St. Mary’s Church Food Pantry

St. Mary's Church Food Pantry, located in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, is a community-based food assistance program operated by St. Mary's Parish that provides groceries and ready-to-eat meals to families and individuals in need. The pantry works in partnership with the Food Bank of New Jersey and operates a point-based shopping system, allowing clients to select fresh food items to take home and prepare themselves. In recent years, the pantry has significantly expanded its reach, serving approximately 85-95 families monthly in mid-2022, growing to 147 families by late 2022.