The North Hunterdon Food Pantry was established in 1991 to address the problem of distributing food to needy persons in the North Hunterdon area.
In response to its call to serve and provide for the needs of others in the community and the world, the Spruce Run Lutheran Church family is the sponsoring organization for the North Hunterdon Food Pantry, a non-profit organization staffed by volunteers. The pantry serves over 85 clients and regularly distributes to 30-40 family units per month. The family units consist of single individuals, families, single mothers, and senior citizens. Through this program, we happily provide nourishing food for their tables. The pantry was relocated to the grounds of the former Hagedorn facility in September 2015.
In addition to the food and monetary gifts provided by the members of Spruce Run Lutheran Church, Spruce Run Women of the ELCA, and Spruce Run’s Tuesday Quilters, we have tremendous support from outside the congregation. Support is provided by our local schools, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, the North Hunterdon Rotary, other area churches, Wakefern Food Corporation (ShopRite), Johanna Foods, ShopRite of Clinton, Thrivent, America’s Grow-A-Row, and many individuals.
Through our North Hunterdon Food Pantry program, we have participated in the North Hunterdon High School’s Annual Service Day, and in Clinton Shoprite’s Bagging Hunger Program, where we packed groceries.
The pantry is supported by hard-working volunteers who sort all the food items we buy and receive, pack the client’s grocery bags, load their cars, and restock our pantry. We are thankful for our blessings.
No one should go hungry.
How can you help???
VOLUNTEER – We are always happy to have volunteers! Email nhcfoodpantry@gmail.com to let us know if you want help.
DONATE – You can participate in several food drives throughout the year. We also have a “Reverse Advent Calendar” donation collection each December. You can also donate money or ShopRite cards to help us purchase additional food for our clients.
ADVOCATE – You can help those most in need by advocating for them. Contact your local representatives, senators, or assemblymen to indicate your support for:
Distribution Dates for 2024
November 21, 2024 – 9 am – 12 pm
November & Thanksgiving Distribution
December 19, 2024 – 9 am – 12 pm
December & Christmas Distribution
Distribution Dates for 2025
January 9, 2025– 9 am – 12 pm
February 13, 2025 – 9 am – 12 pm
March 13, 2025– 9 am – 12 pm
April 17, 2025 – 9 am – 12 pm
April & Easter Distribution
May 8, 2025 – 9 am – 12 pm
June 12, 2025 – 9 am – 12 pm
July 10, 2025 – 9 am – 12 pm
August 14, 2025 – 9 am – 12 pm
September 11, 2025 – 9 am – 12 pm
October 9, 2025 – 9 am – 12 pm
November 20, 2025 – 9 am – 12 pm
November & Thanksgiving Distribution
December 18, 2025 – 9 am – 12 pm
New Client Registration Form – This can be printed and returned to Spruce Run Lutheran Church or food pantry email nhcfoodpantry@gmail.com)
Online Client Selection List –Complete this form online to have your bags packed ahead of time. (Please do this at least 1 week before distribution.)
Additional resources for food, housing, and utilities assistance.
Distribution is at:24 Skinner Road, Glen Gardner 908-537-4824 x 2(leave a message) E-Mail: nhcfoodpantry@gmail.com
Mailing address is: North Hunterdon Food Pantry
c/o Spruce Run Lutheran Church
442 W. Hill Road
Glen Gardner, NJ 08826
PLEASE NOTE!! Currently, the pantry (and Skinner Road) can only be accessed from Sanatorium Road!
