AOCC appreciates your donations of food, goods, time, and money.
Together we can work to address food insecurity and allow people to live a life with dignity.
Together we can work to address food insecurity and allow people to live a life with dignity.
Financial Contributions
Monetary donations are always welcome. There are special fund drives for Christmas and school backpacks.
Donation Hours
Thrift Store Donations: Wednesday 10 am to 12:30 pm, Saturday 12 pm to 1 pm
Food Donations: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10 am to 12 pm
Please do not leave food or Thrift Store donations outside the doors.
Food Donations: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10 am to 12 pm
Please do not leave food or Thrift Store donations outside the doors.
Pantry Donations
Contributions of food help us to keep the shelves stocked with items in demand. Whenever possible,
please select low sodium and low sugar items when choosing your non-perishable food donations.
please select low sodium and low sugar items when choosing your non-perishable food donations.
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Donate future-dated nonperishable food items such as:
• Canned tuna, meat, soup, beans, vegetables, fruit, meals • Peanut butter and jelly (no glass jars) • Cereal • Pasta • Spaghetti sauce (no glass jars) • Macaroni and cheese • Rice |
Donate diapers and feminine hygiene products:
• Diapers and pull-ups for babies and toddlers • Baby wipes • Diapers for adults • Period products • Poise pads • Bedpads • Panty Liners |
Donate cleaning and personal hygiene supplies:
• Toilet paper • Shampoo • Toothpaste • Toothbrushes • Soap and body wash • Paper towels • Laundry detergent • Household cleaners |
The Food Pantry cannot accept:
• Cans of food that are badly dented, leaking or stained
• Food that is past the published USDA guidelines for being safe to eat
• Baby food and formula past expiration date
• Food that is not in sealed packaging
• Food that is not labeled
• Cans of food that are badly dented, leaking or stained
• Food that is past the published USDA guidelines for being safe to eat
• Baby food and formula past expiration date
• Food that is not in sealed packaging
• Food that is not labeled
Thrift Store Donations
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The Thrift Store accepts:
• Clean, lightly used seasonal clothing with no stains or rips for men, women, children and babies • Clean towels, linens, bedding, and decorative pillows with no stains • Household items • Dishes • Glassware in sets of four or more • Small appliances in working order • New or lightly used toys with all of the parts. Please tape or bag small pieces together. |
The Thrift Store does not accept:
• Dirty, broken, stained, torn, or non-working items • Used undergarments • Books for adults • Furniture • Large appliances and TVs • Baby equipment: cribs, high chairs, strollers, car seats, pack n’ plays, walkers, baby gates, etc. • Medical equipment |
Other Ways to Help
➔ Run a Drive (Food, Snacks, Diapers, Personal Products, or Cleaning Supplies) (contact us for help)
➔ Shop for treasures in the Thrift Store
➔ Tell your neighbors about us!
➔ Follow and like us on Facebook
➔ Volunteer to help in the Food Pantry or Thrift Store through Jersey Cares
➔ Shop for treasures in the Thrift Store
➔ Tell your neighbors about us!
➔ Follow and like us on Facebook
➔ Volunteer to help in the Food Pantry or Thrift Store through Jersey Cares
Sunday Worship – 10:00am (Join us in person or via Facebook Live or YouTube)
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Location
568 Ryders Lane East Brunswick, NJ 08816 |
Office Hours
Tues-Friday 9am to 2pm |
Telephone
732.254.7361 |
Email
[email protected] |