Community Resource

Norwescap Food Bank

(908) 454-4322
Phillipsburg

Norwescap Food Bank

The Food Bank is dedicated to ending hunger and reducing food waste by soliciting, storing, and distributing donated food and other products to charitable organizations.

Distributes over 2,000,000 pounds of food annually to over 120 pantries, shelters, soup kitchens, on-site feeding programs, child care centers, senior centers, and programs for the disabled in Hunterdon, Sussex, and Warren counties. Works with over 900 volunteers who contribute more than 7,500 volunteer hours a year.

Backpack Program
designed to meet the needs of hungry children at times when other resources are not available, such as weekends and school holidays.  The program is being offered during the school year to students identified as being food-insecure.

Summer Food Service Program
the program provides a free nutritious lunch to children up to the age of 18, Monday through Friday during the months of July and August. Volunteers are needed to assist in various capacities during those months.   This volunteer opportunity can either be an individual or group effort with a rotating schedule. 

Food Bank Program Hours: 
Monday -Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday & Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thrift Shop Hours:
Wednesday & Thursday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday & Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Age Groups
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Seniors
Community Services
Basic Needs / Assistance
Community
Seasonal Programs
Payment Options
  • Low Cost / Donation
Areas Served
  • Hunterdon County
  • Sussex County
  • Warren County

Last Updated: 01/20/22