Randolph Food Pantry

Overview

The Randolph Township Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department operates a food pantry throughout the year for township families and individuals who are in need. Due to the impact of COVID-19, we are anticipating increased needs in the coming weeks and months.

Donations

For those who are able to donate, some of the items frequently requested include, but are not limited to, the following (only non-perishables please, and also be sure to check expiration dates):

  • Any kind of cereal and breakfast items
  • Boxed mashed potatoes and canned potatoes
  • Canned fish and meats
  • Canned fruit and apple sauce
  • Canned peas, green beans, kidney, and wax beans
  • Peanut butter and jelly
  • Powdered milk

The pantry can also always use paper towels, toilet paper, dish detergent, and bags to transport the deliverables to families in need.

To meet the need created by the current crisis, the pantry is also accepting financial donations as well as store gift cards that will be used by township staff to purchase perishable items which would not normally be available in our pantry.

There is a donation bin in the foyer of the community center at 30 Calais Road. This bin is for food and grocery items, not financial contributions or gift cards. Donations should only be left during office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Residents needing to drop off donations after office hours should call community services at 973-989-7084 to coordinate the drop-off. Residents seeking to make financial contributions to the pantry should also call community services during office hours.

For Groups Planning Food Drives/Donations

Before beginning a group food drive, please call Randolph Community Services at 973-989-7084 to discuss current pantry needs. Due to space limitations, there may be times when the pantry is unable to accept large donations. At these times, we encourage groups to donate to larger food banks, such as the Interfaith Food Pantry.

Residents requiring food assistance are encouraged to call 973-989-7084 during the hours listed above. A staff member will provide a checklist of available items from our pantry. Requested items will be bagged and available on a scheduled basis for those in need to either pick up from the community center or to have delivered by a volunteer.

Se recomienda a los residentes que requieran asistencia alimentaria que llamen al 973-989-7084, de 8:30 am a 4:30 pm de lunes a viernes. Un miembro del personal proporcionará una lista de artículos disponibles de nuestra despensa. Los artículos solicitados se guardarán en bolsas y estarán disponibles de forma programada para aquellos que necesiten recogerlos en el centro comunitario o ser entregados por un voluntario.