Ecumenical Council of Ocean City is faith-based and organized to gather food, clothing, and money to feed and clothe those in need, to cooperate and participate with the Ministerium, and to encourage joint worship services.

Food Cupboard, (609) 398-3191
The Ocean City Community Food Cupboard is located at St. Peters Methodist Church.  The entrance is located in the alley between Wesley Avenue and Central Avenue.  The Food Cupboard is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00-3:00 pm.

Clothes Closet
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 am-12:30 pm

555 West Ave
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 398-1009

Outreach
The Ocean City Ecumenical Council’s Outreach Program is available to qualified members of our community providing them with a holiday gift of a food certificate from a local supermarket during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. Approximately 250 certificates are distributed each year. Applications for this program are available at the Social Services Office, 821 Central Avenue, Ocean City.

Additionally, low-income seniors receive food certificates in April, August, November, and December. Approximately 150 seniors receive these gifts annually.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Accepts Donations of Goods Clothing / Supplies / Furniture Food Pantry / Soup Kitchen Community Volunteer Opportunities

Last Updated: 05/13/22