Food Support & Community Giving at the Westfield Food Pantry

With potential changes to SNAP benefits, the Westfield Food Pantry wants our community to know: we are here, we are open, and we have food. Whether you're housed or unhoused, a senior, a student, or a family in need—everyone is welcome. No proof of income is required to receive help.

Pantry Services at 101 Meadow Street

We offer weekly access to pantry staples, bread, dessert, and seasonal produce.
Pantry Hours:

• Monday & Thursday: 10am–12pm
• Friday: 5–6pm
• Additional hours will be added as needed

Learn more about getting assistance here. If you're new, we’ll help you get signed up quickly. If you're not a Westfield resident, we’ll do our best to connect you with support in your area.

Prepared Meals

Our food truck provides hot meals while supplies last:

• Monday & Thursday: 12:15–1:00pm
• Location: First Congregational Church, 18 Broad Street (Academy St. side)

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Ways to Support

Your generosity helps us feed hundreds of neighbors each week. Here’s how you can help:

• Donate to our Annual Appeal
  or by mail: Westfield Food Pantry, 101 Meadow Street, Westfield, MA 01085
• Donate Food
  We welcome shelf-stable items like pasta, rice, canned fruits & vegetables, peanut butter, cereal, and more.
• Host a Food Drive
  Organize one at your church, business, or school.
• Volunteer to help deliver groceries to seniors and disabled residents
• Assist with Thanksgiving meal prep. Sign up to help here.

Together, we can make sure no one in our community goes hungry.

The Mission of the Greater Westfield Emergency Food Pantry is to provide food to the needy people of the greater Westfield area. To foster self-sufficiency in individuals through encouragement, support and guidance and education, as well as identify and address the root causes of hunger in our community and strive to provide long-term solutions.

We offer so much more than just food assistance!

Westfield Food Pantry, Food Distribution

Provides groceries to Westfield residents in need. About 1,200 people served monthly.

WSU Community Garden

Maintain a garden plot at the college to provide fresh produce throughout the growing season. Produce provided to clients.

Westfield High School Athletic Food Program

Provides after-school snacks to student athletes via the Athletic Director. About 50 kids are helped each sports season.

Greater Westfield & Western Hampden County Medical Reserve Corps

Member, committed to providing emergency food as needed in a disaster in cooperation with Ed Mello of the GW&WHCMRC. 

Westfield Public School Pantries

Collaborate on providing food to families in need within the Westfield Public School district.