Food Pantry worker with food items

Food Pantry

Helping Those In Need

No Student Should Go Hungry

Food Pantry stocked shelvesAt Atlantic Cape Community College, we are committed to ensuring that you have direct access to wholesome, quality, nutritious food—both non-perishable and shelf-stable—and personal care items free of charge.

Nearly 40% of New Jersey community college students, according to a recent statewide survey, have faced food insecurity.

You shouldn’t have to choose between food and school. It is proven that students with stable access to food on a daily basis perform better in class than those without.

For many students, food insecurity is a day-in and day-out challenge. Our food pantries, conveniently located on the Mays Landing, Atlantic City, and Cape May County campuses, are here to help you—without judgment or hassle—when you need it most. Please bring your Atlantic Cape ID with you.

Additional Food and Nutrition Resources can be found below.

Location & Hours

Our food pantries are located at each of the College’s three campuses:

  • Mays Landing: Room G-115
  • Atlantic City: Room 101
  • Cape May: Room 111B

Fall 2025 Semester Hours:

  • Mays Landing and Cape May campus food pantries are open Mon.–Thur., 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Atlantic City Food Pantry is open Mon., Wed. & Fri.: 10 a.m.–1 p.m., and Tue. & Thur.: 1–4 p.m.
Student receiving food supplies from the food pantry.

How to Donate

food pantry worker showing available items.The best way to support students in need is to make a monetary donation through the Atlantic Cape Foundation. This allows us to buy the items most in need. Click on the Donate Button below and then select “Food Pantry”. Your donation will directly support our campus food pantries and student emergency needs — providing nutritious meals and essential items to those who need them most.

Donate Now

Atlantic Cape’s Food Pantry also accepts donations at all three Atlantic Cape campuses for non-perishable and shelf-stable food items. Items must be not expired and in good condition. Donations may be dropped off at the Student Center (G-Building) Room 118 on the Mays Landing campus, Student Services in room 145 at the Worthington Atlantic City campus and at the One-Stop Welcome Center desk at the Cape May County campus. Any donation, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated as we help our community address food insecurity.

We are currently seeking donations for:

  • Shelf stable milk – quart & individual size
  • Individual Microwaveable mac & cheese cups
  • Cereal - large & individual size
  • Soup – all varieties
  • Cup of Noodles/Ramen Soup
  • Breakfast Bars
  • Pasta & Pasta Sauce
  • Pancake Mix & Syrup

Atlantic Cape’s Food Pantry does not accept refrigerated or frozen food items.

NJ SNAP Program

What is NJ SNAP? Paper bag full of groceries.

New Jersey’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJ SNAP) provides food assistance to families with low incomes to help them buy groceries through a benefits card accepted in most food retail stores and some farmers markets. Eligibility is set by several factors, such as income and resources. You can use SNAP benefits to stretch your food budget and buy nutritious foods that can keep you and your family healthy.

To find out more, visit:

Who is Eligible?

If you are you a student, age 18 to 49 enrolled at least half-time in a college, university, community college, or business, technical, trade, or vocational school that requires a high school diploma? If so, you may be eligible for food assistance through NJ SNAP. 

How do I apply?

How and Where to Use Your SNAP Benefits

Additional Food & Nutrition Resources

Have Questions?

Want to Donate?

Our team is here to help with donations or information about Atlantic Cape’s Food Pantry.