How to Donate
the donations we accept
Many of our neighbors in Mount Olive struggle to put food on the table, especially now. The Mount Olive Pantry believes that no one should go to bed hungry, and we need your help. While donated food items are greatly appreciated, they often don’t make a meal. Gift cards to the local grocery stores help us fill in the gaps with meat, dairy and fresh produce. Financial donations contribute to the overall costs of running the pantry, including rent for the space and maintaining the vehicle that is used to pick up product from the stores. Whether donating food items, gift cards, money or time, your donation will make a difference to those counting on our help. Please, do what you can.
Standard Donation
Yes! I would like to make a donation to the Mount Olive Food Pantry to help end hunger in our community!
Maximized Donation
Please maximize the impact of my donation to the Mount Olive Food Pantry. Add the processing fee to my contribution!
If you are unable to donate financially, below are other ways you can help. When shopping for your family, please find it in your heart to pick up a few extra items for those in need. These can be dropped off in various locations throughout the community (see below). No matter how you choose to help, we are grateful. Thank you.
Gift cards for local supermarkets
Gift cards should be delivered to the Mt. Olive Pantry during pantry hours or mailed to: Mount Olive Pantry, 6 Naughright Rd, Hackettstown, NJ 07480.
Ham and turkey for the holidays
Please contact pantry in advance to ensure we can store it.
Non-perishable food and personal care items that are NOT expired, opened, or damaged
We can only accept average size products. Please, no bulk items.
Volunteer
Drivers needed. Inside positions are limited due to COVID. Please call 862-251-3938 for current opportunities.
How and where to leave donations
Mt. Olive Food Pantry is in the bottom level of the Christ Episcopal Church, 369 Sand Shore Road, Budd Lake.
Outside of pantry hours, you may leave donations in the large (8’ x 2’ x 2’), outside drop-box by the pantry doors. NOTE: Please do not leave items in extreme hot or cold weather. For larger donations, or if the box is full, please call the pantry and let us know.
In addition, many local establishments have collection boxes for non-perishable food. When planning a visit, please bring and donate what you can for those less fortunate.
Please note, the pantry accepts food only. We cannot accept any donations of clothes, toys, or household items.
Drop-off Locations
Gold’s Gym
90 Bartley Road, Flanders
973-584-5656
Revolution Fitness
354 US Route 206, Flanders
973-985-5150, Gerard Stefanelli
Optimal Family Chiropractic
22 Plaza Road, Flanders
973-584-4888, Dr. Brenda L. Rooney, D.C.
Dino’s Pizzeria
Village Green, 100 Route 46, Ste. 17, Budd Lake
973-347-7100
Advanced Auto
Village Green, 100 Route 46, Budd Lake
973-440-2052
Ginza (formerly Cheers)
3 Mount Olive Road, Budd Lake
973-949-3117
Uncle Sal’s Pizza
Wild Geese Plaza, 375 US 46, Budd Lake
973-691-0025
Mt. Olive Administration Bldg
204 Flanders-Drakestown Rd., Budd Lake
RE/MAX Heritage
Sutton Plaza, 293 Route 206, Flanders
973-598-1700, Janen Ardia
Woodfield at Mount Olive
103 Sowers Drive, Hackettstown
Berezny Chiropractic
The Mall at 206, 240 Route 206 South, Flanders
973-252-0040, Dr. John Berezny
Flanders Cleaners
Sutton Plaza, 293 Route 206, Flanders
973-584-2288
Adam’s Family Restaurant
41 Route 46, Budd Lake
973-691-2222
Bob Scirocco, Esq.
98 Route 46, Suite 6, Budd Lake
973-691-1188
SDK The Village Green
74 Village Way, Budd Lake
(855) 976-5086
Mt. Olive Food Pantry
Christ Episcopal Church
369 Sand Shore Road, Budd Lake
Ginette's Deli
1 Old Wolf Road, Budd Lake
862-254-2154
A list of essential items we strive to keep in stock
- Canned meats
- Canned tuna/chicken
- Canned vegetables
- Rice (2 Lbs max)
- Pasta
- Pasta sauce
- Couscous/Quinoa
- Instant potatoes
- Broth and Soup Stock
- Soups (dried/canned)
- Beans (dried/canned)
- Tomato products
- Mac ’n’ cheese
- Oils for cooking
- Vinegar
- Condiments
- Cereals (cold/hot)
- Peanut Butter
- Jam/Jelly
- Evaporated Milk
- Pancake mix & syrup
- Crackers
- Baking Products
- Personal Care Items
- Laundry Detergent
- Paper Products
- Coffee/Tea
- Dog/Cat Food
Standard Donation
Yes! I would like to make a donation to the Mount Olive Food Pantry to help end hunger in our community!
Maximized Donation
Please maximize the impact of my donation to the Mount Olive Food Pantry. Add the processing fee to my contribution!