The Open Door is organized to serve people who live in 10 cities and towns in the northeast corner of Essex County, MA. Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Essex, Ipswich, Rowley, Topsfield, Boxford, Hamilton and Wenham.
Food pantry every other Tuesday with no eligibility requirements. Provides refreshments and activities for children in addition to nonperishable goods.
190 Academy Road
North Andover, MA
978-687-7948
Alternate Tuesdays | 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
BOXFORD
First Congregational Food Pantry
4 Georgetown Road in Boxford, (978) 877-5841.
For residents of Boxford, Middleton and Topsfield.
Call to schedule time for pickup of food as well as household needs such as toilet paper, towels, dishes and personal products.
GEORGETOWN
Abundant Food Pantry
New Life Community Church, 186 East Main Street in Georgetown, (978) 352-6771. Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.–noon. Open to anyone.
First Congregational Church
7 Andover Street in Georgetown, (978) 352-8443.
Monday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–noon. Serves Georgetown and surrounding areas.
HAVERHILL
All Saints Parish
120 Bellevue Avenue in Haverhill, (978) 372-7721.
Every other Saturday, 10 a.m.–noon.
Proof of Haverhill residency required. Call for emergency food assistance.
Calvary Baptist Church
13 Ashland Street in Haverhill, (978) 373-4044 or (978) 373-6466. Friday 6–8 p.m. ID required.
Changing Lives Christian Church
17 Newcomb Street in Haverhill, (978) 373-7373.
1st and 3rd Sunday, 10–11 a.m.
Common Ground Café
125 Winter Street in Haverhill, (978) 372-3336
Last Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m., except in May (second to last Saturday) and November & December pantry is open the Saturday before Thanksgiving and Christmas. On an emergency basis Mon.–Fri. 12 noon to 3:30 p.m. Serves residents of Acre neighborhood in Haverhill.
Liz Murphy Open Hand Pantry
Unitarian Church basement, 16 Ashland Street in Haverhill, (978) 372-0260. Tuesday 2–7 p.m. Proof of Haverhill residency required.
Sacred Hearts Food Pantry
Behind the Rectory, 16 Carlton Street in Bradford (between Church and Haverhill Bank), (978) 373-1281. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30–11:15 a.m.
ID Required, Birth certificate or report card for children under 18, current piece mail for proof of address.
Salvation Army
395 Main Street in Haverhill, (978) 420-4192.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30–11 a.m.
Open to residents of Haverhill, Bradford, Groveland and Merrimac. ID required for adults, Masshealth card or birth certificate required for children under 18, proof of income, proof of rent, proof of address with utility bill. Additional assistance available to those who qualify.
Somebody Cares New England
358 Washington Street in Haverhill, (978) 912-7626.
Available by appointment. Last Thursday of the month (November and December open Thursday BEFORE the holiday). Under 65, come between 8:30-11 a.m. to get appointment slip. Over 65, or in a wheelchair, appointment is automatically 11 a.m. 15 minute appointments starting at 1–3:15 p.m. Pantry open 1–3:15 p.m. ID and proof of Haverhill address required. Application required (can be obtained when receiving appointment). Emergency food available, call for appointment.
Veteran’s Food Pantry
Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, 10 Reed Street in Haverhill, (978) 372-3626. Tuesday and Thursday 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Open only to veterans and their families. Special arrangements can be made for those in immediate need. Additional assistance available.
Distribution: Wednesday 10 a.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.
Daily Break Food Pantry
Address: 21 Exchange Street
Milford, MA
Phone: 508-478-4225
Time: Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m.
Note: Need agency referral, photo ID and proof of residency. Milford residents only, but will do emergency one-time only for persons living in other towns.
Franklin Food Pantry
Location: 43 West Central Street
Franklin, MA
Phone: 508-966-1274
Time: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Note: Franklin residents only; must bring proof of residency.
Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Wednesdays 5-7 p.m.
Note: Must live in Needham and have a written letter of referral from either the Needham Housing Authority, if you live in Housing, or the Needham Board of Health.
Address: Sherrill Hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
39 East Central Street
Natick, MA
Phone: 508-655-1708
Hours: Evening meal every Thursday at 5 p.m.
Pearl Street Cupboard & Café
Address: 10 Pearl Street
Framingham, MA
Phone: 888-811-3291, x4922
Project Just Because
Address: 86 South Street
Hopkinton, MA
Phone: 508-435-6511
Salvation Army Food Pantry
Address: 35 Concord Street
Framingham, MA
Phone: 508-875-3341
Salvation Army Food Pantry
Address: 29 Congress Street
Milford, MA
Phone: 508-473-0786
Time: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Note: Mendon, Milford and Hopedale residents only. Must bring proof of residency or photo ID. Must complete an application which includes information on income.
Note: The Nutrition Program maintains an emergency food pantry for clients of Tri-Valley aged 60 and older. A three-day supply of shelf-stable food will be delivered to clients experiencing a temporary shortage.
Wayland Food Pantry
Address: Parmenter Community Health Care
266 Cochituate Road
Wayland, MA 01778
Phone: 508-358-0028; 508-358-3000
Wellesley Food Pantry
Address: 207 Washington St
Wellesley, MA 02481
Phone: 781-235-1188
Website: wellesleyfoodpantry.org
Hours: Tuesdays 9-11 a.m.; second Tuesday of the month 5:30-7 p.m.
Note: Dinner served in the Hills Church’s Assembly Hall on the second Tuesday evening of month from 5-7 p.m. Also open to receive donations of food on Monday mornings between 8:45-10 a.m.
Westborough Food Pantry
Address: Forbes Community House, 9 East Main Street
Westborough, MA
Phone: 508-366-3007
Distribution: Thursday 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 7-8 p.m.
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