When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 20, 2026.

It was issued by County Of Hudson Department Of Health And Human Services. The work is located in Bayonne, New Jersey, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced food pantry or community food service operator. Demonstrated expertise in staffing and volunteer coordination. Proven food procurement and inventory management capabilities. Experience delivering client-facing social services. Established ability to partner with government or nonprofit agencies.

Choice Pantry Operation and Management Service (Due September 9, 2026)

A New Jersey government authority is seeking a qualified vendor to operate and manage a client-choice pantry. Bidders should have demonstrated experience with staffing, volunteers, food procurement, inventory, and client services.

Must have a demonstrated history of operating a food pantry or food distribution center
Must have experience managing staff and volunteers
Must be affiliated with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey or have an established history with food recovery partners
Must have familiarity with supportive resources for food-insecure residents
Must have at least one bilingual (Spanish/English) staff member
Must have a documented history of serving a minimum of 200 unduplicated households monthly
Must provide a staffing plan and sample work schedule
Must provide a safety plan for pantry equipment
Must provide audited or reviewed financial statements for the most recent five-year period
Must comply with Hudson County Living Wage Ordinances
Must provide proof of insurance including commercial general liability and professional liability

RFP Issued: August 7th, 2026

Deadline to Submit Questions: August 20th, 2026

Response to Questions/Addenda Issued: August 27th, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: September 9th, 2026

Respondent Selection: Approximately September 2026

Contract Start Date: Approximately October 2026

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A government authority in Jersey, New Jersey, seeks a vendor to provide choice pantry operation and management services in partnership with the agency. The selected provider will be responsible for managing and operating a client-choice pantry.

The vendor must demonstrate prior experience in pantry operations, including staffing, volunteer coordination, food procurement, inventory management, and client services. Questions regarding the opportunity must be submitted by August 20, 2026, and proposals are due by September 9, 2026.

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