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Food Insecurity Information – Shrewsbury, MA
Food Insecurity Information –– Shrewsbury, MA
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St. Anne's Food Pantry
Address: 130 Boston Turnpike Shrewsbury, MA
Phone: 508-799-4169
Email: HUMANSERVICES@STANNESPARISH.ORG
Website:
https://stannesparish.org/food-pantry
St. Anne's Human Services Food Pantry is a food pantry run out of the basement of the church. The food pantry is open on Mondays 9:00am-1:00pm, and food distribution begins at 10:30am. Not only does this pantry supply with food, but they also have toiletries and hygiene products. (Photo is of volunteers at St. Anne's helping to distribute food published in the Community Advocate)
Project Bread
Help Directory:
https://projectbread.org/get-help
Food Source Hotline:
1-800-645-8333
Hotline hours:
Monday-Friday 8am-7pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
Project Bread is a Massachusetts-based organization that advocates for policy change and helps provide reliable access to food. Through their free and confidential FoodSource Hotline, you can receive expert assistance in understanding what programs are there to help you. They will help you get access and information about federal programs (SNAP and more) and local programs. This service is free and confidential to all Massachusetts residents, and can assist you in 180 languages.
Worcester County Food Bank
Food Pantry Locator:
https://foodbank.org/find-food/
Phone: 508-842-3663
Worcester County Food Bank (WCFB) is one of three Feeding America member food banks in Massachusetts. Click on the link above to access their food pantry locator. All you have to do is put in your address and it will find you the nearest food pantry that could help you!
Shrewsbury Community Fridge
Address: 98 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury, MA
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/shrewsburycommunityfridge/
Phone: 508-842-3663
The Shrewsbury Community Fridge is located next to the Senior Center. Their motto is "Take what you need and give what you can." This fridge and pantry is filled with free food that anyone who needs it can take. This food ranges from canned vegetables to fresh produce and eggs. (Photo is of someone making a donation)
Shrewsbury Public Schools Free Meal Program
Shrewsbury Public Schools Food Services
Beth Nichols, Director
Currently, all Massachusetts public school students are able to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost every day at school. This program provides access to two full meals each school day for every child, significantly reducing food insecurity. If you have any questions or needs, reach out to Ms. Nichols, the director of the program.
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