Flemington Area Food Pantry
Our mission is to promote the health and well-being of our Hunterdon County community. We offer choices of nutritious foods and essentials, foster resource connections, provide tailored programming, and respect the dignity of our neighbors in need.
With your generosity, we can provide more than food— we can build a healthier, stronger community together.
A “Client Choice” Pantry
More than serving the need, we help improve our neighbors’ quality of life through expanded services in the areas of nutrition, health and wellness, senior needs, access to personal care items, community meals, summer feeding programs, birthday bags for children, home deliveries, and meal kits. A cartful of groceries is needed and important, but we know that addressing hunger is more nuanced. We go beyond distributing food by addressing many of the underlying issues that our neighbors face. Most importantly, we pride ourselves on being a “client choice pantry.” This model is distinct from traditional food pantries where pre-packed food bags are distributed.
Bridging Health Gaps with Nutrition
We make a difference in our neighbors’ health because 70% of Pantry neighbors self-report having at least one health issue. Studies show that the food insecure need access to healthy food, such as increased protein, fiber, and nutrients. The Pantry balances donated and rescued food with a purchasing program that fills the nutritional gaps. Food purchasing focuses on providing healthy options, increasing access to protein and produce, and limiting high sugar foods. We pride ourselves on taking a holistic, not a transactional, approach to serving our community.
Donations
The Pantry benefits from over $1 million worth of food and supplies donations annually and we rely on our community to help fill our shelves. Your financial support is also needed to remain operationally efficient and be able to serve our neighbors with healthy choices. You can help support our mission by donating food, personal care items, and/or money.
Volunteer
Volunteers work hard to make the Pantry visit a positive experience by providing comfort, compassion, and humor. We understand that none of our neighbors WANT to come to the Pantry and we see desperation on their faces, especially during the initial visit. We know if given the choice, they would shop at grocery stores, so maintaining dignity is one of our core values. If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you join our team of dedicated volunteers.
Local Help is Nearby
We serve all of Hunterdon County at our main location at 154 Route 31 North- across the parking lot from the front entrance of the Flemington Walmart. If you are a neighbor who has questions about how to get food, when we’re open, eligibility, or any of our programs, we’re here to help!