Could you use a nutritious meal or help with groceries?

There are many programs in Hampden County that may be able to help. The ones listed here are just a few.

For more listings and up-to-date information, contact The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts by phone at (413) 247-9738 or online.

 

Meal Programs | Food Pantries | Mobile Food Banks | Food Assistance Programs

 

Meal Programs

West Springfield

Parish Cupboard Kitchen

1023 Main Street
(413) 734-7969

Residents of West Springfield and Agawam only.
11:20 AM - 12:30 PM Mon-Fri

 

Springfield

Friends of the Homeless

755 Worthington Street
(413) 733-1314

3 community meals daily, open to all
8 - 9 AM, 12 - 1 PM, 4:30 - 5:30 PM

 

Loaves and Fishes Kitchen

35 Chestnut Street
(413) 731-5668

 

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat at 12 & 5 PM
South Congregational Church
45 Maple Street

Weds at 12 and 5 PM
Christ Church Cathedral
35 Chestnut Street

Sun at 1 and 5 PM
Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Church
797 State Street

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Meal Programs | Food Pantries | Mobile Food Banks | Food Assistance Programs

Food Pantries

West Springfield

Parish Cupboard, Inc

(Parish Cupboard Pantry)

1023 Main Street
(413) 734-7969

Residents of West Springfield, Agawam, and Feeding Hills only.

9 AM - 11:15 AM Mon - Fri

Must bring in a current bill or piece of mail including name, address and date.  May come in once a month and must bring a new piece of mail for every visit.

Springfield

Martin Luther King Jr Family Services

(Food Pantry)

3 Rutland Street
(413) 746-3655

Thursdays 6 AM - 11 AM

Must be 18 years of age or over,
provide proof of residency, and not
exceed income guidelines.

 

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Meal Programs | Food Pantries | Mobile Food Banks | Food Assistance Programs

Mobile Food Banks

Food Bank of Western Mass

No eligibility requirements. Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to distribution time, and bring boxes or bags to carry your food.‌

 

Springfield Housing Authority

29 Moxon Street, Indian Orchard

1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 1 - 2 PM

 

Springfield North End

Diocese of Springfield
50 Waverly Street, Springfield

1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 AM

 

Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services

3 Rutland Street, Springfield

2nd and 4th Thursdays, 1 - 2 PM

 

Brightwood

82 Division Street, Springfield

1st and 3rd Fridays, 1 - 2 PM

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Meal Programs | Food Pantries | Mobile Food Banks | Food Assistance Programs

Food Assistance Programs

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program

The WIC Nutrition Program provides healthy food for pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids under 5.

Call (800) 942-1007, or the WIC Clinic closest to you.

West Springfield WIC
425 Union St. Level D
(413) 734-1381

 

SNAP Benefits (previously known as Food Stamps)

Department of Transitional Assistance
(877) 382-2363
243 Cottage Street, Springfield
(413) 858-1000

For more information or to apply online:
https://www.mass.gov/snap-benefits-formerly-known-as-food-stamps

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