A major part of the services offered by the Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries (GWCM) is through our Food Pantries.
Clients in need of assistance are given a standard assortment of grocery items according to the size of their family, plus fresh fruits and vegetables and special treats.
Main Pantry: Tue and Thur
9:00 - 11:00 AM
Colonial Manor: Sat only.
9:30 - 11:00 AM
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PLEASE HELP
Donations are especially needed at this time due to continued high numbers of those coming to us. Here are the items we need.
IMMEDIATE REQUEST
Cold Cereal, Mac & Cheese, Peanut Butter, Grape Jelly, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Hearty Soups
ALWAYS NEEDED
Toilet Paper, Canned Tuna, Canned Fruits and Vegetables, Pancake Mix (complete), Syrup, Tea Bags, Coffee, Laundry Detergent (liquid), Shampoo, Body Wash, Soap, Toothpaste and Brushes, Deodorant, Mouth Wash, Shaving Cream, Razors
Non-perishable food (and checks !) will be accepted every Tue or Thur Between 9-11 a.m.
330 East Barber, Woodbury
Lower level of Seventh Day Adventist Church
(Corner of Evergreen and Barber Avenues)
and every Sat Between 9:30-11 a.m.
Colonial Manor Methodist Church
56 Elberne Ave & Tatum St, Colonial Manor
See Other Ways to Help
Jeanette's Closet is GWCM's distribution center for clothing and linens, free of charge to our clients. Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30
The churches of GWCM are sponsoring an Ecumenical Lenten Bible Study, to be hosted by Christ Episcopal Church, that will be held on the five Wednesdays in Lent
(March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.
Come early to enjoy a Soup Supper (at 6pm).
The clergy of the various churches will take turns leading a five-part study of Henri Nouwen's excellent book, The Return of the Prodigal Son. A parallel children's activity will take place downstairs.
From time to time our Faith Communities hold Special Events which we will highlight on our Calendar.
You can also check their websites for further information.
Second Tuesday
Jan, Mar, May, Sep, Nov
Trustees at 7:00 PM
Presbyterian Church at Woodbury
Organized among various churches in Woodbury, New Jersey, the Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries, Inc. (GWCM) was founded to enable local social ministries beyond the resources of any one of our faith communities.
We are an all-volunteer, IRS 501(c)(3) registered not-for-profit charity, serving the City of Woodbury a
Organized among various churches in Woodbury, New Jersey, the Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries, Inc. (GWCM) was founded to enable local social ministries beyond the resources of any one of our faith communities.
We are an all-volunteer, IRS 501(c)(3) registered not-for-profit charity, serving the City of Woodbury and the immediately surrounding NJ communities. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
GWCM's food pantries and clothing closet are intended as emergency relief services, providing, in addition to food and clothing, guidance to clients in accessing government and other community assistance.
Besides our ongoing food pantries and clothing center, the GWCM has been involved in a number of other community projects over the years, including ecumenical worship services, Vacation Bible School, a high school Peace Essay Scholarship, our Children's Summer Lunch Box program, and a Handy Helpers program to assist seniors and the disabled with household chores.
330 East Barber Avenue, Woodbury, New Jersey 08096, United States
Main Pantry
Tuesday and Thursday - 9:00-11:00 am
Colonial Manor
Saturday Only - 9:30-11:00 am