Easter Basket Donations
St. Gregory’s Pantry is collecting filled Easter Baskets to distribute to our families. We are in need of baskets for boys and girls, infants through teens (teen baskets are especially needed). Please wrap baskets in cellophane before dropping off at St. Gregory’s. Baskets may be dropped off at St. Gregory’s Pantry any time during our business hours, Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Friday, April 12th is the last day we are taking donations (Distribution Day is Tuesday, April 16th). Please take a look at our calendar pages for additional ways to help during Easter time. We thank our community in advance for the continued generosity and support we receive from you.
Donate Food
January: Soups, crackers, tunafish*
February: Personal products – shampoo, toothpaste, soap, toothbrushes, etc.
March: Spring Cleaning Month
April: FILLED EASTER BASKETS
May: Jello and pudding cups, cereal*, peanut butter* & jelly*
June: Juice boxes, iced tea, water, children’s snack packs
July: Condiments: mayo, catsup, relish, mustard, salad dressing
August: School Supplies: backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, binders, etc.
September: Canned fruits, soups, crackers
October: Cereal*, applesauce, canned vegetables, peanut butter* and jelly*
November: Turkey, cranberry sauce, gravy, canned yams, stuffing
December: Ham, mustard, coffee, tea, cocoa, TOYS
*Always needed.
Donate Money
- You may make a donation in honor of or in memory of a loved one.
- Include St. Gregory’s Pantry in your will.
- Make an annual tax-deductible (charitable) 501c3 contribution.
- Send a personal check.
- Gift cards are always welcome (Stop & Shop, ShopRite, CVS, Walgreens, Target)
Please send checks made out to: Saint Gregory’s Pantry and mail to:
804 Bay Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Kindly include your full name and address, as we send a written acknowledgement for all donations of $20.00 and over.
We accept corporate matching.
Run a Food Drive
Please contact St. Gregory’s Pantry at 732-892-8105 and a Pantry Director will return your call.
Donate Gifts for Children
We collect filled Easter baskets and create a large Toy Room for parents and guardians to shop in at Christmas time. Please see our calendar page for more details as these dates get closer.
Community Service Hours for Students
Students should contact their individual schools and check our calendar page for upcoming volunteer opportunities. Our local schools support us and can give information about when opportunities to volunteer are available.
Mary's Table
Mary’s Table is a feeding ministry of Saint Mary’s by the Sea Episcopal Church. Every Thursday evening from 4-6pm we serve a free meal to all who hunger or seek companionship in an environment of love and acceptance. All are welcome.
Friendship Dinners
Companionship and a warm meal are provided monthly by a member church for anyone in need of a meal and friendship or who would otherwise be alone.
Location and Time: please check our Calendar page
No reservation is required unless transportation is needed.
Please call St. Gregory’s Pantry: 732-892-8105