The Food Pantry is available to North Reading residents or those who attend a church in town. If you're eligible, please contact us first and provide proof of residency, like a piece of mail or utility bill, on your first visit.
Clients may visit the pantry twice a month (every other week). We provide both perishable and non-perishable foods to supplement groceries from other sources.
Emergency Financial Assistance: offered on an emergency and case-by-case basis
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as food stamps). Mass.gov SNAP Benefits; GettingSNAP.org. Serving Massachusetts residents.
The North Reading Food Pantry regularly serves more than 100 families and individuals, giving clients over 1,300 bags of groceries each month. We also provide emergency financial support, holiday meals, and unified spiritual enrichment to our community.