St. Brigid's Food Pantry & Kitchen

St. Brigid's feeds the hungry and serves the poor in Eastern Monmouth County, New Jersey with compassion and respect regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity.

Overview of St. Brigid’s and its impact:

Community Need & Target Population

A significant portion of the Long Branch population is experiencing rising poverty. The escalating cost of living has displaced lower income families and negatively impacted middle-income families, leaving many reliant on support services to address critical needs such as food insufficiency.

We Serve:

• Low-income households and single mothers (the majority are Hispanic)
• Seniors and individuals with limited mobility
• Children and school-aged youth (55.2% receive free/reduced lunch)

Hours of Operation:

St. Brigid’s Pantry & Kitchen is open

• Every Monday and Wednesday (excluding holidays)
• 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Services Provided at St. Brigid’s Pantry & Kitchen:

• A “client choice” self-serve food pantry
• A nutritious carry-out “to go” hot lunch
• Assistance signing up for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
• Nutritional counseling and cooking demonstrations
• Healthcare referrals via strategic partnerships with community partners
• Medicaid/Insurance registration support
• A complete hot Thanksgiving Dinner for 200 of our clients
• Book and Toys for Children year-round and holiday toy distribution

The Long Branch Fire Department provides food for the Thanksgiving Baskets and Christmas toys that are distributed to pantry clients and their children