Through our location at 235 Nashua Street, Fall River, Massachusetts, the Greater Fall River Community Food Pantry helps our retail and non-profit partners deliver their food directly to the Southeastern Massachusetts residents who need it most.
What is a food pantry?
Food pantries work within the network of food aid to deliver resources to neighboring communities. We get our fresh and packaged food from local retailers and suppliers and organizations like the Greater Boston Food Bank, serving as a distribution center where local residents can get food.
How does The Pantry work?
Do I need an appointment?
The Greater Fall River Community Food Pantry is open to the public Tuesday and Thursday from 10–12. All residents are welcome, no appointment necessary.
How do I pay?
The items at The Pantry are free of charge to residents of Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Little Compton, Tiverton, Westport, Freetown and Assonet, Massachusetts.
What should I bring?
- Don‘t forget proof of residence (any of the following):
- Governmental legal information
- DTA (Department of Temporary Assistance) letters
- Official Medical letters (hospital, doctors) or doctors letter of appointment, pharmacy or prescription documents
- Official rent receipts from housing or any other official source
- Cell phone e-bills
- ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE DATED LESS THAN 90 DAYS FROM YOUR VISITING DATE
- Bring your own sturdy bags or other adequate means of containment: You may end up bringing home more than you expected!
- Friendly smile: Our helpful volunteers appreciate your smiles. (Even under your mask.)
How much can I receive?
If you are a resident of the towns listed above you are free to visit the Food Pantry once per month.
What’s it like?
Our volunteer will meet you at the door and guide you through the Food Pantry, helping you fill your cart with fresh local produce and delicious packaged food and grocery items.
Are you looking for:
- Healthy choices for your kids
- A quick, easy way to stock up
- Local produce to supplement your shopping
- A variety of rotating treats and products?
Find it all at the Greater Fall River Community Food Pantry.
Food Pantry Hours:
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 10–12
Proof of residency required
Food Pantry Location:
235 Nashua Street
Fall River, MA 02721