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 2019, the average percentage of people living in poverty for the five towns already noted was 3.7%. The majority of our clients reside in Monmouth County. Below is a list of the Pantry’s current needs:
- Bread
- Fresh Produce
- Pancake Mix
- Syrup
- Jelly
- Coffee (Ground)
- Juice (Regular Size, Not Boxes)
- Crackers
- Bar Soap
- Toothpaste
- Paper Towels
- Please no soup – our shelves are full
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.