35 Food Assistance in New Jersey — Free Help

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• CFBNJ Community Assistance Pantry — Food Assistance in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey — (908) 418-8716 — The Community FoodBank of New Jersey's own food pantry at its Egg Harbor Township site, serving the public directly — the Southern Branch warehouse next door su
• CFBNJ Garfield Unity Pantry — Food Assistance in Garfield, New Jersey — (973) 245-9579 — The Community FoodBank of New Jersey's own community food pantry in Garfield, Bergen County. It is a client-choice pantry, which means you walk the aisles and p
• Community FoodBank of NJ — Food Assistance in Hillside, New Jersey — (908) 355-3663
• Community FoodBank of New Jersey (Bergen County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New Jersey — (908) 355-3663 — Regional food bank in the New Jersey emergency feeding network responsible for Bergen County. The food bank is based in Hillside and serves 8 counties — this is
• Community FoodBank of New Jersey (Essex County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New Jersey — (908) 355-3663 — Regional food bank in the New Jersey emergency feeding network responsible for Essex County. The food bank is based in Hillside and serves 8 counties — this is
• Community FoodBank of New Jersey (Hudson County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New Jersey — (908) 355-3663 — Regional food bank in the New Jersey emergency feeding network responsible for Hudson County. The food bank is based in Hillside and serves 8 counties — this is
• Community FoodBank of New Jersey (Middlesex County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New Jersey — (908) 355-3663 — Regional food bank in the New Jersey emergency feeding network responsible for Middlesex County. The food bank is based in Hillside and serves 8 counties — this
• Community FoodBank of New Jersey (Morris County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New Jersey — (908) 355-3663 — Regional food bank in the New Jersey emergency feeding network responsible for Morris County. The food bank is based in Hillside and serves 8 counties — this is
• Community FoodBank of New Jersey (Passaic County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New Jersey — (908) 355-3663 — Regional food bank in the New Jersey emergency feeding network responsible for Passaic County. The food bank is based in Hillside and serves 8 counties — this i
• Community FoodBank of New Jersey (Somerset County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New Jersey — (908) 355-3663 — Regional food bank in the New Jersey emergency feeding network responsible for Somerset County. The food bank is based in Hillside and serves 8 counties — this
• Community FoodBank of New Jersey - Southern Branch — Food Assistance in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey — (609) 383-8843 — Regional food bank in the New Jersey emergency feeding network, serving Atlantic County from its Egg Harbor Township headquarters along with 2 nearby counties.
• Community FoodBank of New Jersey - Southern Branch (Cape May County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New Jersey — (609) 383-8843 — Regional food bank in the New Jersey emergency feeding network serving all of Cape May County, which a second food bank also covers in full — call either one. T
• Community FoodBank of New Jersey - Southern Branch (Cumberland County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New Jersey — (609) 383-8843 — Regional food bank in the New Jersey emergency feeding network serving all of Cumberland County, which a second food bank also covers in full — call either one.
• Community Foodbank of New Jersey — Food Assistance in Hillside, New Jersey — (908) 355-3663 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
• Feeding America - New Jersey Food Banks — Food Assistance in New Jersey — (800) 771-2303 — Feeding America is the national network the New Jersey food banks belong to. Its Find Your Local Food Bank page matches your ZIP code to the food bank responsib
• Feeding America - New Jersey Food Banks — Food Assistance in Newark, New Jersey — (800) 771-2303
• Food Bank of South Jersey — Food Assistance in Pennsauken, New Jersey — (856) 662-4884 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
• Food Bank of South Jersey (Burlington County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New Jersey — (856) 662-4884 — Regional food bank in the New Jersey emergency feeding network responsible for Burlington County. The food bank is based in Pennsauken and serves 4 counties — t
• Food Bank of South Jersey (Gloucester County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New Jersey — (856) 662-4884 — Regional food bank in the New Jersey emergency feeding network responsible for Gloucester County. The food bank is based in Pennsauken and serves 4 counties — t
• Food Bank of South Jersey (Salem County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New Jersey — (856) 662-4884 — Regional food bank in the New Jersey emergency feeding network responsible for Salem County. The food bank is based in Pennsauken and serves 4 counties — this i
• Fulfill — Food Assistance in Neptune, New Jersey — (732) 918-2600 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
• Fulfill - The B.E.A.T. Center — Food Assistance in Toms River, New Jersey — (732) 731-1400 — Regional food bank in the New Jersey emergency feeding network, serving Ocean County from its Toms River headquarters. It supplies the food pantries, meal progr
• Mercer Street Friends Food Bank — Food Assistance in Ewing, New Jersey — (609) 406-0503 — Partner Distribution Organization in the Feeding America network, operating as a regional food distribution site under Community Foodbank of New Jersey. Contact
• NJ 211 - Food Assistance Referrals — Food Assistance in New Jersey — 211 — Free, confidential helpline — dial 2-1-1, or 1-877-652-1148 — that connects New Jersey residents to food pantries, hot meals, SNAP help, and other local service
• NJ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) — Food Assistance in New Jersey — (800) 687-9512 — Statewide information line for NJ SNAP, the food benefit program run by the Department of Human Services. Benefits arrive each month on a Families First EBT car

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• Essex, New Jersey (4 listings)
• Atlantic, New Jersey (3 listings)

Frequently asked questions

How many food assistance resources are available in New Jersey?

OneClickMentalHealth lists verified food assistance resources across New Jersey. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.

Are these food assistance services free?

Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.

How do I know if I'm eligible?

Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.

Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?

Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.

Can I get help in a language other than English?

Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).

In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.