Food Banks Serving Burlington County: What They Do & How to Get Help
Food pantries are the places you pick up food locally — food banks are the regional organizations that supply food to hundreds of partner pantries and run large-scale distributions. If you’re looking for help (or want to volunteer/donate), these are the major food bank resources serving South Jersey.
If you need immediate help – Food Pantries of Burlington County
Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ)
Service area: Works with 300+ partner locations across Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties.
Find food near you: The easiest way to locate a nearby pantry or distribution is the FBSJ “Find Food” ZIP code locator (schedules and locations vary and can change).
Main location:
1501 John Tipton Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Phone: 856-662-4884
Important: The Pennsauken location is a hub/warehouse. Most people receive food through partner pantries or scheduled distributions found via the locator tool.
Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) — Southern Branch
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey also serves parts of South Jersey through its Southern Branch (with pantry and mobile pantry programs). If you’re closer to Atlantic/Cape May/Cumberland areas, CFBNJ may be the best regional fit.
Southern Branch location (Egg Harbor Township):
See CFBNJ’s locations page for current details and pantry/mobility options.
How to Use This (Fast)
- If you need food this week: start with the Food Bank of South Jersey ZIP code locator to find the closest pantry/soup kitchen and the latest hours.
- If you want to donate or volunteer: food banks can route your support to the highest-need programs locally.
- If you’re not sure which county you’re in: search by ZIP code — it’s the quickest way to get an accurate answer.
Reminder: Hours and distribution schedules can change around holidays. Always confirm before you go.
