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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Toms River, NJ: Hours & Schedule
Toms River has 1 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 6 other free-food locations shown below. Filter by type or what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
1st Sunday of each month · 3 PM
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last Saturday of each month · 8 AM – 12 PM
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Mon, Wed, Fri: 9 AM – 4 PM ET
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1st Saturday of each month · 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM • 3rd Saturday of each month · 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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2nd Saturday of each month · 8 AM – 12 PM
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10 AM – 4 PM ET
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None open then.
Toms River, NJ has 7 places to get free food as of September 2026: 6 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen (415 Washington Street) and Jesus Is Lord Church - Food Pantry (740 Route 37 West) 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 Toms 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
These places change. If you've been to a pantry in Toms River, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.
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Open by day in Toms River
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Toms River. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Toms River
- Salvation Army Food Pantry: 9 AM – 4 PM
- St Joseph's Food Pantry of Toms River: 10 AM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Toms River
- St Joseph's Food Pantry of Toms River: 10 AM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Toms River
- Salvation Army Food Pantry: 9 AM – 4 PM
- St Joseph's Food Pantry of Toms River: 10 AM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Toms River
- St Joseph's Food Pantry of Toms River: 10 AM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Toms River
- Salvation Army Food Pantry: 9 AM – 4 PM
- St Joseph's Food Pantry of Toms River: 10 AM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in Toms River
- Ocean Christian Community Church: 8 AM (last Saturday)
- Second Baptist Toms River Food Pantry: 9:30 AM (1st Saturday)
- Shore Vineyard Food Pantry: 8 AM (2nd Saturday)
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Sunday in Toms River
- Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen: 3 PM (1st Sunday)
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Toms River are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Toms River soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (2), Tuesday (1), Wednesday (2), Thursday (1), Friday (2). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Toms River open on weekends?
Most Toms River soup kitchens & free meals run on weekdays and we don't currently list weekend hours here. Call 211 for weekend options.
Where can I get emergency food in Toms River today?
Most Toms River soup kitchens & free meals 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 Toms River?
Most Toms River soup kitchens & free meals 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 soup kitchens & free meals are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.
Which soup kitchens & free meals serve Toms River, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Toms River and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 08753, 08755, 08757, 08754. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Toms River are open on Monday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Toms River are open Monday: Salvation Army Food Pantry, St Joseph's Food Pantry of Toms River. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Toms River are open on Tuesday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Toms River is open Tuesday: St Joseph's Food Pantry of Toms River. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Toms River are open on Wednesday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Toms River are open Wednesday: Salvation Army Food Pantry, St Joseph's Food Pantry of Toms River. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Toms River are open on Thursday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Toms River is open Thursday: St Joseph's Food Pantry of Toms River. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Toms River are open on Friday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Toms River are open Friday: Salvation Army Food Pantry, St Joseph's Food Pantry of Toms River. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Toms River are open on Saturday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Toms River are open Saturday: Ocean Christian Community Church, Second Baptist Toms River Food Pantry, Shore Vineyard Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Toms River are open on Sunday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Toms River is open Sunday: Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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