The Emergency Assistance Pantry (EAP) is an independent agency but wholly subsidized by the FoodBank and meets all the qualifications of a participating charity. Located adjacent to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey Southern Branch, EAP provides food for individuals living in communities with no other pantry services.
EAP adheres to the Community FoodBank of NJ Southern Branch’s contract requirements including ordering, appropriate storage, non-discriminatory distribution and timely reporting. If you have questions contact Ronald Lewis, pantry manager at RLewis@njfoodbank.org or call 609-383-8843, ext. 107 or the Pantry at ext. 111.
How EAP Works
Branch Pantry Client Requirements
Client Qualification
EAP provides food for individuals living in communities with no other pantry services. It is recommended that you call 609-383-8843 to see if there is a pantry in your community. Individuals in emergent situations seeking assistance are given food once and referred to a pantry in their area. An identification document (driver’s license, food stamp card, any form of government issued card or pantry issued ID card) must be presented upon intake and each time the client returns for food.
Once qualified, a client may return every 30 days for a food order. Please see “Pantry Client Requirements” and “Pantry Intake Form.” The bread pantry is available to anyone in need as often as they wish. We ask that they take only as much as they need. Occasionally, other items besides bread may be stocked in the bread pantry. These items fall under the same guidelines as the bread.
Referrals are not necessary to access EAP. We distribute Federal government USDA food items and the USDA forbids mandatory referrals. Occasionally clients may bring a referral from a local social service agency which we will use to as part of the client intake.
Operating Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to Noon.
