Wilmington Food Pantry
THE FOOD PANTRY
The Food Pantry is set-up as a “drive-up" to ensure the safest handling of food and distribution to our patrons. Recipients picking up food do not need to get out of their vehicle. A volunteer will hand the recipient a shopping list of food items to choose from. The list of items will be custom packed while you wait; and the volunteer(s) will place your packaged bags of food in your vehicle. Please be sure to leave room in your vehicle for your food.
WHAT WE DO
The WCF services a pantry supplying food products on a bimonthly basis to those in need. If you are experiencing food-insecurity and you need help--you are welcome. Our shelves are stocked solely by community donations. As always food items can be dropped off anytime in our bins at Market Basket and McKinnon's Market, or on Saturdays at the Food Pantry (10 AM to Noon).
If you are a Wilmington, MA resident in need of assistance you will need to fill out an application. Proof of residency (photo ID, pay stub or a current bill) is required. An interview for assistance will be conducted on-site. See below for further information how to register for food assistance.
2023 FOOD PANTRY SCHEDULE
Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
We are open on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. People are welcome to use the pantry one time per month for food. You must register for food assistance (see below).
Note: For now we will provide grocery bags.
January 11 and 25
February 8 and 22
March 8 and 22
April 12 and 26
May 10 and 24
June 14 and 28
July 12 and 26
August 9 and 23
September 13 and 27
October 11 and 25
November TBD (Monday, 4:30 - 6 PM) - Monthly Food Pick-up as well as Thanksgiving
December TBD (Wednesday, 4:30 - 6 PM) - Monthly Food Pick-up as well as Christmas
Note: The Wilmington Farmers Market (@WFMA2) is now accepting SNAP benefits AND offering matching funds. They will match up to $15 for up to 15 families (more if additional funds are secured) each week for the whole season (June 11 - October 1). Visit the Market tent upon arrival at 140 Middlesex Ave to swipe and get matched. If you would like to help sponsor this program to help serve more families in need, please visit www.wilmingtonfarmersmarket.com.
Food Pantry Location
142 Chestnut Street
Old South School House
Wilmington, MA 01887
Hours for Food Pick-Up
Our food pantry is open on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, from 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM. People may come once a month for food, and you must be pre-qualified for food assistance.
Hours for Food Collection/Drop-Off
Saturday 10 AM to 12 PM
VOLUNTEERING - On Saturday - the Food Pantry accepts volunteers on a first come first serve basis (10 AM - 12 Noon).
How to Register for Food Assistance
No appointment is necessary. Interviews for assistance are conducted on site at the food pantry on Wednesdays (as shown above on schedule). Vital information about you and your family is necessary to create a profile and is not a guarantee that assistance will be provided.
Please bring the following information with you:
Looking to Donate?
We accept non-perishable food products. These are the items we are most in need of:
The Food Pantry is set-up as a “drive-up" to ensure the safest handling of food and distribution to our patrons. Recipients picking up food do not need to get out of their vehicle. A volunteer will hand the recipient a shopping list of food items to choose from. The list of items will be custom packed while you wait; and the volunteer(s) will place your packaged bags of food in your vehicle. Please be sure to leave room in your vehicle for your food.
WHAT WE DO
The WCF services a pantry supplying food products on a bimonthly basis to those in need. If you are experiencing food-insecurity and you need help--you are welcome. Our shelves are stocked solely by community donations. As always food items can be dropped off anytime in our bins at Market Basket and McKinnon's Market, or on Saturdays at the Food Pantry (10 AM to Noon).
If you are a Wilmington, MA resident in need of assistance you will need to fill out an application. Proof of residency (photo ID, pay stub or a current bill) is required. An interview for assistance will be conducted on-site. See below for further information how to register for food assistance.
2023 FOOD PANTRY SCHEDULE
Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
We are open on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. People are welcome to use the pantry one time per month for food. You must register for food assistance (see below).
Note: For now we will provide grocery bags.
January 11 and 25
February 8 and 22
March 8 and 22
April 12 and 26
May 10 and 24
June 14 and 28
July 12 and 26
August 9 and 23
September 13 and 27
October 11 and 25
November TBD (Monday, 4:30 - 6 PM) - Monthly Food Pick-up as well as Thanksgiving
December TBD (Wednesday, 4:30 - 6 PM) - Monthly Food Pick-up as well as Christmas
Note: The Wilmington Farmers Market (@WFMA2) is now accepting SNAP benefits AND offering matching funds. They will match up to $15 for up to 15 families (more if additional funds are secured) each week for the whole season (June 11 - October 1). Visit the Market tent upon arrival at 140 Middlesex Ave to swipe and get matched. If you would like to help sponsor this program to help serve more families in need, please visit www.wilmingtonfarmersmarket.com.
Food Pantry Location
142 Chestnut Street
Old South School House
Wilmington, MA 01887
Hours for Food Pick-Up
Our food pantry is open on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, from 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM. People may come once a month for food, and you must be pre-qualified for food assistance.
Hours for Food Collection/Drop-Off
Saturday 10 AM to 12 PM
VOLUNTEERING - On Saturday - the Food Pantry accepts volunteers on a first come first serve basis (10 AM - 12 Noon).
How to Register for Food Assistance
No appointment is necessary. Interviews for assistance are conducted on site at the food pantry on Wednesdays (as shown above on schedule). Vital information about you and your family is necessary to create a profile and is not a guarantee that assistance will be provided.
Please bring the following information with you:
- Name, address, phone number, size of family
- Proof of Residency - (i.e., utility bill, rent/mortgage bill, EBT card, health insurance, library card, etc.)
- Listing of all Income(s) for your current household - (Paycheck Stub, Child Support, SSI, Food Stamps, TANF, Unemployment Check)
Looking to Donate?
We accept non-perishable food products. These are the items we are most in need of:
- Paper products: toilet paper, paper towels, napkins
- Canned Tuna or Chicken
- Jams/Jellies
- Rice
- Instant Potatoes
- Canned Fruit / Applesauce
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup
- Relish
- Canned meals (Beef Stew, Chili, Corned Beef Hash, Sloppy Joes)
- Canned meat (Ham/Spam)
- Cereal
- Oatmeal
- Juice Boxes
- Tea
- Coffee
- Brownie Mix
- Cake Mix
- Muffin Mix
- Children's Snacks
- Canned pasta meals (Spaghettios, Chef Boyardee, etc.)
- Canned Vegetables (corn, peas, green beans, mixed vegetables, etc.)
- Canned Soup / Chunky Soups
- Ramen Noodles
- Pasta
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Mac and Cheese
- Peanut Butter
- Meal mixes (tuna or hamburger helper, sloppy joe mix)
- Disinfectant wipes, cleaning products
- Hand soap, hand sanitizer
