“When $10 Is All You Have Left”

“I live on Social Security, but it's not enough. After paying my bills, I'm left with just $10—and no food. This pantry is truly a blessing from God for me.”

This heartfelt testimony from a Jersey City senior reminds us just how urgent the need is—and how much of a difference St. Matthew’s Food Pantry makes.

A Community Lifeline

Every week, our pantry serves up to 400 families, providing not only food but dignity and choice. On Saturdays, our client-choice model lets neighbors pick what they truly need—because everyone deserves to be treated with respect. We also deliver food to vulnerable community members, including seniors in assisted living and those living with HIV.

Feeding People. Protecting the Planet.

Our mission doesn’t stop at fighting hunger. We also fight waste. Much of the food we distribute is rescued from partner grocery stores—perfectly good food that would otherwise be discarded due to minor imperfections. By saving this food and sharing it, we reduce waste and ensure it goes to those who need it most.

Where Your Donation Goes

Your gift keeps this essential ministry going by supporting:

1. Utilities to keep our refrigerators and freezers running

2. Transportation to collect and deliver food

3. A small stipend for our dedicated pantry director, among other expenses.

Every dollar goes directly toward ensuring no one in our neighborhood goes hungry.

Be Part of the Blessing

By supporting St. Matthew’s Food Pantry, you’re doing more than giving a meal—you’re offering hope, dignity, and a lifeline to neighbors who need it most.

Please donate today.

Whether you give $10, $100, or more, your generosity helps us get closer to our goal. Share our mission with your friends and family.