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Food banks-pantries-meals / shelters / rehab centers
GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, AND SURROUNDING AREAS
FOOD BANKS-PANTRIES-MEALS
Note: The following places provide free food and clothing, no questions asked.
"And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." Matthew 25:40
AMHERST, MA
Amherst Survival Center (ASC)
138 Sunderland Road, North Amherst, MA
(413) 549-3968
Services Offered: Free groceries (14+ days worth) for all household members including produce, frozen meat, milk, eggs, and shelf stable goods. Open to everyone in our service area.** No income cap. No citizenship questions (our services are not subject to the Public Charge rule). No photo ID required. Can register and take food home in the same day. Registered participants may complete one full monthly food pantry shop, plus an additional monthly Fresh Boost. Fresh Boost consists of fresh produce, milk, eggs, cheese, and bread.
** The Food Pantry is available to residents of Amherst, Belchertown, Deerfield, Granby, Hadley, Leverett, Pelham, Shutesbury, South Deerfield, South Hadley, Sunderland, Ware and Whately, and to those who are experiencing homelessness. Two full pantry shops per year available for those who live out of area.
ASC Open Hours and Program Schedules:
Monday: 12 pm to 3 pm
Tuesday: 12 pm to 3 pm
Closed Wednesday
Thursday: 12 pm to 7pm
Friday: 12 pm to 3 pm
Plus monthly Saturday hours:
3rd Saturday of the Month: 9 am to 12 pm (Food Pantry Only)
ASC Food Pantry:
On site pickup:
Monday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Third Saturday of the month 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Curbside Pickup:
Monday 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Third Saturday of the month 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Email pantry@amherstsurvival.org for more information.
ASC Community Meals:
To Go Hot Lunch Distributed to all: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
ASC Mobile Food Pantry:
First Wednesday of the month, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Located at the Boulders Apartment Homes located at 156 Brittany Drive in Amherst.
ASC Fresh Produce and Baked Goods:
Distributed to all: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
ASC Additional Services:
Warming center, showers, laundry and lockers: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Note: last load of laundry must be in 1.5 hours before close, last shower is 30 min. before close)
GREEFIELD, MA
Episcopal Church of Saint James and Saint Andrews
8 Church Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-3925
Services Offered: Following is the “Meals and More” hours of operation:
Sunday Sandwiches (bag lunch): Take-out from parking lot window
Every Sunday: 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Second Helpings:
Every Monday: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Seated dinner and meals to go in Parish Hall. Hall opens at 4:15)
Whitney’s Pantry (personal care essentials: toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, shampoo, et cetera) - Last Monday of every month: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm - Parish Hall
Salvation Army
72 Chapman Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
Services Offered:
Breakfast 8:00 am-10:00 am Monday through Friday
Hot Soup 11:00 am-12:00 pm Mondays and Tuesdays
Lunch 11:30 am-12:30 pm Wednesday through Friday
Free meal at 11:30 am on Thanksgiving (date changes each year) and Christmas Day, December 25
For more information, please call (413) 773-3154
Second Congregational Church
Court Square, Greenfield, MA
(413) 774-4355
Services Offered: Distributing hot meals to-go Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4:45-5:45 on the side driveway.
ORANGE, MA
Orange United Methodist Church
104 South Main Street, Orange, MA
Services Offered: Distributing bagged meals to-go Thursdays 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. every week. We are currently providing a hot grab and go meal, a brown bag to take home and additional grocery items.
TURNER'S FALLS, MA
Franklin Area Survival Center
96 Fourth Street, Turners Falls, MA
(413) 863-9549
Services Offered and Hours of Operation:
Hours of Operation
· Food Pantry: 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
· Food Pantry Donations: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday
· Thrift Store: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday
· Thrift Store Donations - Only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
To sign up for services please stop by the food pantry (10:00AM - 1:30 PM Monday - Friday, 96 4th St., Turners Falls Ma.) and we will help you complete a client application. Please bring some form of identification if possible - it does not have to be government issue.
Food is also available through Pop-up Pantries in coordination with some local Senior Centers to ensure we meet the needs of seniors with limited mobility:
South County Pop-up Pantry - 2nd Wednesday of each month
Bernardston Pop-up Pantry - Last Wednesdy of each month
Emergency Food is available anytime the Thrift Store is open.
Our Lady of Peace Church
7th Street, Turners Falls, MA
Services Offered: Distributing hot meals and grocery bags to go Mondays 4:30 - 6:00 from the sidewalk in front of the church.
Western Massachusetts Mobile Food Bank
62 5th Street, Turners Falls, MA 01376
Services Offered: There are no eligibility requirements to receive food from our Mobile Food Bank. Anyone in need of assistance can attend. It’s a good idea to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to distribution time, and bring with you boxes or bags to carry your food.
Hours and Locations:
1. Franklin County Community Meals Program & Montague Senior Center, 62 5th St. Turners Falls, 3rd Wednesday of the month,1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
2. Greenfield Housing Authority, 7 Oak Courts, Greenfield, 2nd Wednesday of the month,1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
3. Amherst Survival Center & The Boulders,156 Brittany Manor, Amherst,1st Wednesday of the month, 1 – 2 p.m.
SHELTERS
WELLS STREET SHELTER - FRANKLIN COUNTY EMERGENCY SHELTER
60 Wells Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-6100
Shelter hotline phone number: (413) 587-7555
GREENFIELD FAMILY INN - FAMILY HOMELESS SHELTER
128 Federal Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774 6382
GREENFIELD HOUSING AUTHORITY
One Elm Terrace
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2932
SILVER STREET INN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
219 Silver Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-6238
GREENFIELD HOUSING ASSOCIATES
1 Elm Terrace
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 7742932
REHAB CENTERS
BEACON HOUSE FOR MEN
57 Beacon Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1706
FRANKLIN RECOVERY CENTER
298 Federal Street, 1st Floor
Greenfield, MA 01301
NORTHERN HOPE CENTER
298 Federal Street, 2d Floor
Greenfield, MA 01301
CLEANSLATE CENTERS
1 Arch Place, 3d Floor
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 376-4343
CHD OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
489 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-6252
(844) CHD-HELP
CHD OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES SATELLITE OFC.
102 Main Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-6252
(844) CHD-HELP
CHD OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
131 West Main Street
Orange, MA 01364
(844) CHD-HELP
SERVICENET RECOVERY HOUSE
35 Congress Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-6507
VETERANS CENTRAL WESTERN MA SUBSTANCE USE
421 North Main Street
Building 7 Upper
Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 584-4040 Ext. 2336
If you are in need of immediate assistance:
VETERANS CRISIS LINE
(800) 273-8255
SUICIDE PREVENTION CRISIS HOTLINE
In Massachusetts, call or text 988 for Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Free and confidential emotional support available 24/7
Note: The following places provide free food and clothing, no questions asked.
"And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." Matthew 25:40
AMHERST, MA
Amherst Survival Center (ASC)
138 Sunderland Road, North Amherst, MA
(413) 549-3968
Services Offered: Free groceries (14+ days worth) for all household members including produce, frozen meat, milk, eggs, and shelf stable goods. Open to everyone in our service area.** No income cap. No citizenship questions (our services are not subject to the Public Charge rule). No photo ID required. Can register and take food home in the same day. Registered participants may complete one full monthly food pantry shop, plus an additional monthly Fresh Boost. Fresh Boost consists of fresh produce, milk, eggs, cheese, and bread.
** The Food Pantry is available to residents of Amherst, Belchertown, Deerfield, Granby, Hadley, Leverett, Pelham, Shutesbury, South Deerfield, South Hadley, Sunderland, Ware and Whately, and to those who are experiencing homelessness. Two full pantry shops per year available for those who live out of area.
ASC Open Hours and Program Schedules:
Monday: 12 pm to 3 pm
Tuesday: 12 pm to 3 pm
Closed Wednesday
Thursday: 12 pm to 7pm
Friday: 12 pm to 3 pm
Plus monthly Saturday hours:
3rd Saturday of the Month: 9 am to 12 pm (Food Pantry Only)
ASC Food Pantry:
On site pickup:
Monday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Third Saturday of the month 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Curbside Pickup:
Monday 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Third Saturday of the month 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Email pantry@amherstsurvival.org for more information.
ASC Community Meals:
To Go Hot Lunch Distributed to all: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
ASC Mobile Food Pantry:
First Wednesday of the month, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Located at the Boulders Apartment Homes located at 156 Brittany Drive in Amherst.
ASC Fresh Produce and Baked Goods:
Distributed to all: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
ASC Additional Services:
Warming center, showers, laundry and lockers: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Note: last load of laundry must be in 1.5 hours before close, last shower is 30 min. before close)
GREEFIELD, MA
Episcopal Church of Saint James and Saint Andrews
8 Church Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-3925
Services Offered: Following is the “Meals and More” hours of operation:
Sunday Sandwiches (bag lunch): Take-out from parking lot window
Every Sunday: 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Second Helpings:
Every Monday: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Seated dinner and meals to go in Parish Hall. Hall opens at 4:15)
Whitney’s Pantry (personal care essentials: toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, shampoo, et cetera) - Last Monday of every month: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm - Parish Hall
Salvation Army
72 Chapman Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
Services Offered:
Breakfast 8:00 am-10:00 am Monday through Friday
Hot Soup 11:00 am-12:00 pm Mondays and Tuesdays
Lunch 11:30 am-12:30 pm Wednesday through Friday
Free meal at 11:30 am on Thanksgiving (date changes each year) and Christmas Day, December 25
For more information, please call (413) 773-3154
Second Congregational Church
Court Square, Greenfield, MA
(413) 774-4355
Services Offered: Distributing hot meals to-go Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4:45-5:45 on the side driveway.
ORANGE, MA
Orange United Methodist Church
104 South Main Street, Orange, MA
Services Offered: Distributing bagged meals to-go Thursdays 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. every week. We are currently providing a hot grab and go meal, a brown bag to take home and additional grocery items.
TURNER'S FALLS, MA
Franklin Area Survival Center
96 Fourth Street, Turners Falls, MA
(413) 863-9549
Services Offered and Hours of Operation:
Hours of Operation
· Food Pantry: 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
· Food Pantry Donations: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday
· Thrift Store: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday
· Thrift Store Donations - Only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
To sign up for services please stop by the food pantry (10:00AM - 1:30 PM Monday - Friday, 96 4th St., Turners Falls Ma.) and we will help you complete a client application. Please bring some form of identification if possible - it does not have to be government issue.
Food is also available through Pop-up Pantries in coordination with some local Senior Centers to ensure we meet the needs of seniors with limited mobility:
South County Pop-up Pantry - 2nd Wednesday of each month
Bernardston Pop-up Pantry - Last Wednesdy of each month
Emergency Food is available anytime the Thrift Store is open.
Our Lady of Peace Church
7th Street, Turners Falls, MA
Services Offered: Distributing hot meals and grocery bags to go Mondays 4:30 - 6:00 from the sidewalk in front of the church.
Western Massachusetts Mobile Food Bank
62 5th Street, Turners Falls, MA 01376
Services Offered: There are no eligibility requirements to receive food from our Mobile Food Bank. Anyone in need of assistance can attend. It’s a good idea to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to distribution time, and bring with you boxes or bags to carry your food.
Hours and Locations:
1. Franklin County Community Meals Program & Montague Senior Center, 62 5th St. Turners Falls, 3rd Wednesday of the month,1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
2. Greenfield Housing Authority, 7 Oak Courts, Greenfield, 2nd Wednesday of the month,1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
3. Amherst Survival Center & The Boulders,156 Brittany Manor, Amherst,1st Wednesday of the month, 1 – 2 p.m.
SHELTERS
WELLS STREET SHELTER - FRANKLIN COUNTY EMERGENCY SHELTER
60 Wells Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-6100
Shelter hotline phone number: (413) 587-7555
GREENFIELD FAMILY INN - FAMILY HOMELESS SHELTER
128 Federal Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774 6382
GREENFIELD HOUSING AUTHORITY
One Elm Terrace
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2932
SILVER STREET INN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
219 Silver Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-6238
GREENFIELD HOUSING ASSOCIATES
1 Elm Terrace
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 7742932
REHAB CENTERS
BEACON HOUSE FOR MEN
57 Beacon Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1706
FRANKLIN RECOVERY CENTER
298 Federal Street, 1st Floor
Greenfield, MA 01301
NORTHERN HOPE CENTER
298 Federal Street, 2d Floor
Greenfield, MA 01301
CLEANSLATE CENTERS
1 Arch Place, 3d Floor
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 376-4343
CHD OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
489 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-6252
(844) CHD-HELP
CHD OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES SATELLITE OFC.
102 Main Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-6252
(844) CHD-HELP
CHD OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
131 West Main Street
Orange, MA 01364
(844) CHD-HELP
SERVICENET RECOVERY HOUSE
35 Congress Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-6507
VETERANS CENTRAL WESTERN MA SUBSTANCE USE
421 North Main Street
Building 7 Upper
Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 584-4040 Ext. 2336
If you are in need of immediate assistance:
VETERANS CRISIS LINE
(800) 273-8255
SUICIDE PREVENTION CRISIS HOTLINE
In Massachusetts, call or text 988 for Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Free and confidential emotional support available 24/7
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