The Nook Ocean County NJ

10/22/2026

We "bakers" at The Nook Ocean County NJ had so much fun giving out treats and information about our pantry! Our volunteers are the best and a very special thank you to Samantha for donating muffins and to Coco, our most popular Nook family member 🐶 🐾 Bright Harbor Healthcare Ocean County Department of Human Services

10/18/2026

Have you checked to see if you are eligible for benefits? A resource specialist from Fulfill will be on-site at The Nook to assist with enrollment. Come see us Mon 10/19 12p-2p.

09/25/2026

Are you going to Bright Harbor Healthcare's free Recovery in Bloom event this evening? All are welcome for an evening of new beginnings :) Registration link in the comments.

09/10/2026

Look what's new at The Nook! 👀
Thanks to our newest community partner, Each Stitch Counts, we are elated to offer laundry and dish detergent, as well as a handmade dish cloth to our patrons 🧼🍽️👕🫧
Come see us during walk-in hours and be sure to request these items with your monthly grocery order 🛍️🛒

09/07/2026

We will resume public hours on Wednesday 9a-12p.

09/03/2026

Bright Harbor Healthcare

08/19/2026

What a lovely evening with the friendly, engaging members of Rotary Club of Barnegat. Thank you so much for inviting us to tell you about the mission of The Nook and the generous donation. A special thank you to Stephanie Panza Faughnan for connecting us with this opportunity. We are pleased to be a part of Rotary's ongoing commitment to community enrichment.

08/18/2026

Thank you Toms River Chess Club for creating this event to benefit The Nook Ocean County NJ 🤗

🏆 **Checkmate Hunger: Community Chess Tournament** ♟️🥫

Join the Toms River Chess Club this Thursday evening for a great night of competitive chess in support of The Nook food pantry! All skills levels welcome, bring your best moves to help stock the shelves for our local community.

**Event Details**

📅 Date & Time: Thursday, August 20th, 2026 at 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Toms River Municipal Building, 33 Washington St, Toms River, NJ
⏱️ Format: USCF Rated & Unrated | G/10; d5 | 4 Rounds
🎟️ Entry Fee: $10 suggested donation OR a bag of donated items from list

**Most Needed Food Pantry Items**

🥜 Peanuts
☕ Instant Coffee
🧀 Easy Mac
🍫 Protein Bars
🍜 Cup o Noodles

**Registration & Info**

🔗 Sign Up: www.tomsriverchess.org
✉️ Questions? Contact [email protected]

Register today and help us checkmate hunger in our community! ♟️✨ Bright Harbor Healthcare

08/16/2026

The Nook took time today to show appreciation for its volunteers and supporters. Without them, we could not have served 2297 people in the first half of the year, as well as 750 pets. It is their commitment to nourishing our neighbors that allows us to continue our mission. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you 🫂💕

08/12/2026

💙 Rising costs. Real impact.

When the cost of food, fuel, and everyday essentials goes up, food pantries feel it too. At The Nook, those rising costs mean stretching every dollar further while more individuals and families in our community are reaching out for support.

But this is also where our community makes a difference. Every donation, food drive, volunteer hour, and shared post helps us keep our shelves stocked and hope within reach.

Together, we can make sure our neighbors know they have somewhere to turn. 💙