Wilmington Food Pantry
THE FOOD PANTRY WILL BE OPEN WITH OUR NORMAL SCHEDULE DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) OUTBREAK.
We have no plans to cease food distribution at this time. We have established operational plans, taking into consideration the safety of our volunteers and clients. We are practicing social distancing and taking precautionary sanitation measures. For the safety of everyone we ask our patrons to please wear a mask.
The Food Pantry is set-up as a “drive-up" to ensure the safest handling of food and distribution to limit physical contact with community members. Recipients picking up food do not need to get out of their vehicle and a volunteer will place your packaged bags of food in your vehicle.
WHAT WE DO
The WCF services a pantry supplying food products on a bimonthly basis to those in need. If you are experiencing food-insecurity and you need help you are welcome. Our shelves are stocked soley by community donations. As always food items can be dropped in our bins at Market Basket and Lucci's, as drop-off times on Saturdays are limited due to the Coronavirus.
If you are a Wilmington resident in need of assistance please stop by to fill out an application. Proof of residency (photo ID, pay stub or a current bill) is required. An interview for assistance will be conducted on-site. See below for further information how to register for food assistance.
2021 FOOD PANTRY SCHEDULE
Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
We are open on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. People are welcome to use the pantry one time per month for food. You must register for food assistance (see below).
Note: For now we will provide grocery bags.
January 13 or 27
February 10 or 24
March 10 or 24
April 14 or 28
May 12 or 26
June 9 or 23
July 14 or 28
August 11 or 25
September 8 or 22
October 13 or 27
November 22, (Monday / 4:30-6:00 PM) - Monthly Food Pick-up as well as Thanksgiving
December 15, (Wednesday / 4:30-6:00 PM) - Monthly Food Pick-up as well as Christmas
Food Pantry Location
142 Chestnut Street
Old South School House
Wilmington, MA 01887
Hours for Food Pick-Up
Our food pantry is open the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, from 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM. People may come once a month for food, and you must be pre-qualified for food assistance.
Hours for Food Drop-Off
Saturday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
VOLUNTEERING - Due to the coronavirus, we are no longer publicly offering volunteer opportunities. However, we appreciate the support we have received over the years from our many volunteers. Looking forward to seeing you again.
How to Register for Food Assistance
No appointment is necessary. Interviews for assistance are conducted on site at the food pantry on Wednesdays (as shown above on schedule). Vital information about you and your family is necessary to create a profile and is not a guarantee that assistance will be provided.
Please bring the following information with you:
Looking to Donate?
We accept non-perishable food products. These are the items we are most in need of:
We have no plans to cease food distribution at this time. We have established operational plans, taking into consideration the safety of our volunteers and clients. We are practicing social distancing and taking precautionary sanitation measures. For the safety of everyone we ask our patrons to please wear a mask.
The Food Pantry is set-up as a “drive-up" to ensure the safest handling of food and distribution to limit physical contact with community members. Recipients picking up food do not need to get out of their vehicle and a volunteer will place your packaged bags of food in your vehicle.
WHAT WE DO
The WCF services a pantry supplying food products on a bimonthly basis to those in need. If you are experiencing food-insecurity and you need help you are welcome. Our shelves are stocked soley by community donations. As always food items can be dropped in our bins at Market Basket and Lucci's, as drop-off times on Saturdays are limited due to the Coronavirus.
If you are a Wilmington resident in need of assistance please stop by to fill out an application. Proof of residency (photo ID, pay stub or a current bill) is required. An interview for assistance will be conducted on-site. See below for further information how to register for food assistance.
2021 FOOD PANTRY SCHEDULE
Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
We are open on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. People are welcome to use the pantry one time per month for food. You must register for food assistance (see below).
Note: For now we will provide grocery bags.
January 13 or 27
February 10 or 24
March 10 or 24
April 14 or 28
May 12 or 26
June 9 or 23
July 14 or 28
August 11 or 25
September 8 or 22
October 13 or 27
November 22, (Monday / 4:30-6:00 PM) - Monthly Food Pick-up as well as Thanksgiving
December 15, (Wednesday / 4:30-6:00 PM) - Monthly Food Pick-up as well as Christmas
Food Pantry Location
142 Chestnut Street
Old South School House
Wilmington, MA 01887
Hours for Food Pick-Up
Our food pantry is open the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, from 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM. People may come once a month for food, and you must be pre-qualified for food assistance.
Hours for Food Drop-Off
Saturday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
VOLUNTEERING - Due to the coronavirus, we are no longer publicly offering volunteer opportunities. However, we appreciate the support we have received over the years from our many volunteers. Looking forward to seeing you again.
How to Register for Food Assistance
No appointment is necessary. Interviews for assistance are conducted on site at the food pantry on Wednesdays (as shown above on schedule). Vital information about you and your family is necessary to create a profile and is not a guarantee that assistance will be provided.
Please bring the following information with you:
- Name, address, phone number, size of family
- Proof of Residency - (i.e., utility bill, rent/mortgage bill, EBT card, health insurance, library card, etc.)
- List of Income(s) - Paycheck Stub, Child Support, SSI, Food Stamps, TANF, Unemployment Check
Looking to Donate?
We accept non-perishable food products. These are the items we are most in need of:
- Paper products: toilet paper, paper towels, napkins
- Canned Tuna or Chicken
- Jams/Jellies
- Rice
- Instant Potatoes
- Canned Fruit / Applesauce
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup
- Relish
- Canned meals (Beef Stew, Chili, Corned Beef Hash, Sloppy Joes)
- Canned meat (Ham/Spam)
- Cereal
- Oatmeal
- Juice Boxes
- Tea
- Coffee
- Brownie Mix
- Cake Mix
- Muffin Mix
- Children's Snacks
- Canned pasta meals (Spaghettio's, Chef Boyardee, etc.)
- Canned Vegetables (corn, peas, green beans, mixed vegetables, etc.)
- Canned Soup / Chunky Soups
- Ramen Noodles
- Pasta
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Mac and Cheese
- Peanut Butter
- Meal mixes (tuna or hamburger helper, sloppy joe mix)
- Disinfectant wipes, cleaning products
- Hand soap, hand sanitizer
