Our COVID-19 Response
We are responding to the continued demand for food while taking extra precautions to ensure the health and safety of our community. We continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and we’re taking proactive steps to protect the neighbors we serve, our Food Pantry team, and our supporters. As the situation continues, our priority remains focused on providing food and resources to those in need. We are in this together.
The video below describes how the pantry is operating during the pandemic:
We have returned to our regular monthly schedule of closing the week of the 4th Wednesday of the month.
WE ARE OPEN
10:00 am – 7:00 pm Wednesdays
9:30 am – 11:30 am Thursdays,
DRIVE THRU PANTRY ONLY.
Clients can choose from a list of non-perishable items, fresh produce,
dairy, & frozen meats.

Video Credit: Todd Waddington Productions
If we are closed and you are in need of other sources of food in your area, please look to these resources:
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AB Schools offer grab-and-go breakfast and lunch to ALL Acton and Boxborough residents. You do NOT need to have a child in the district to get food. Pick-up at the auditorium entrance. Wednesday 3:30 - 5pm. Need delivery? Email or call 866-896-3599 (voicemail)
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Mt. Calvary Community Supper: Carry-out prepared meals Wed 4-5 pm www.mtcalvaryacton.org
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Open Table: Drive-through pantry service, delivery available if needed. Open Tue 3-6:30pm (1pm-3pm for seniors) and Thu 1-4:30pm www.opentable.org 978-369-2275 info@opentable.org
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Stow Food Pantry: Drive-thru pantry service by appointment. www.stowfoodpantry.com stowfoodp@gmail.com
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Project Bread: Information and links to food assistance programs tinyurl.com/project-bread-help 800 645 8333 (all languages via interpreter)
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Greater Boston Food Bank: Need Food - The Greater Boston Food Bank
Check mass211.org or call 2-1-1 to find other food resources
Frequently asked questions
What are you doing to keep volunteers and clients safe?
We have reduced our number of volunteers to an extreme minimum, and only allow 5-6 volunteers assigned to the same shift each week and one staff member to be in the building at a time. We maintain 6 feet of social distance when performing the pantry tasks (unloading trucks, packaging groceries, cleaning, etc.). Volunteers who have any symptoms of illness are not permitted to enter the pantry. All staff and volunteers wear face coverings and gloves, and sanitize our hands and spaces frequently, as per CDC guidelines. Additionally, any food donations we receive are stored for a minimum of 3 days (72 hours) before they are handled by volunteers or distributed to clients.
Will people still be able to get food?
Can the virus be distributed through food?
Can I volunteer to help at the pantry
Are you still accepting donations?
How else can I help?
Where can I get more information?
