church
856-935-1445
22 New Market St., Salem NJ 08079

Hours: Wednesday & Friday 1:00 – 3:00 pm

First Assembly of God Hands of Love Food Pantry
856-935-0060

430 Route 45, Salem, NJ 08079

Hours: 2nd and 4th Monday 10:00 am-12:00 pm
One visit allowed each month. No appointment needed. Must have proof of residency/address or proof of government assistance (if applicable).

Salvation Army Services Center
856-935-0305
115 1/2 W Broadway, Salem, NJ 08079 (back of Broadway, UM Church)

Hours: Mon. 9:00 am-3:00 pm, Wed. 9:00 am-3:00 pm, Thur. 9:00 am-3:00 pm & Tue. 9:00 am-2:00 pm
One visit allowed per month. Photo ID, proof of income, proof of address, birth certificates of children 18 years or younger, and social security cards of every member of the household. No income (please bring lease/utility bill).

Hope Mobile at Penns Grove

44 Wilis St, Penns Grove, NJ 08069

Hours: Second Saturday of the month, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Residents of 08069 zip code. Bring proof of residency such as photo ID, proof of income, proof of address. Visit website for updates.

Spencer UAME Church
856-769-0525
314 Bailey St., Woodstown, NJ 08098

Hours: 2nd & 4th Saturday 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Contact: Rev. Sharon Ghee for Requirements.

Spirit Life Fellowship Oasis Soup Kitchen
856-935-1815
424 E. Broadway, Salem, NJ 08079

Hours: Lunch every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11:45 am-1 pm

Mickey Bowman Food Pantry
856- 339-4482
https://www.facebook.com/foodforsalem/about

First Baptist Church of Salem
130 W. Broadway, Salem, NJ 08079

Hours: Saturday after the 2nd Thursday 8:00 am-12:00 pm

Mt. Hope United Methodist Church
856-935-2091

364 E. Broadway, Salem, NJ 08079

Hours: 3rd Saturday of the month 9am – 1pm (Food Pantry)
2nd & 4th Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 pm (Soup for the Soul)
One visit per month. Proof of address/ID is required.

Women, Infant and Children (WIC)
856-935-8919

Gateway Community Action Partnership – 14 New Market St., Salem, NJ 08079

Hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for eligible women, infants and children and provides eWIC benefits for nutritious foods and baby formula. In addition, participants receive education on proper nutrition, health screenings and referrals for additional services.

Mt. Calvary SDA Church
Leave a message at 856-935-5172
5 Union St., Salem, NJ 08079

Hours: every 3rd Thursday 4:00-6:00 pm for general groceries.
1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays 3:30-5:30 pm Soup Kitchen hot meal.
Every Tuesday 12:00-3:00 pm for bread and vegetables.

One food box per month. For emergencies on Saturdays call the number above or Steve Fields at 609-247-0241.

Victory Assembly of God Food Pantry
856-358-8313

317 Harding Hwy (Rt. 40), Pittsgrove, NJ 08318

Hours: 3rd Saturday of the month 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Not accepting new intakes at this time, but call for information.

Tri-County Community Food Pantry at Pennsville Church of the Nazarene
856-215-8999

172 Churchtown Rd., Pennsville, NJ 08070

Hours: Every Fourth Saturday 8:30 am-11:30 pm except November & December (held 3rd Saturday due to holidays)

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