Ocean County College aims to be a hunger-free campus community. Funding is available to support students in obtaining food security, hygiene and cleaning products, and support in utilizing campus and community-based resources including the Helping Hands Food Pantry.
Basic Needs Grant Funds Available:
- Grocery Gift Cards
- Cafeteria Meal Plan Gift Cards
- Hygiene and Cleaning Products – Available at Helping Hands
Pantry Hours
Spring 2024 Hours
- Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Helping Hands provides Ocean County College and Kean Ocean students with non-academic support to help them succeed. In the pantry, we offer snacks, drinks, and meals to students in need. The office also provides resources for financial assistance, referrals for housing support, and more.
For those looking to place an online order with the Helping Hands Food Pantry please use the link below:
County Food Assistance
Stop in or make an appointment for support in applying for SNAP food assistance.
Location: The Student Enrollment Building (#9) 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month
*Select County Financial Support Services
Can’t make it? Contact us and let us know.
Contact Us
Jim Campbell
Project Manager, FIPSE Grant
jcampbell@ocean.edu
700-255-0400 ext. 2379
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Grant Information:
$949,275.00 over 3 years
100% of project or program costs are funded by this grant. No grant project or program activities are funded by non-government sources.