Massachusetts food banks and free pantries.
- number of non-profit food pantries, charities, soup kitchens, and distribution centers that may be near you in Massachusetts may be able to help the low income and individuals who are facing a hardship. Free or low cost food, groceries, and/or perishable items are provided to state residents from the
locations and facilities indicated below . Other services may be offered too, such as referrals to government aid or programs such as SNAP food stamps and there is a phone number at the bottom of the page for more referrals . Most of the food banks noted are the primary locations in the area. They also work with dozens of other local churches, non-profits, and charity organizations, such as community action agencies and the Salvation Army. Various companies and groups work together to help the less fortunate, poor, and children in Massachusetts. The non-profits can also refer you to school lunch programs, SNAP food stamps, and assistance such as clothing, Thanksgiving and free Christmas meals and gifts. Your best bet is to call one of the centers below and they can more than likely direct you to an organization that may be closer to where you live, if need be. In addition to these food banks, many other assistance programs exist in counties across Massachusetts. The staff and volunteers at the centers are a great place for referrals. Be sure to ask them for more resources in your local area.
Additional local Massachusetts food banks
Find information, phone numbers, and addresses of additional pantries and food banks for your town, city or county that are near you. These centers focus on individuals and families in those local communities. Or continue to scroll down the page for more free locations.
Barnstable County
Berkshire County
Bristol County
Essex County
Hampden County
Middlesex County
Norfolk County
Plymouth County
Suffolk County
Worcester County
Haley House
Address - 23 Dartmouth Street Boston - Massachusetts, 02116 Dial 617.236.8132
Crossroads Family Shelter
- Havre St.
East Boston - Massachusetts, 02128 Phone - 617-567-5926
Northeastern Massachusetts: Merrimack Valley Food Bank
978-454-7272 The location works with churches and pantries in the northern and eastern part of the state. Free boxes of groceries, canned goods, and other support is offered for the low income.
Framingham Civic League Inc.
Address of pantry is 214 Concord St. Framingham, MA 01702 Dial (508)875-5218 for hours.
Beverly Bootstraps
371 Cabot St. Beverly, MA 1915 (978) 927-1561 St. Pauls Soup Kitchen Inc. PO Box 2257 Lowell, MA 01851 Hot meals may be served to the less fortunate. Another focus is on senior citizens and the homeless in Massachusetts. Basic needs such as clothing, referrals, and more is offered, including shelters.
Merrimack Valley Food Bank Inc.
Address of pantry - 735 Broadway St. Lowell, Massachusetts 1854 (978) 454-7272 Provides social services and food to locations across the northern part of the state. Perishable items, government commodities, and other aid is provided. Lazarus House, Inc. Location is 412 Hampshire Street Lawrence, MA 01842 Call for food assistance - (978)689-8575
Community Farms Outreach -- Waltham Fields Community Farm
Address is 240 Beaver Street Waltham - MA, 02452 Main number - (781) 899-2403 Free food, perishable fruits and vegetables, soups, and dairy items may be offered. Other assistance includes baby formula and fresh goods.
Eastern Native Seed Conservancy
222 Main St. P.O. Box 451 Great Barrington - Massachusetts, 01230 Telephone - 1-(413)-229-831
Harvest Co-op Markets
587 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge - MA, 02144 Dial 617-661-1580
Rachel's Table
633 Salisbury St. Worcester - Massachusetts, 01609 Phone number is 508-799-7699 Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc. Main address is 170 Pendexter Ave Chicopee, MA 01013 413-552-1554 Hot meals, lunches for the homebound, and free canned goods are offered. Call for intake and information on government assistance programs.
Armenia Tree Project
- Main Street
Watertown - Massachusetts, 02472 Call the non-profit at (617) 926-8733
Natick Service Council
Main address - 11 Pond St. Natick - MA, 01760 508-655-1791 Has information on government and public aid, such as WIC or SNAP food stamps. Serves the western suburbs of Boston. A focus is on children from low income families and the elderly.
Genetic Engineering Action Network
- Ward Street
Somerville - Massachusetts, 02143 Dial - 617.661.6626
Northeast Food System Partnership
288 Hadley Road Sunderland - MA, 01375 413-665-7725
Western Massachusetts: The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
Call 413-247-9738 Referrals and other support is offered. Get information on regional food pantries that have free items. The regional center serves all of the major metropolitan areas, including Boston, Cambridge, and the population centers in Massachusetts. Call to get referrals to local food banks near you.
South Central WIC Program
Address - 29 Pine St. Southbridge - MA, 01550 508-765-0139 Can help people apply for federal government and state of Massachusetts assistance, including SNAP food stamps, WIC, and summer meals for children. Baby formula and other support is offered for infants and pregnant mothers.
Merrimack Valley Food Bank Inc.
735 Broadway St Lowell - Massachusetts, 01854 (978) 454-7272
Combined Jewish Philanthropies
126 High Street Boston - Massachusetts, 02110 Supports families, seniors, and the needy of all religions.
Amherst Survival Center
1200 North Pleasant St. Amherst - MA, 01059 Phone number - 413-549-3968
The Food Bank Farm
Location is 121 Bay Rd Hadley - MA, 01035 Call the pantry at (413) 582-0013 for hours. Boxes of food, meats, pasta, and more may be passed out.
American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay - MetroWest Area
240 Bear Hill Rd Ste 101 Waltham - MA, 02451 (617)274-5200
Project Bread - The Walk For Hunger of Massachusetts
Main address - 145 Border St. Boston - Massachusetts, 02128 Call (617) 723-5000 Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc. Main address is 170 Pendexter Ave Chicopee, MA 01013 Call 413-552-1554
- regional food pantry for the unemployed, low income, and struggling in the region.
Worcester County Food Bank
474 Boston Tpke Shrewsbury, MA 1545 (508) 842-3663 Resources include The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), surplus government commodities, and information on food programs. Community Harvest Project, Inc.
- Wheeler Rd
North Grafton, Massachusetts 01536 (508)839-7402x1
Eastern Massachusetts: Greater Boston Food Bank
617-427-5200
Winthrop Community Food Pantry
222 Bowdoin St. Winthrop, MA 2152 Call (617) 846-6884 In addition to emergency food, education and nutritional services are offered to income qualified families.
Jewish Community Volunteer Program
333 Nahaton St. Newton - MA, 02459 617-558-6585 Can assist income qualified people, regardless of their religion. Free groceries, canned goods, holiday meals, and more is available.
Western Massachusetts Food Bank Incorporated
- Hatfield Rd
Hatfield - Massachusetts, 01038 Phone - (413) 247-9738
Central Massachusetts: Worcester County Food Bank
508-842-3663
Beverly Outreach Worker
Main address is 371 Cabot St. Beverly - Massachusetts, 01915 Telephone - (978) 927-1561 Programs can offer hot meals, holiday and Christmas food baskets, and other free food and perishable items to the low income.
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
- North Hatfield Road
PO Box 160 Hatfield , MA 01038 Dial the center at 413.247.9738
Additional food banks and centers in Massachusetts
The food banks listed above will usually distribute food or groceries to dozens of other local food pantries and soup kitchens near you, which then provide assistance to local families. You can dial (617) 427-5200 to find the locations and details on other places to get free food in Massachusetts. By