IHM Food Pantry

IHM Food Pantry serves local communities

Due to the severity of the pandemic and unexpected hardships, many families in the local communities are faced with unusual circumstances of food insecurities. We as a parish community have been serving the local communities to feed their spiritual and physical hunger. Now more than ever, it is asked of us to continue to contribute to support the local community so no family goes hungry. The IHM food pantry plays a critical part in helping an increasing number of families in our local communities put food on the table. The line during the distribution days starts over an hour before the food bank opens. Thank you to everyone in the community who has donated food, money & time to the IHM Food Pantry.

Food Items Always needed

Canned Tuna
Canned Chicken
Canned Salmon
Toothpaste
Canned Fruit Juice
Soap
Pancake Mix & Syrup
Pasta
Peanut Butter & Jelly

Feminine Products
Hot & Cold Cereals
Baby Products
Boxed Potatoes
Diapers
Snacks
Deodorant
Rice
Mac & Cheese

Cake Mix
Shelf Stable Milk
Cooking Oils
Canned Veggies
Tomato Sauce
Canned Fruit
Canned Soup
Coffee
Canned Beans

Food Pantry HourS of Operation:

Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 am - 11:30 am
In addition, Food Pantry is open on the second Sunday of the month from 10:00 am until 11:30 am.
We are located at 1571 S. Martine Avenue. Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076

Ways you can help

Drop-off:

There are bins at the back of the Church where non-perishables can be dropped off between 8AM and 6PM - 7 days a week.

Food donations for the food pantry can also be made at Scotch Plains Fanwood YMCA 1340 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains NJ

Distribution:

We always appreciate volunteers who help us prepare and distribute food for our friends in need. Community service credits are available upon request. But it just feels right offering a helping hand for people who really need it. If you would like to volunteer please contact the Parish Office at 908-889-2100 or email office@ihmparish.net.

Local Grocery Stores

Whole Foods Market: 1255 Raritan Rd. Clark, NJ. (732) 381-1010

Shop Rite: 76 Central Ave. Clark, NJ. (732) 381-7600

ShopRite: Blue Star Shopping Center. Watchung, NJ. (908) 322-6410

Shop Rite: 563 N Ave E, Garwood, NJ. (908) 654-0803

Stop & Shop: 219 Elm Street. Westfield, NJ. (908) 232-1292

Stop & Shop: 1511 US-22 West, Watchung, NJ. (908) 754-6691

Acme: 1060 Raritan Rd, Clark, NJ. (732) 340-0056

Kings Food Market: 300 South Ave, Garwood, NJ. (908) 518-4360

Monetary Donations:

Monetary commitments are welcome to ensure the pantry is constantly funded. 100% of the proceeds are used to purchase fresh food, produce and gift cards from local markets. You can donate electronically at www.parishgiving.org, or make checks payable to IHM Food Pantry and send to IHM, 1571 Martine Ave, Scotch Plains NJ 07076.

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IHM Food Pantry News

March 28, 2022: Scotch Plains' Immaculate Heart of Mary Holds Easter Basket-Making Event for the IHM Food Pantry

The youth group at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (IHM) in Scotch Plains made 137 baskets over the weekend for IHM food pantry guests.

The "Families of Faith" group worked on the baskets the entire day on Sunday, creating 63 baskets in the morning, and 74 baskets at night were created by 26 teens in the eighth grade youth group. Teen peer leaders at IHM helped take charge in the event. The elements of the Easter baskets (candy, books, toys, bubbles) were all donated. Click on the image to read the full article on Tap Into.

March 4, 2022: IHM Food Pantry in Scotch Plains Struggles to Keep up with Growing Need

"We have seen massive generosity, and we should be well stocked, but Wednesday was our biggest day yet in terms of guests. There was an endless stream of cars," said Geraldine Keough of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) food pantry on Martine Ave. in Scotch Plains. "We're at a critical low, and our volunteers have been scrambling to keep up with the volume." Click the image to read the full article on Tap Into.

February 5, 2022: Girls Scouts visit IHM Food Pantry

Big thanks to our local Girl Scout Troop for visiting the IHM Food Pantry to lend a helping hand! They brought a huge donation of food to share with our families in need. The girls also learned about organizing and sorting different varieties of food and preparing packages for our guests on Wednesdays. We had a lot of fun and learned a bunch of handy new skills. Thank you to the Daisies, the parents and volunteers for making this Food Pantry trip really special!

December 23, 2021: Fanwood Community Foundation Makes a Generous Donation

Thank you to the Fanwood Community Foundation for their generous support of The IHM Food Pantry today and throughout the years. Pictured (L-R) Sara Johnston and Nancy Magelinski, Fr. Mike, Peter Chemidlin, Rich Wagner

November 22, 2021: Thank you Edward Jones

Wow! That's a lot of food! A generous gift from Edward Jones Huge thanks to Jennifer Mongold and her team for organizing these items for our Food Pantry. On behalf of our parish and those families in need. Thank you!!!