Guide to Emergency Food Providers. Salem County, New Jersey. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden

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1 Guide to Emergency Food Providers In Salem County, New Jersey Published June 2014 By Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden

2 INDEX Food Resources (Listed Alphabetically) Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden, Penns Grove Location Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden, Salem City Location Deepwater Community Church Food Pantry Disciples Pantry Elmer United Methodist Church Peter s Pantry First Assembly of God Hands of Love Food Pantry Gateway CAP Family Success Center Food Pantry Harvest Time Worship Center Mickey Bowman Food Pantry Mt. Calvary SDA Church Mt. Hope United Methodist Church Food Pantry Mt. Zion Baptist Church Food Pantry Pennsville Community Food Pantry Philabundance Fresh For All Puerto Rican Action Committee of Southern New Jersey St. John s Outreach Ministry St. John s Pentecostal Church The Salvation Army United Way of Salem Salem County Emergency Food Providers by Location. Additional Resources SNAP Additional Resources WIC This guide of emergency food resources in Salem County, New Jersey was developed by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden through grant funding from the Salem Health and Wellness Foundation. The information included in this guide was collected in Spring Please note that agencies may at times change distribution schedules and eligibility requirements. Please contact agencies if you are in need of additional information.

3 FOOD RESOURCES Agency: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden (Penns Grove) Address: 114 State Street, Penns Grove Telephone Number: Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-2pm One visit allowed every three months Call for appointment Requirements: Photo ID, proof of income, proof of address, birth certificates of children 18 years or younger, and social security cards of every member of household Agency: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden (Salem) Address: 25 Oak Street, Salem Telephone Number: Hours: By appointment One visit allowed every three months Call for appointment Requirements: Photo ID, proof of income, proof of address, birth certificates of children 18 years or younger, and social security cards of every member of household Agency: Deepwater Community Church Food Pantry Address: 566 North Broadway, Deepwater Telephone Number: Hours: Call for more information Call for more information Agency: Disciples Pantry Address: Asbury Methodist Church, 149 South Main Street, Woodstown Telephone Number: or Hours: Tuesdays 10am-12pm, 4pm-6pm Frequency: Woodstown and Pilesgrove residents, weekly. Other Salem County residents, monthly. Residents outside of Salem County not eligible Requirements: Must bring a document with name and current address (such as driver s license, utility bill, ID card, etc.) and complete application form at pantry

4 Agency: Elmer United Methodist Church Peter s Pantry Address: 23 Church Street, Elmer Telephone Number: Hours: 3rd Thursday of every month 6:30pm-7pm Requirements: Photo ID or utility bill with current address Agency: First Assembly of God Hands of Love Food Pantry Address: 430 Route 45, Salem Telephone Number: Hours: 2nd and 4th Monday of every month 10am-1pm Requirements: Photo ID, proof of government assistance (if applicable) Agency: Gateway CAP Family Success Center Food Pantry Address: 14 New Market Street, Salem Telephone Number: Hours: Monday 9am-12pm or by appointment Call for appointment Requirements: Photo ID Agency: Harvest Time Worship Center Address: 200 Temple Avenue, Salem Telephone Number: / Hours: By appointment only Emergencies only Call for appointment Requirements: Photo ID Agency: Mickey Bowman Food Pantry Address: 130 West Broadway, Salem Telephone Number: Hours: 2nd Friday of each month 9am-11am

5 Requirements: Photo ID, proof of Salem City residence Agency: Mt. Calvary SDA Church Address: 5 Union Street, Salem Telephone Number: (leave a message) Hours: 3rd Thursday of every month 5pm-6pm Call for appointment, one box per family Requirements: Photo ID, proof of income, proof of address (must live in Salem County) Agency: Mt. Hope United Methodist Church Food Pantry Address: 364 E. Broadway, Salem Telephone Number: Hours: Every 3rd Sunday 12:30pm-2pm or by appointment Requirements: none Agency: Mt. Zion Baptist Church Food Pantry Address: 438 Grieves Parkway, Salem Telephone Number: Hours: Call for more information Call for more information Agency: Pennsville Community Food Pantry Address: 172 Churchtown Rd, Pennsville Telephone Number: / Hours: 4th Saturday of every month 8:30am-12:30pm Requirements: New Jersey Driver s License, proof of benefits received (SNAP, Medicare, SSI, SSD, unemployment), proof of income Agency: Philabundance Fresh for All Address: 350 Georgetown Road, Carney s Point Telephone Number: FOOD (3663) Hours: every Wednesday 10:30am-11:30am

6 Can visit every week Requirements: Site is open every week, rain or shine, except in temperatures below 32F. welcome. No ID or verification required. Please bring your own bags or boxes All area residents Agency: Puerto Rican Action Committee of Southern New Jersey Address: 114 East Main Street, Penns Grove Telephone Number: Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-12pm, 1pm-3:30pm One visit allowed every 90 days Requirements: Photo ID and proof of income Agency: St. John s Outreach Ministry Address: 220 Shell Road, Carney s Point Telephone Number: Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-2pm, Sunday 11am-3pm. Call for details Requirements: Photo ID Closed 1st and 3rd weekend of every month Agency: St. John s Pentecostal Church Address: 22 New Market Street, Salem Telephone Number: / (Church) Hours: Fridays 10am-2pm, emergencies Monday-Friday 8am-3pm One visit allowed every week, come to rear door of the Church, clothes and small appliances are also available Requirements: none Agency: The Salvation Army Address: 115 1/2 West Broadway, Salem Telephone Number: Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-2:30pm One visit allowed every 90 days Appointments preferred but not required Requirements: Photo ID, proof of income or financial support (letters or paystubs), birth certificates of children in the home

7 Agency: United Way of Salem Address: 130 West Broadway, Salem Telephone Number: x102,105 Hours: 3rd Thursday of each month, 11am Requirements: Photo ID, complete application during visit, must be New Jersey resident Salem County Emergency Food Providers Carney s Point Philabundance Fresh for All St. John s Outreach Ministry Deepwater Deepwater Community Church Food Pantry Elmer Elmer United Methodist Church Peter s Pantry By Location Penns Grove Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden Puerto Rican Action Committee of Southern New Jersey Pennsville Pennsville Community Food Pantry Salem Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden First Assembly of God Hands of Love Food Pantry Gateway CAP Family Success Center Food Pantry Harvest Time Worship Center Mickey Bowman Food Pantry Mt. Calvary SDA Church Mt. Hope United Methodist Church Food Pantry Mt. Zion Baptist Church Food Pantry St. John s Pentecostal Church The Salvation Army United Way of Salem Woodstown Disciples Pantry

8 Additional Nutrition Resources: SNAP and WIC ADDITIONAL RESOURCES SNAP What is NJ SNAP? NJ SNAP, formerly Food Stamps, is the name for the nutrition assistance program to help low income individuals and families buy the groceries needed to eat healthy. Sometimes people feel they shouldn t need help putting food on the table, but sometimes making ends meet is a struggle. If you are not sure how or if you can pay for your next meal or next week s groceries, NJ SNAP can help. Who is Eligible? Low-income working families and individuals Individuals that just lost their unemployment benefits Unemployed or part-time workers Seniors and people with disabilities and/or living on low or fixed incomes How Can I Apply? There are a number of ways to apply for NJ SNAP: Go to NJHelps.com to pre-screen or to apply online Call Visit or Call the Salem County Board of Social Services, 147 S. Virginia Avenue, Penns Grove, 08069, Contact Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden for application assistance

9 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES WIC What is WIC? New Jersey WIC Services provides supplemental nutritious foods to pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to the age of five. WIC services include nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and support, immunization screening and health care referrals. Who is Eligible? You may be eligible for WIC if you are: Pregnant (up to six weeks after delivery) Postpartum (up to six months after delivery) Breastfeeding (up to one year if you continue breastfeeding) An infant A child under five years old AND Have a nutrition or medically related health risk, AND Live in New Jersey and meet income guidelines How Can I Apply? To apply for WIC, you can: Contact the WIC 24-hour referral line at Contact the local agency that serves Salem County: Gateway CAP, 10 Washington Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302,