This tool is designed to help families and caseworkers easily locate food pantries that are accessible by public transit. Users can explore the map, select nearby bus routes, and discover food pantries within walking distance of those routes. The Food Pantry Finder builds on the success of Greater Mercer TMA’s Grocery Store Finder App, developed to improve access to healthy food options.
The idea for this new app emerged after the Access to Wellness event, where attendees expressed a strong need for a similar tool focused on food pantries. The app was created using data shared and maintained by the Trenton Health Team. Find their tool here. You can explore the Food Pantry Map App here.