Many households in our region may experience a temporary gap in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning Nov. 1 (or sooner) due to the government shutdown. More than 800,000 New Jersey residents — including about 300,000 children — rely on SNAP for food assistance each month. If this applies to you or someone you know, the following local food pantries and community resources are available to help ensure everyone has access to healthy meals — and neighbors who are able are encouraged to give what they can.
Local Food-Pantry Resources
Blairstown Food Collection Shed
Behind Township Municipal Building/Police Department
106 NJ-94, Blairstown
Open to the public.
Evangelical Free Church of Blairstown
11 Lambert Road, Blairstown | 908-362-8979
Open the second Saturday of each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
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First United Methodist Church of Blairstown
10 Stillwater Road, Blairstown | 908-362-6693
Open the first Saturday of each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
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First Presbyterian Church of Blairstown Food Pantry
35 Main Street, Blairstown | 908-362-5254
Open the third Saturday of each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
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St. Jude Church Food Pantry – North Warren
7 Eisenhower Road, Blairstown/Columbia | 908-362-6444
Open the fourth Saturday of each month, 9–11 a.m. Contact: Barbara
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Out of Our Shells 4-H “Little Free Pantry”
In front of First Presbyterian Church Outreach Center
Main Street, Blairstown
Open 24/7.
Knowlton United Methodist Food Pantry
503 Route 94, Columbia
Open the last Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-Noon.
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St. John’s United Methodist Church Food Pantry
354 High Street, Hope, NJ 07844 | 908-459-4456
Open the first, second, and third Mondays of each month, 9-11:30 a.m.
Belvidere United Methodist Church
219 Hardwick Street, Belvidere, NJ 07823 | 908-475-4065
Belvidere residents only
Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. and Fridays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Washington
(Community Food Pantry of Washington)
40 E. Church Street, Washington | 908-689-2547
Tuesday-Friday, 9:15-11 a.m.
The Outreach Connection Pantry
432 State Road 31S, Washington | 908-574-2292
Tuesdays 5-7 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 5-7 p.m.
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Catholic Charities Food Pantry – Warren County
387 South Main Street, Phillipsburg | 908-859-5447
Mon-Wed & Fri 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Thurs 1-3:30 p.m.
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Project Self-Sufficiency Food Pantry
127 Mill Street, Newton | 973-940-3500
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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If you’re facing an interruption in benefits, these pantries can help bridge the gap.
Those in a position to give are encouraged to donate food, funds, or time to their local pantry — a simple act of mutual aid that strengthens our community and ensures no neighbor goes hungry.
Items Most Needed at Local Pantries
If you’re able to give, these items are in high demand at most area food pantries:
- Canned proteins such as tuna, chicken, beans, and chili
- Peanut butter, jelly, and shelf-stable milk
- Cereal, oatmeal, and pasta
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Rice, instant potatoes, and boxed meals
- Cooking oil, soup, and broth
- Diapers, baby wipes, and feminine hygiene products
- Toothpaste, soap, and shampoo
Please check expiration dates before donating and, if possible, call ahead to confirm specific needs or drop-off times.
