Once again, Monmouth County has had a really rough year for a variety for reasons. Last year was Covid, this year is a continuation, plus many businesses have shut down, leaving many without work. Childcare is still an issue for working parents, making it difficult for many to return to their Pre-Covid careers.
If you are feeling fortunate in your circumstances and are looking to help your fellow neighbor, there is always a wealth of ways to show it. You can give back with donations of what you have around the house that you are not using, give of your time by organizing collections or serving up a hot meal to someone who needs a friend. Someone will be thankful for you!
Support your local food bank!
Barn For the Poorest of The Poor
39 Bayberry Ln Middletown, Dial – (732) 671 – 4163
Bethel Community Development Corp Pantry Location – 119 Atkins Ave Asbury Park, – (732) 776 – 6068
Bradley Food Pantry
605 4th Ave. Bradley Beach, (732) 775 – 0161
Calvary Baptist Church Pantry
600 13th Ave Belmar, (732) 681 – 0940
Community4u
18 Homestead Lane, Roosevelt – (609)448-2526
Freehold Area Open Door
39 Throckmorton St Freehold 732-780-1089
Fulfill
3300 Route 66, Neptune- (732) 918-2600
Lunch Break
121 Drs. James Parker Blvd., Red Bank- (732)747-8577
Manasquan Food Pantry
16 Virginia Ave, Manasquan (732) 223-0898
Samaritan Center
211 County Rd 522, Manalapan Township (732) 446-1142
Food Distribution Center – The Salvation Army Red Bank Corps
180 Newman Springs Rd, Red Bank (732) 747-1626
Food Distribution Center – Project Paul
211 Carr Ave, Keansburg (732) 787-4887
Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry
42 Elizabeth St, Keyport (732) 888-1986
JBJ Soul Kitchen
207 Monmouth St, Red Bank (732) 842-0900
Open Door
39 Throckmorton St, Freehold (732) 780-1089
Donate to local clothing drives!
Goodwill
Ocean Township, NJ (Store & Donations)1 North Mall Dr.Ocean Township NJ 07712
Phone: 732-643-1064
Goodwill
Shrewsbury, NJ (Donation only)456 Broad St. Shrewsbury NJ 07702
Phone: 856-439-0200
Goodwill
Wall, NJ (Donation only)2200 NJ-34Wall NJ 07719
Phone: 856-439-0200
Goodwill
Atlantic Highlands, NJ (Store & Donations)1002-A State Route 36 Navesink Center Atlantic Highlands NJ 07716
Phone: 732-639-5565
Vietnam Veterans of America – Donation Pickup Service
2055 Nottingham Way Hamilton Township, (609) 785-3711
Family Resource Association Clothing Drive
25 Greenleaf Dr Manalapan (732) 446-4041
Saint Peter’s Thrift Shop
47-49 Throckmorton St Freehold (732) 462-9264
Volunteer Your Time and Serve Up Some Soul at a Soup Kitchen
Bayshore Lunch Program
42 Elizabeth St, Keyport (732) 217-1148
Open Door
39 Throckmorton St, Freehold (732) 780-1089
Fulfill
3300 Route 66, Neptune- (732) 918-2600
Lunch Break
121 Drs. James Parker Blvd., Red Bank- (732)747-8577
Samaritan Center
211 County Rd 522, Manalapan Township (732) 446-1142
Food Distribution Center – Project Paul
211 Carr Ave, Keansburg (732) 787-4887
Jersey Shore Rescue Mission
701 Memorial Dr Suite 1, Asbury Park (732) 988-0242
