Grocery Shopping
Food SecurityHelping you meet your nutritional needs
Imagine not being able to drive to the grocery store or being unable to walk through the aisles because of mobility problems? What a scary feeling to worry about not having food in the house. Food insecurity is a terrible problem for many seniors and disabled individuals.
How We Can Help
Our volunteers go grocery shopping for individuals 60 and older who do not drive and have mobility issues. Shopping is done every other week at a local grocery store. It’s a great comfort to know that there are caring people in this world who will lend a helping hand to a neighbor in need.
NOW AVAILABLE: ONLINE SHOPPING! We will do the ordering for you!
Frequently Asked Questions about Grocery Shopping
Do I qualify for Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey services?
In order to qualify for our program an applicant must be over the age of 60 and no longer driving.
What areas does Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey service?
In Ocean CountyBay Head, 08742
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In Monmouth CountyAllentown, 08501 |
Where is Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey located?
We have two locations, one in Toms River and one in Freehold.
Toms River, NJ
201 Hooper Avenue
First Floor, North Suite
Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: 732-505-2273
Fax: 732-505-9445
Freehold, NJ
61 Georgia Road, Rm 116
Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone: 732-876-3900
Where do you shop?
We will shop at 1 grocery store every other week. We do not shop for personal assistants or home health aides.
How do I pay for groceries?
The volunteer will come and pick up your list and a check or cash and go shopping for you.
How does online shopping work?
A volunteer will get your list over the phone and put your order in online. The groceries will be delivered to your home and payment will be collected.
How does online shopping work?
A volunteer will get your list over the phone and put your order in online. The groceries will be delivered to your home and payment will be collected.
Is there a cost?
There is no cost for the ordering service but there is a delivery charge from the store.
Are there other resources in Ocean or Monmouth County that can help me?
We’ve gathered a list of resources beneficial to those with disabilities, seniors, and caregivers located in Monmouth and Ocean County. You can view them at this link: https://caregivervolunteers.org/community-resources/