St. Brigid's Food Pantry & Kitchen

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