Hope everyone is enjoying the fine gardening weather and the farmers markets. As you plant seeds and put in starts, considering adding a few extra and sharing the bounty with our neighbors in need.
The following agencies are able to accept fresh produce donations from local gardeners and farmers, please contact the agency directly to coordinate drop-off or for more information.
Center for Self Reliance Food PantrySite Address: 3 ½ Osgood Street, Greenfield
Program Type: Food Pantry
Area Served: Franklin County & North Quabbin area
Contact Person: Dino Schnelle Phone: 413-773-5029
Email:
Dschnelle@communityaction.usDistribution Times: Mon 11AM – 6PM, Tues, Thur, Fri 11AM – 5PM
Greenfield Salvation ArmySite Address: 72 Chapman St, Greenfield MA
Program Type: Meal Site, Pantry
Area Served: Greenfield & Leyden
Contact Person: Peggy Rockwood Phone: 413-773-3154
Distribution Times: Mon - Fri
Orange Food Pantry – part of Franklin County Community Meals ProgramSite Address: 7 South Main Street, Orange MA 01364
Program Type: Food Pantry
Area Served: Franklin County & North Quabbin areas
Contact Person: Amy Clarke 413-772-6994
Email:
dclarke@crocker.comDistribution Times: Thursdays 10AM – 3:00PM
West County Emergency Food PantrySite Address: 7 Main Street, Shelburne Falls
Program Type: Food Pantry
Area Served: Hilltowns of western Franklin County
Contact Person: Dino Schnelle Phone: 413-773-5029
Email:
Dschnelle@communityaction.usDistribution Times: 3rd Wednesday of the month ONLY 3PM to 5:30PM
Good Neighbors Food PantrySite Address: 175 Main Street Charlemont, MA
Program Type: Food Pantry
Area Served: Charlemont, Hawley, Heath, Rowe, Monroe
Contact Person: Sheila Litchfield Phone 413-3374957
Email:
Sheila@thedell.usDistribution Times: 1x monthly, varies
Franklin Area Survival CenterSite Address: 96 Fourth Street, Turners Falls, MA
Program Type: Food Pantry
Area Served: Franklin County area
Contact Person: Mary Cavanaugh 413-863-9549
Email:
cavamar@comcast.netDistribution Times: Mon thru Fri 10AM – 1:30PM
Our Lady of Peace ParishSite Address: 7th Street Meal Site, 90 7th Street, Turners Falls MA 01364
Program Type: Meal Site
Area Served: Turners Falls
Contact Person: Marie Putala 413-863-8185
Email:
Pepmax@comcast.netDistribution Times: Last Saturday of the month -10AM to 1PM