Pilgrim Church Food Pantry

Who Can Visit?

Anyone in the community is welcome to visit the food pantry. There are no stated eligibility requirements.

Items Needed for Registration

You'll need to bring your own bags — four bags are needed — or a cart or carriage to carry your groceries home.

How Often You Can Visit?

You can visit once a month. You can't come back two Wednesdays in a row.

Good to Know

Numbers are handed out starting at 7:00am, several hours before the pantry's 11am opening, so arriving early helps you secure a spot in line. The pantry may also close before 5pm once the food runs out. The staff includes an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, so deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors can communicate with ease.

Food & Essentials

The pantry provides a wide variety of groceries. Visitors have reported receiving meat, fish, chicken, and eggs, along with milk, fresh fruit, and vegetables, plus canned goods.

How to Pick Up

This is a walk-in pantry open every Wednesday from 11am to 5pm, or until food runs out. Numbers are given out to visitors starting at 7:00am, and food is distributed in that order once the pantry opens.

Additional Support

Pilgrim Church also offers a free community lunch on Saturdays. Arrive early to make sure you get a meal.

How to Join the Team?

Pilgrim Church welcomes volunteers, especially on Saturdays for unCOMMON Outreach and the Community Lunch. Complete the online form on the volunteer opportunities page and indicate which program you'd like to help with. You can also reach the church by email at pilgrimchurch1862@gmail.com or by phone at (617) 282-0456.