If you are in need of groceries, the Community Resource Center (CRC) can lend a hand.
Anyone needing food can come to the CRC.
We have an open choice pantry, meaning you choose what fits your dietary needs and preferences! We have a wide variety of both fresh and shelf stable foods available for most dietary needs. If you have questions or concerns about your dietary needs, you can ask our volunteers or staff!
Who Qualifies to shop in our Food Pantry?
Anyone filling out the simple USDA self-declaration form can receive any of the TEFAP/USDA foods we have available. This list is limited, but includes a number of shelf stable or canned items, as well as our frozen foods, dairy, breads, and all of our produce.
To shop the full pantry (including paper products, personal care items and cleaning supplies) you must live within the Manchester School District (Manchester Village; Manchester Township; Sharon Township; Bridgewater Township; Freedom Township) and have an income at or below the level shown in the following table:
Household Income Guidelines
If your income is above the listed guidelines and still need food assistance, you may shop from the TEFAP/USDA foods we have available, as well as produce, dairy, and meat options.
How is Income Verified?
Accepted forms of income verification are:
-Paycheck stubs for 30+ days
-Current Bank Statement
-Social Security Statement(s)
-Alimony or Child Support Award Letters
-Current Tax Return
As always, we are here to answer your questions, so stop in and ask us or call if you have any questions.
Our food pantry stocks:
Fresh produce
Bread
Frozen meats
Frozen vegetables
Dairy items and Dairy Alternatives
Eggs
Canned vegetables
Tomato sauce
Canned beans
Canned fruits
Boxed meal helpers
Rice
Plain pasta
Baking supplies
Breakfast cereal
Peanut butter
Juice
Snack items
Cleaning supplies
Toilet paper
Paper towel
And so much more!
Non- Discrimination Statement for USDA Sites:
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
