Community Dining with Dignity
All are welcome at our table where locally-sourced ingredients, dignity and respect are always on the menu.
News & Updates
NEW: TO-GO ORDERS
For your convenience, meals may now be ordered using GloriaFood ordering system. Simply tap the appropriate Soul Kitchen location to begin the ordering process:
NEW: TO-GO ORDERS
For your convenience, meals may now be ordered using GloriaFood ordering system. Simply tap the appropriate Soul Kitchen location to begin the ordering process:
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JBJ Soul Kitchen Offering Outdoor Dining and Meals To Go for Curbside Pickup
We hope you and your families are safe and well. The emergence of COVID-19 has bolstered our commitment to helping individuals and families in need. For 13 weeks during the quarantine mandated by the New Jersey government, JBJ Soul Kitchen upheld its mission to help those struggling with food insecurity by providing grab-and-go meals to those in need. The restaurants served a combined total of 7,800 meals to individuals, families, community partners, and front-line workers.
Last month, we transitioned back to our Pay It Forward model. If you and your family are in need of food, you can still count on us for a delicious, healthy meal served with dignity.Please come by and enjoy a sit-down meal at our outdoor dining area and learn about volunteer opportunities, resources, and services in the area.
Those who wish to support our mission can stop by to enjoy outdoor dining at both our Red Bank and Toms River locations. Patrons can also order healthy three-course meals online for curbside pickup while Paying It Forward to feed others.
Our menus feature seasonal items leveraging locally-sourced and organic ingredients when possible from JBJ Soul Kitchen gardens. Vegetarian options, gluten-free, dairy-free substitutes are always available. We are also now offering a complimentary kid entrée with the purchase of one regular entrée. Please visit the JBJ Soul Kitchen website for more details and to order online. See hours of operation below.
JBJ Soul Kitchen remains committed to the health and safety of its staff, volunteers, patrons, and community. To this end, we established House Rules to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, following the State of New Jersey Department of Health, CDC, and local regulations.
Thank you for your continued support and patronage. Together, we can do what we can to help our community during this challenging time.
We hope to see you soon!
–JBJ Soul Kitchen Staff
As we navigate to our new normal, we will continue to focus on the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, patrons and community. To this end, we have established House Rules to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in accordance with the State of New Jersey Department of Health, CDC & local regulations. Learn More
Red Bank Hours of Operation:
Wednesday – Saturday: 5pm – 7pm
Sunday: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Toms River Hours of Operation:
Tuesday, Friday & Saturday: 5pm – 7pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Kitchen Stories
SOUL STAFF
EMILY YASI
SOUL STORY
PATRON
KOHL'S CARES
KOHL'S CARES
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KOHL’S CARES
Our Manifesto
OUR MANIFESTO
How It Works
THE BASICS
What is the JBJ Soul Kitchen?
JBJ Soul Kitchen is a non-profit Community Restaurant, run by the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, that serves paying and in-need customers.
What is a Community Restaurant?
A Community Restaurant is a place where individuals or families can come to eat a delicious farm-to-table meal in a warm, welcoming setting and meet our neighbors.
SETTLE THE TAB
Do I pay for my meal?
There are no prices on our menu. If you are unable to pay the suggested donation, you may still enjoy a delicious meal. We invite you to join our community to learn about resources and volunteer opportunities at the Soul Kitchen.
What if I am unable to make a donation?
For those who are unable to make a donation for their meal, we invite you to come in, enjoy a meal and learn how you can be part of the JBJ Soul Kitchen community by volunteering. Please come to the restaurant during our hours of operation or email us at info@jbjsoulkitchen.org. We will always have an opportunity open for you.
How can I make a difference?
We encourage our customers to effect change by making a suggested donation of $20 for their meal. Soul Kitchen offers a Pay It Forward Program where each additional $20 donation provides meals for those who are unable to donate.
GET A SEAT
Where are you located?
We have two locations in New Jersey:
Red Bank
207 Monmouth Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Toms River
1769 Hooper Avenue
Tom’s River, NJ 08753
Do I need reservations?
Reservations are not needed at JBJ Soul Kitchen. We welcome everyone at our table and will seat guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Our in-need diners are given first priority.
What kind of food is served?
JBJ Soul Kitchen serves a 3-course meal based on American Regional cuisine, beginning with the option of a soup or salad. Each guest also has the choice of an entrée such as a fish, meat, or vegetarian selection. The meal is finished with a freshly made dessert. Our chefs prepare many of the dishes with natural, locally sourced ingredients from our garden or the JBJ Soul Kitchen Farm.
GIVE BACK
How can I volunteer?
If you would like to volunteer to help our staff in providing meals to those in need, an hour of orientation is necessary. Please click here to fill out our volunteer form.
How else can I support JBJ Soul Kitchen?
If you are unable to visit the restaurant we welcome your tax-deductible donation to support us in our unique mission to provide healthy, organic and locally-grown food to our neighbors in need. Make a tax-deductible donation here.
Our Locations
RED BANK
HOURS
Wednesday: 5pm – 7pm
Thursday: 5pm – 7pm
Friday: 5pm – 7pm
Saturday: 5pm – 7pm
Sunday: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
NO RESERVATIONS
Reservations are not necessary with JBJ Soul Kitchen. All are welcome to our table and guests are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.
JBJ Soul Kitchen is a program of the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation. For more information, please visit:
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