Fulfill understands that sometimes you need help getting enough to eat and making ends meet. We are here for you and we want you to find the help you need.
Many people think we only distribute food. We do that, and we also do so much more.
We can help you get all the services you qualify for, like SNAP nutrition assistance, affordable healthcare and other life-changing services.
Fulfill understands that sometimes you need help getting enough to eat and making ends meet. We are here for you and we want you to find the help you need.
Many people think we only distribute food. We do that, and we also do so much more.
We can help you get all the services you qualify for, like SNAP nutrition assistance, tax refunds, affordable healthcare and other life-changing services.
Providing Food
Fulfill distributes food through a network of over 300 food pantries and soup kitchens in Monmouth & Ocean counties.
If you cannot locate a pantry near you, contact:
732-918-2600
Kids’ Feeding Programs
The Backpack Program provides kids with a backpack of nutritious, easy-to-prepare foods. Backpacks are usually filled on Fridays or before school vacations.
The Kids Café program provides daily hot meals for children at after-school programs at the Boys and Girls Clubs in Asbury Park and Red Bank and through the Ocean County YMCA.
The Summer Meals Program provides free breakfasts and lunches to lower-income kids attending summer recreational progams.
For more information about these Kids’ Feeding Programs:
wsilver@fulfillnj.org
732-643-5876
Mobile Pantries
Our Mobile Pantry distributes food in locations that are not well-served by pantries. You may visit these sites to receive non-perishable food, as well as fresh produce and baked goods.
Culinary Training
Our Culinary Training Program can help you get permanent employment in the hospitality industry here in Monmouth & Ocean Counties. You’ll receive help obtaining and keeping a job in our shore area hospitality industry. The program is free for qualified applicants. Through this program, you’ll receive:
Classes are held at Fulfill at the B.E.A.T. Center in Toms River. New classes are scheduled throughout the year. Click below to see our upcoming class information.
Contact Susan Ralph for more information:
sralph@fulfillnj.org
732-731-1403
FULFILL WILL NO LONGER BE OFFERING VITA TAX PREPARATION SERVICES
BELOW ARE SITES THAT WILL CONDUCT ONGOING FREE TAX PREPARATION IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL
IRS:
https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/ or call 800-906-9887
Tax Filer Resources – Campaign for Working Families:
cwfphilly.org or call 215-454-6483
Tax Preparation – United Way of NNJ – Unitedwaynnj.org
WE WILL CONTINUE TO UPDATE LOCATIONS OFFERING THESE SERVICES AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE
SNAP Enrollment Assistance
Extra funds for food can help you get through some of the rough patches in life. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can provide you with financial benefits each month that can be used to buy food.
There are income requirements as well as other eligibility requirements.
See Eligibility
Requirements – English
See Eligibility
Requirements – Spanish
Assistance is available at our Neptune and Toms River sites, as well as at many community sites we visit.
Contact us for more information or to make an appointment:
snap@fulfillnj.org
732-643-5888
Affordable Healthcare
Health coverage protects you and your family against very high expenses if you get sick or hurt. You may qualify for very low cost or free healthcare – financial assistance is available. In New Jersey, if you don’t have health coverage, you may have to pay a penalty when you file your taxes.
To compare plans, see financial help, and enroll visit GetCovered.NJ.gov
If you need help, Fulfill is a state Navigator agency, and our trained healthcare experts can help you find insurance that meets your needs as well as provides financial assistance to pay for the insurance, if you qualify, both through the Marketplace and NJ FamilyCare. 8 out 10 people in NJ qualify for financial assistance.
While open enrollment for the Marketplace ends January 31, the enrollment period for those eligible for NJ FamilyCare is year round.
See our flyer about year-round enrollment. Assistance is available by phone, Zoom and in person by appointment. All assistance is FREE.
Contact us for more information:
Due to the need for COVID-19 precautions, all assistance is by appointment only this year. Unlike previous years, walk-ins will not be served.
You can schedule an appointment at our sites at the Monmouth Mall or the B.E.A.T. Center in Toms River.
Please call 732-643-5888 for an appointment and further information or schedule your appointment below.
Click below to schedule yourself for a brief, in-person appointment in Monmouth County
Click below to schedule yourself for a brief, in-person appointment in Ocean County
More Hunger Fighting Programs
The Financial Success Center provides Monmouth and Ocean County residents with comprehensive resources under one roof to help them move from financial difficulty to economic well being. Services are FREE and include:
The Center is a partnership between Fulfill Monmouth & Ocean, Child Care Resources of Monmouth County, Monmouth County Workforce Investment Board, Navicore Solutions and United Way of Monmouth & Ocean Counties.
The Center is located at the Freehold Raceway Mall in the Meridian Community Resource Centers outside of Macy’s on the first floor of the mall.
Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00am – 7:00pm and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 10:00am – 4:00pm.
Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome.
Contact us for more information:
info@uwfinancialsuccess.org
732-414-6745
