About This Pantry
Founded in 1947 as a multi-service center for children and families in need, Interfaith Social Services is a nonreligious organization (www.interfaithsocialservices.org). Interfaith operates one of the largest emergency food programs in Greater Boston distributing food, basic hygiene supplies, pet food and more to the community. Last year their food pantry distributed 90,000+ meals to hungry residents. Half of the food they distribute comes from food salvage efforts with local supermarkets, 500,000+ pounds is rescued each year. Their mental health counseling center is a safety net ensuring that community members can access therapy and addiction recovery services. Each year Interfaith's homelessness prevention program spares hundreds of individuals from the tragedy of becoming homeless. Throughout their programs Interfaith’s staff and volunteers strive to focus on ways that they can bring joy to local families and children in need. Each year they distribute holiday gifts, Halloween costumes, bunny baskets and more to the hundreds of children served by their food pantry.