Self-declare need; sign USDA eligibility statement. Registration for grocery pickup in church undercroft before distribution; numbered tickets (one per household) randomly drawn; carpool together on same ticket; then registered and escorted through pantry.
Client-choice, self-declare pantry. Clients sign a USDA eligibility statement. Registration for grocery pickup in church undercroft before distribution; numbered tickets (one per household) randomly drawn; carpool together on same ticket; then registered and escorted through pantry.
Hot meal served to guests at each of the 3 monthly distributions; meals start about 45 minutes before grocery distribution starts.
The Annelle Delorme-Hagerman Food Pantry provides groceries at 3 distributions per month. It is a member agency of the Greater Boston Food Bank and an emergency provider registered with Project Bread. It is a 'self declare' pantry using a 'client choice' system. The Rev. Alden Burhoe Meal Ministry provides a hot meal to guests at each of the 3 monthly distributions; meals are served starting about 45 minutes before grocery distribution starts.