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.
Pantry Hours
Fall 2026
Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 5:30 pm
Library (Building #3), Room 017
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:
Community Food Assistance
Seeds of Service
725 Mantoloking Rd., Brick, NJ 08723
732-746-3456
St. Francis Community Center
4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, NJ 08008
609-494-8861
The BEAT Center
1769 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
732-918-2600