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Food Pantries in Forked River, NJ: Hours & Schedule
Forked River has 3 food pantries listed below. Filter by what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10 AM – 12 PM ET
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Tue, Thu: 11 AM – 1 PM ET
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Mon, Fri: 9 AM – 3:30 PM ET
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None open then.
Forked River, NJ has 3 places to get free food as of September 2026: 3 food pantries. Lacey Food Bank Incorporated (102 Station Drive) and Lacey United Methodist Church - Food Pantry (203 W. Lacey Road) are among them. Every listing here is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.
What to bring
- A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
- Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
- Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
- The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need
How it works in Forked River
- Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
- Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
- Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
- Take what you need. There's no cost and no application
You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.
What neighbors know
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Open by day in Forked River
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Forked River. Call ahead to confirm.
Food Pantries open Monday in Forked River
- Lacey Food Bank Incorporated: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Vetwork - William H. Reeves Food Pantry: 9 AM – 3:30 PM
Food Pantries open Tuesday in Forked River
- Lacey Food Bank Incorporated: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Lacey United Methodist Church - Food Pantry: 11 AM – 1 PM
Food Pantries open Wednesday in Forked River
- Lacey Food Bank Incorporated: 10 AM – 12 PM
Food Pantries open Thursday in Forked River
- Lacey Food Bank Incorporated: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Lacey United Methodist Church - Food Pantry: 11 AM – 1 PM
Food Pantries open Friday in Forked River
- Lacey Food Bank Incorporated: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Vetwork - William H. Reeves Food Pantry: 9 AM – 3:30 PM
Food Pantries open Saturday in Forked River
- Lacey Food Bank Incorporated: 10 AM – 12 PM
Good to know
Which food pantries in Forked River are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Forked River food pantries are open: Monday (2), Tuesday (2), Wednesday (1), Thursday (2), Friday (2), Saturday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there food pantries in Forked River open on weekends?
Yes, 1 open Saturday in Forked River. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Forked River today?
Most Forked River food pantries take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.
What do I need to bring to a food pantry in Forked River?
Most Forked River food pantries are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
Most food pantries are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.
Which food pantries serve Forked River, Oklahoma?
These food pantries serve Forked River and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 08731. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which food pantries in Forked River are open on Monday?
2 food pantries in Forked River are open Monday: Lacey Food Bank Incorporated, Vetwork - William H. Reeves Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Forked River are open on Tuesday?
2 food pantries in Forked River are open Tuesday: Lacey Food Bank Incorporated, Lacey United Methodist Church - Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Forked River are open on Wednesday?
1 food pantries in Forked River is open Wednesday: Lacey Food Bank Incorporated. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Forked River are open on Thursday?
2 food pantries in Forked River are open Thursday: Lacey Food Bank Incorporated, Lacey United Methodist Church - Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Forked River are open on Friday?
2 food pantries in Forked River are open Friday: Lacey Food Bank Incorporated, Vetwork - William H. Reeves Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Forked River are open on Saturday?
1 food pantries in Forked River is open Saturday: Lacey Food Bank Incorporated. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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