The People's Pantry at Mount Carmel Church in Asbury Park
The People’s Pantry is a pop-up food pantry that runs on the first and third Tuesdays of every month in the parking lot of Mount Carmel Church in Asbury Park. We are open to the public from 430-630 pm.
We are funded by donations from the public, as well as donations from a larger food bank, and a chain supermarket grocer. The pantry has been running twice a month successfully since August 2020.
The People’s Pantry now happily hosts student volunteers from CBA High School, Saint Rose High School, and Brookdale Community College who are in need of service hours.
How you can help: The pantry services Individuals, children, and families who are in need living in Asbury Park and surrounding areas. We are always in need of non-perishable food items, hygiene products, clothing, and toys for donation. Baby products such as diapers, wipes, and formula are also very much appreciated.
We are a legal non for profit with 501(3)(c) status. We have a tax id number and all donations are tax deductible. please ask for a receipt for any monetary donations.
STAR Program (Support Team for Addiction Recovery)
The People’s Pantry at Mount Carmel Church in Asbury Park is excited to announce that at every Pantry, Preferred Behavioral Health Group will now be present with members of the STAR Program ( support team for addiction recovery) staffed by people in recovery.
STAR is a free program that offers local residents one year of case management and peer support services. They eliminate barriers and provide linkages to resources. At each pantry representatives from the STAR program will be present with NARCAN kits and linkages to resources within the community.
A bilingual representative from Monmouth County Social Services will also be present at each pantry so that our patrons are made aware of the support services that are available to them.
We run on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 3:45 pm- 5:30 pm! 1143 Asbury Ave Asbury Park!
If you would like to join the effort in helping to stock the pantry please message me on here or email me at [email protected]. Volunteers are always welcome and much appreciated!
| Eligibility | Anyone in need |
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| Community Services |
Basic Needs / AssistanceFamily & Support Services |
| Health Services |
Behavioral / Mental Health |
Last Updated: 04/25/25
Preferred Behavioral Health Group
Preferred Behavioral Health Group is a nonprofit, community-based organization providing individualized services focused on mental health, addiction recovery, and overall wellness.