FREE & REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM
Check here for information regarding Brick Schools free/reduced program:
http://brickschools.org/Free-Reduced-Meals
If you have any questions about this program, please contact: Food Services 732-785-3000 ext 1508 or 1510
COVID CHILDCARE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - https://www.childcarenj.gov/COVID19
The New Jersey School-Age Tuition Assistance Program can help you pay for care for your school-age child in need of child care as a result of COVID-19 remote learning schools schedules. To be eligible for this assistance, you must be:
a NJ resident;
your child must be attending school remotely, either part-time or full-time; and
your annual gross household income must be $75,000 or less.
OCEAN COUNTY YMCA FOOD BOX DISTRIBUTION (pre-registration required): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b49aeab2aa6fe3-crisis4
5 TIPS TO HELP CHILDREN MANAGE CORONAVIRUS ANXIETY
https://www.littlefloweryoga.com/blog/5-ways-to-help-children-with-coronavirus-anxiety/
PARENTING DURING A PANDEMIC
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-healthy-child/202003/parenting-in-pandemic
A FLIPBOOK STORY ABOUT CORONAVIRUS
https://www.flipsnack.com/KeshetChicago/coronavirus-social-story/full-view.html
FREE INTERNET ACCESS
1.) https://www.internetessentials.com/
2.) https://www.njsba.org/news-publications/broadband-options-covid-19
COVID FAMILY SUPPORT KIT:
http://www.brickschools.org/Portals/0/Content/District/COVID/COVID-19%20Family%20Support%20Kit.pdf
NJ MENTAL HEALTH CARES - Call 1-866-202-HELP(4357) for free, confidential support for individuals experiencing anxiety/worry related to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
PERFORM CARE - NJ CHILDREN'S SYSTEM OF CARE
PerformCare partners with the New Jersey Children's System of Care (CSOC) to coordinate the care of your child.They are committed to helping children with behavioral, mental health, or emotional challenges gain access to the services they need by calling 1-877-652-7624.
https://www.performcarenj.org/index.aspx
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING FOR STUDENTS https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/studentsfamilies/wellness.shtml
UNITED WAY COVID-19 COMMUNITY ECONOMIC RELIEF FUND
Help with bills, rent and food. Call 1-866-211-9966 and give your zip code. You'll receive a list of agencies to provide assistance.
Most Updated List of Food Pantries & Programs as of 10/2021 - Provided by Fulfill
https://fulfillnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Ocean-County-Pantries-S.-Kitchens-10.07.21.pdf
Church of Epiphany (Walk- In)
615 Thiele Rd, Brick Township, NJ
Saturday only 10am - 1pm
732-458-0220
St. Thomas Church Food Pantry
135 Salmon St. Brick, NJ
Monday & Thursday 10am - 12:30pm
732-477-5533 *Must call ahead
St. Paul's
714 Herbertsville Rd , Brick, NJ
732-458-2080 *Must call ahead to be put on Food Pantry Curbside list.
Leave a message and they will call you back. They check their messages throughout the day.
Calvary Light House
1133 E County Line Rd, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Monday - Wednesday 11am - 1pm
732-942-1541 *Must call ahead for pick up
Catholic Charities Pantry
200 Monmouth Ave. Lakewood, NJ
Monday - Friday 9am. - 12pm.
732-363-5322 *Front door self service - please bring photo ID.
Peoples Pantry (Curb Side)
1769 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
732- 731-1417 *First time registrants will be required to bring proof of Ocean County address (driver’s license/ rental agreement)
Church Of Grace & Peace Pantry
1563 Old Freehold Rd. Toms River, NJ
Wednesday - 6: 30pm.-7pm. / Thursday - 1pm. -2pm. / Saturday - 11am. -12 pm.
732-349-1550 *Upon arrival, please remain in your vehicle and a volunteer will assist you
Seeds of Service (SOS) (Home Delivery of Food)
725 Mantoloking Rd. Brick, NJ
Daily - Call Cheri or Ruth at 732-746-3456 to register for food to be delivered to your home on Thursdays and Fridays. *
Leave a message and they will call you back. They check their messages throughout the day.
**Please call ahead to confirm, things are changing on a daily basis!**
Text "find food" to 888-918-2729 for food more pantries near you.