Food Services and More
Breakfast & Lunch
A Warm Meal. A Welcoming Place.
Breakfast
Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Lunch
Monday–Friday | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
All are welcome at The Branches.
We ask guests to provide identification on their first visit. If you need assistance obtaining an ID, we’re happy to help.
The Branches Outreach Center
201 Hirst Avenue
Rio Grande, NJ
Food Pantry
Our Food Pantry is located at 3401 Rt. 47, Unit AJ, Rio Grande, NJ – in the Village Shoppes Center
The Food Pantry offers free perishable and non-perishable groceries, personal care items, and some household items based on family size.
Our Food Pantry Hours
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 9 am and 12 pm.
Wednesday evening hours from 4pm-6pm
Other Food Resources
Mobile Food Pantry
Food is also delivered to local motels, churches, and recovery housing. To find mobile pantry locations call (609)-886-5091 or email info@thebranchesoutreach.org
For information on donating to the food pantry please see our list of accepted items.
SNAP Benefits (Formerly Food Stamps)
You can enroll in the NJ food assistance program SNAP here:
For assistance enrolling, the Community Food Bank of NJ can provide help applying.
Personal Care
The Branches Outreach Center – 201 Hirst Avenue, Rio Grande, NJ
Clothing & Personal Care Items
Guests of The Branches Outreach Center can request free clothing, shoes, and personal care items. Guests needing appropriate clothing for interviews, jobs, or other occasions can request a thrift store voucher. Services are offered Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 1 pm.
Guests of The Branches Outreach Center have access to free haircuts monthly. Check the calendar for dates and times.
Showers
Guests of The Branches Outreach Center can request to take a shower Monday – Friday between 8:30 am and 12:45 pm. Towels and toiletries are provided. Unopened toiletries and used towels can be donated. See donation details here.
Immediate Needs
Guests of The Branches Outreach Center can request to meet privately with a trained advocate for assistance with navigating local social service agencies for housing, substance abuse, mental health, employment, and legal issues Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 12:45 pm.
The Branches Outreach does not provide housing vouchers. Clients can meet with a trained advocate to discuss housing services in the area between 8:30 and 12:45 pm, M – F.
Those in need of housing should contact Cape May Social Services:
Social Services | Cape May County, NJ – Official Website
3801 Route 9 S, Unit 4, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
Phone: 609-886-6200 | Email: social.services@co.cape-may.nj.us
Code Blue
Keeping our neighbors warm. Cape May County determines there is a Code Blue when the temperature is 32 degrees or lower. The Branches Outreach Center extends its hours for guests traveling to the warming centers. For continuous update on Code Blue, call our day center, check social media, or call 2-1-1 for Code Blue updates.
