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
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.
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
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