Area food pantries offer services to residents
The following food pantries offer services to area residents. Each location has varying hours and requirements so be sure to confirm information before seeking services.
Upton
Upton Community Center Food Pantry, 9 Milford St.
Hours: Mon. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Wed. 12-3 p.m., Fri. 10a.m.-1p.m.
Services: Residents may access the food pantry one time each week.
Donations: Financial donations can be dropped at the Senior Center desk Mon.-Fri. from 9a.m.-4p.m.
www.uptonma.gov/459/Upton-Community-Center-Food-Pantry
United Parish Food Pantry,
1 Church St.
Hours: Every other Tues., May 12, June 9, from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Services: The Food Pantry serves residents from Upton as well as nearby towns. Proof of income or church affiliation is not required. We offer non-perishable food, toiletries, paper products and infant needs. Donations can be dropped off in our donation shed located outside the church office on 1 Church Street, Upton.
Congregant dinners: Occur on the third Thursday of each month from Sept. to June.
Donations: Can be dropped off 24/7 at the Barnabas Barn along Church St., please check food for expiration dates.
www.unitedparishupton.org/food-pantry
St. Gabriel’s Food Pantry,
151 Mendon St.
Hours: Mon. & Wed. 9:15 a.m. –3:30 p.m., Tues. & Thurs. 9:15 a.m.–12 p.m.
Services: Helping parish families in need.
www.stgabrielsma.org
Daily Bread Food Pantry,
21 Exchange St., Milford
Hours: Tues. & Thurs. 6–7:30 p.m.
Services: For Milford, Hopedale & Upton residents only; proof of address and household member info required.
Donations: Monetary donations accepted at “donate” tab on website www.dailybreadfoodpantry.org/
Source: www.uptonma.gov
Mendon
Mendon Food Pantry,
62 Providence St.
By appointment only, call 508-478-6175 for assistance.
Services: For Mendon residents in need who receive fuel assistance, SNAP (food stamps), are unemployed, and/or receive aid to dependent children or to those who are disabled and/or unemployed. Referrals from area churches, social agencies, or concerned citizens regarding seniors and families in need will also be accepted. Client names shall be kept confidential.
Donations: Non-perishable food products are accepted (check expiration dates) during Senior Center hours, preferably 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monetary donations (checks preferred) and BJs gift cards are also accepted. For details, visit https://www.mendonma.gov/253/Food-Pantry-Thank-You-for-Your-Support.
Source: www.mendonma.gov
