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The Food Pantry serves about 80 people per month

The pantry is staffed by volunteers who procure food, stock shelves, pack bags of groceries, and keep records; while others donate food items on a regular basis.

Some of the food that is distributed comes from the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and is funded through a grant. The pantry also participates in the Federal and State based food programs. Other food must be purchased with donations that the pantry receives.

Donations are always needed and welcomed

Donations can be put in the offering plate marked for the pantry or sent to the church office. Donations of food items are also welcome and can be left in the baskets at the entrance doors.

Any questions, please contact Florence Levine