Our current enrollment is approximately 300 food-insecure individuals and families. Although some do not participate every month, our volunteers can always be found preparing food packages for many families in a single day. The churches, of the Manasquan Ministerium, are located in Manasquan, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Brielle, and Sea Girt; however the pantry receives clients from many other Jersey Shore towns. As of the 2008 census, in just the 
five towns already noted, there were 144 families living in poverty and 946 individuals living in poverty. The majority of our clients reside in Monmouth County. Below is a list of the Pantry’s current needs:
- Pancake Mix
- Syrup
- Jelly
- Coffee (Ground)
- Juice (Regular Size, Not Boxes)
- Crackers
- Bar Soap
- Toothpaste
- Toilet Paper
Contributing Churches
The Church in Brielle ♦ First Baptist Church ♦ Manasquan Presbyterian Church
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church ♦ Hope Community Church
Life Chapel Assembly of God ♦ Manasquan Friends Quaker Meeting
United Methodist Church ♦ St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
St. Catharine Church-St.Margaret ♦ St. Mark’s Catholic Church
St. Uriel’s Episcopal Church ♦ St. Denis Roman Catholic Church
Shiloh Baptist Church
Manasquan Food Pantry ♦ 16 Virginia Avenue ♦ Manasquan, NJ 08736
(732) 223-0898
Jennifer – thank you so much for your interest in the Manasquan Food Pantry!
Yes we accept non perishable foods as long as they are not expired. We do not have a lot of restrictions, but here are some things that we regularly give out in bags for our clients:
Pancakes/syrup
Cereal
Canned Fruit
Canned Veggies
Juice/Coffee/tea
Soup
Canned meats – tuna, chicken, salmon
Rice/pasta and sauce
mac-n-cheese
Mashed potatoes/stuffing/gravy
Snacks
Hope this helps!
Thanks & Best Regards,
The Manasquan Food Pantry
732-223-0898
Thanks so much for your interest in the Manasquan Food Pantry. We are always looking for good volunteers! We schedule about 1-2 months ahead for volunteers and usually have them come in once a month for the 3 hour time period that we are open (M/Tu 10a-1pm, Th/F 1-4pm). If this is something you are interested in, please email us directly with your phone number and I will have the scheduling coordinator get in touch. squanfoodpantry@gmail.com
Thanks so much for thinking of us!
Best Regards,
The Manasquan Food Pantry
Is there a drop off spot for kids snacks?
Thanks for getting in touch Joanne! Yes, all donations can be dropped off directly to the pantry during our hours (M/T 10am-1pm, Th/F 1-4pm) or in the baskets on the way down stairs in the church when we are not open. Please feel free to call of email if you have need further information. 732-223-0898 or squanfoodpantry@gmail.com.
Not a reply but a question. I have not been in a while because I became homeless due to an abusive marriage, and no car to get there. I am now in a better place. I am starting over after 3yrs getting my apt set up, I am unable to buy food. Am I still on your list. please contact me.
Thank you,
Hi – It sounds like you have been through a lot and we would love to help. I am sure we can get you started again with us for month food orders. Please contact the pantry to get set up again 732-223-0898 and place an order.