The NOOK, or Nourishing Others Opportunity Kitchen, started receiving grant funding from Ocean County in September to address food insecurity and has been operating a food pantry out of offices in Manahawkin Plaza until now. Presently the search is on for a new facility in Southern Ocean County, while the main hub continues its work in Toms River.

Discussions are underway with Little Egg Harbor Township officials and surrounding organizations about a possible temporary arrangement at the…