Non-profit organization in Toms River that provides a client-choice food pantry, baby supplies, hygiene products, rental assistance (currently TR residents only), and referrals and resources.

The Hope Center’s knowledgeable and extremely dedicated staff and volunteers assist in providing our clients with vital services, food through our client-choice pantry and community garden, emergency shelter assistance, utility assistance, rental assistance, transportation, advocacy, coordinating services with partner agencies, and other resources. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance or wants help navigating systems of care, please call or visit us at The HOPE Center.

The HOPE Center’s Food Pantry & Community Garden
The HOPE Center’s expanded Food Pantry and Community Garden provide perishables, as well as non-perishables to our clients in a “Client Choice” environment in which our guests find more dignified and empowering. We also provide guidance on other food pantries. Guidance and referrals are also provided over the telephone to an increasing number of clients who are physically unable to get to The HOPE Center.

Our Food Pantry is always in need of non-perishable items.

Pantry Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday,
10:00 to 11:45 am and 1:00 to 2:45 pm

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Financial Assistance / Referrals Food Pantry / Soup Kitchen Housing / Shelter Rental / Security Deposit Utility Assistance Family & Support Services Case Management
Payment Types	Free Sliding Scale / Payment Plans
Areas Served	Ocean County

Last Updated: 07/13/26