Food Pantries and Meal Sites in Berkshire County
(Since program hours and days can change without notice, please call the location to be sure of times and requirements) – January 17, 2022
| Location | Times | Requirements |
| Pittsfield Food Pantries | ||
| Berkshire Dream Center (held at the Morningside Baptist Church) 475 Tyler Street Pittsfield 413-522-3495 | Tuesdays 2:30pm – 3:30pm | No requirements |
| Berkshire Dream Center Mobile Food Pantry 413-522-3495 | Pittsfield Locations: 3rd Tuesday of the month Dower Square at 5:30pm Wilson Park at 6:15pm 3rd Wednesday of the month Central Annex on 2nd Street at 4:00pm Providence Court at 4:45 pm Berkshire Peak (Old Riverview Apartments) at 5:30pm | No requirements |
| Berkshire Humane Society Pet Food Pantry 214 Barker Road Pittsfield 413-447-7878 | Mondays – Sundays 10:00am – 4:00pm | Fill out a request card at time of pick-up |
| Campus Cupboard at Berkshire Community College Susan B. Anthony Building 1750 West Street Pittsfield 413-236-1601 | Open Wednesdays for curbside pick-up by appointment To schedule your time go to: www.berkshirecc.edu/student-engagement/campuscupboard | Must be a current BCC student with a BCC student ID |
| Christian Assembly Church 850 Williams Street Pittsfield 413-442-1495 | Wednesdays & Fridays 10:00am – 1:00pm | No requirements/Assistance provided |
| Christian Center Client Choice 193 Robbins Avenue Pittsfield 413-443-2828 | Mondays thru Thursdays 10:00am-1:00pm | Assistance available once a week |
| First Baptist Church 88 South Street Pittsfield 413-445-4539 | Tuesdays 10:30am – 12:30pm | Sign in when utilizing services |
| First United Methodist Church 55 Fenn Street Pittsfield 413-499-0866 | Tuesdays 4:00pm – 5:30pm Use Fenn Street entrance | No requirements |
| St. Joseph’s Church (Held at the Parish Center) 414 North Street Pittsfield 413-445-5789 | Wednesdays 8:30am – 10:00am | Sign in when utilizing services |
| St. Mark’s Church 400 West Street Pittsfield 413-447-7510 | Last two Fridays of each month 9:00am – 11:00am | No requirements |
| The Salvation Army 298 West Street Pittsfield 413-442-0624 | Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 12:30pm – 3:00pm | No requirements |
| Soldier On Food Pantry 360 West Housatonic Street Pittsfield 413-236-5644 | Saturdays 8:00am – 11:00am | Open to the public Need verification of address |
| South Congregational Church 110 South Street Pittsfield 413-442-7357 | Wednesdays & Thursdays 7:30am – 11:00am Outside drive-through Walk-Ups available | Short application to fill out Assistance available once a week |
| South Congregational Church Mobile Food Delivery 110 South Street Pittsfield 413-442-7357 | Deliveries on Mondays Please call the church and leave a message if you want a delivery | No requirements |
| Becket, Dalton & Hinsdale Food Pantries | ||
| Becket Federated Church Parish House 3381 Main Street Becket 413-841-1701 | 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month 9:00am – 11:00am | For Becket, Washington, and the surrounding Hilltowns Emergencies: 413-770-1897 |
| Dalton United Methodist Church 755 Main Street Dalton 413-684-0521 | Tuesdays 4:00pm – 6:00pm | Open to Berkshire County residents |
| First Congregational Church of Hinsdale Located at Hinsdale Trading Company Parking Lot 371 Old Dalton Road Hinsdale 413-655-2670 | Thursdays 10:00am – 11:00am | |
| The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Mobile Food Bank Held at the Dalton CRA 400 Main Street Dalton 413-247-9738, ext. 121 | 4th Wednesday of each month 11:00am – 12Noon Rain or shine | No proof of eligibility required |
| St. Agnes Church 489 Main Street Dalton 413-684-0125 | Thursdays 5:30pm – 6:00pm | For Dalton and Hilltown residents only |
| Lanesboro Food Pantry | ||
| American Legion/VFW Located in the old school house in Berkshire Village 144 Old State Road Lanesboro 413-442-1025 | Fridays 9:00am – 11:00am | Open to the public |
| North County Food Pantries | ||
| Al Nelson Friendship Center 45 Eagle Street North Adams 413-664-0123 | Wednesdays 10:00am – 2:00pm Friends physically unable to get to the food pantry, call on Wednesdays between 10am-4pm to set-up a delivery which will take place on Thursdays, 10:00am – 12Noon | Assistance to residents of Clarksburg, Florida, and North Adams every other week |
| Berkshire Dream Center Mobile Food Pantry 413-522-3495 | North Adams Locations: 4th Wednesday of the month Mohawk Forest at 5:00pm Brayton Hill at 5:45pm Greylock at 6:30pm | No requirements |
| Cheshire Food Pantry Held at the Cheshire Community Center 119 School Street Cheshire 413-743-9719 | 1st Saturday of each month 11:00am – 12:00noon | Available to all Cheshire residents with proof of residency Emergency food is also available |
| Community Bible Church 160 Bridges Road Williamstown 413-458-5556 | 3rd Wednesday of each month 12Noon – 2:00pm | Must be a Mass. resident |
| The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Mobile Food Bank Held at the Adams Council on Aging/Adams Visitors’ Center 3 Hoosac Street Adams 413-247-9738, ext. 121 | 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month 10:00am – 11:00am | No proof of eligibility required One distribution per household Must be a Berkshire County resident |
| The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Mobile Food Bank North Adams American Legion 124 American Legion Drive North Adams 413-247-9738, ext. 121 | 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month 10:00am – 11:00am | No proof of eligibility required One distribution per household |
| St. John Paul II Charity Center Rte. 8 across from Walgreens Adams 413-743-0577 | Wednesdays 11:00am – 1:00pm | Assistance to residents of Adams, Cheshire, and Savoy every week |
| The Salvation Army Gateway New Life Center 393 River Street North Adams 413-663-7987 | Tuesdays 12Noon – 3:00pm Drive or walk-thru For Emergency Pantry please call 413-663-7987 Deliveries on Wednesdays 12Noon – 2:00pm Call 413-663-7987 on Tuesdays 10:00am – 12:00Noon to schedule a delivery | For North County residents only |
| Williamstown Food Pantry at St. Patrick & St. Raphael Parish 53 Southworth Street Williamstown 413-458-4946,x11 or 413-458-3149 | 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month 9:00am – 12Noon Drive or walk-thru | Assistance to residents of Hancock, New Ashford, Williamstown, and Pownal, VT |
| South County Food Pantries | ||
| The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Mobile Food Bank Held at CHP 444 Stockbridge Road Gt. Barrington 413-247-9738, ext. 121 | 1st Tuesday of each month 11am – 12Noon Rain or shine | No proof of eligibility required |
| Lee Food Pantry 45 Railroad Street Lee 413-266-1141 | Saturdays 10:00am – 12Noon | Serves people in Becket, Lee, Lenox Dale, Otis, Stockbridge, Tyringham, & West Stockbridge www.graceberkshires.org |
| Lenox Ecumenical Food Pantry Located at the United Methodist Church of Lenox 6 Holmes Road Lenox 413-445-5918 or 413-822-8673 | Saturdays 10:00am – 11:00am | Serves Lenox and Lenox Dale residents along with our members of Lenox and Lenox Dale churches – Assistance available every other week |
| Monterey Pantry Pickup Held at the Meetinghouse 449 Main Road (In the basement) Monterey 413-528-1443, ext. 247 Call the above telephone number to schedule a home delivery | Curbside pick-up, in-person shopping, or home delivery Saturdays 10:00am – 11:30am Weekly visits are welcome | No requirements Please wear a mask |
| Otis Food Pantry 1 North Main Road Otis otisfoodpantry@gmail.com On Facebook at: Otis Food Pantry | Wednesdays 10:00am – 12Noon | No residency restrictions |
| Peoples Pantry 5 Taconic Avenue at St. James Place – Across from CVS Gt. Barrington www.thepeoplespantrygb.org | Mondays 4:00pm – 5:30pm Thursdays 10:00am – 12:30pm | South County residents only No proof of eligibility required |
| Sheffield Food Assistance Held at Old Parish Church 125 Main Street Sheffield 413-229-2624 | Mondays 9:00am – 10:00am | Must be resident of Southern Berkshire Regional School District |
| Stephentown, NY Food Pantry | ||
| Stephentown Federated Church 1513 Garfield Road (County Road 26) Stephentown, NY 518-487-8606 | Saturdays 9:00am – 11:00am Available weekly from your car | Serves residents of Hancock and Stephentown Need proof of residency |
Pittsfield Meal Sites
| Breakfast Meal Sites | |
| The Salvation Army 298 West Street Pittsfield 413-442-0624 | Mondays thru Fridays Brunch served 10:30am – 11:30am |
| South Congregational Church – St. Joseph’s Kitchen 110 South Street Pittsfield 413-442-7357 | Wednesdays & Thursdays 8:00am – 9:00am Grab & Go |
| Lunch Meal Sites | |
| Cathedral of the Beloved Held at St. Stephen’s Church (Enter on Allen St.) 67 East Street Pittsfield 413-448-8276 | Sundays 1:00pm |
| Christian Center 193 Robbins Avenue Pittsfield 413-443-2828 | Mondays thru Thursdays 12Noon – 1:00pm |
| Jewish Federation at Knesset Israel Synagogue 16 Colt Road Pittsfield 413-442-2200 | Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 11:45 – 12Noon – Pick-up at kitchen door Kosher senior meals grab & go Meals by reservation by calling 413-442-2200 |
| Pittsfield Senior Center 330 North Street Pittsfield 413-499-9346 | Mondays thru Fridays 11:30am – 12:30pm Senior Meals Grab & Go Call 1 day ahead for reservations Recommended $2 donation for seniors 60 and over |
| Pittsfield Senior Center 330 North Street Pittsfield 413-499-9346 | Mondays thru Fridays 11:30am – 12:30pm Congregate meals Call 1 day ahead for reservations Recommended $2 donation for seniors 60 and over |
| Price Memorial AME Zion Church 163 Linden Street Pittsfield 413-464-7827 | Saturdays 11:00am – 1:00pm Bagged lunches to go – Call Connie at 413-358-8393 for information on deliveries |
| Dinner Meal Sites | |
| First Baptist Church – “Feed My Sheep” 88 South Street Pittsfield 413-445-4539 | Mondays 5:30pm – 6:30pm Grab & Go |
| First United Methodist Church 55 Fenn Street Pittsfield 413-499-0866 | Tuesdays – Harvest Table Meal 4:00pm – 5:30pm Use Fenn Street Entrance |
| St. Stephen’s Church (Enter on Allen Street) 67 East Street Pittsfield 413-448-8276 | Thursdays & Fridays 4:45pm – 5:30pm |
| The Salvation Army 298 West Street Pittsfield 413-442-0624 | Sundays 4:30pm – 5:00pm |
| South Congregational Church – St. Joseph’s Kitchen 110 South Street Pittsfield 413-442-7357 | Wednesdays 4:30pm – 5:30pm Grab & Go |
Dalton Meal Site
| Lunch Meal Site | |
| Dalton Senior Center 40 Field Street Ext. Dalton 413-684-2000 (Run by the Dalton Council on Aging) | Mondays and Thursdays 12Noon – 1:00pm Congregate meals available for grab & go Must enroll with Elder Services first. Need 24 hour notice. Call 684-2000. |
North County Meal Sites
| Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Meal Sites | |
| Adams COA 3 Hoosac Street Adams 413-743-8333 | Mondays thru Fridays Congregate meals available for grab & go Must call Adams COA 24 hours prior |
| Berkshire Food Project Held at First Congregational Church of N. Adams 134 Main Street North Adams 413-664-7378 | Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 11:30am – 1:00pm |
| Cheshire COA Held at Cheshire Community Center 119 School Street Cheshire 413-743-9719 | Mondays thru Fridays 10:15am – 12Noon Congregate meals available for grab & go Must call Cheshire COA |
| First Baptist Church Community Soup Kitchen Eagle Street Entrance 131 Main Street North Adams 413-652-7619 | Saturdays 11:00am – 12Noon |
| McCann Technical School 70 Hodges Cross Road North Adams 413-663-5383 Grab & Go meals at no cost for any student ages 18 and under from around the area | Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 3:00pm – 3:45pm On the pick-up days there will be one hot meal, one cold meal, and two breakfasts. Pick-ups every week unless there is a holiday |
| North Adams COA Mary Spitzer Center 116 Ashland Street North Adams 413-662-3125 | Mondays thru Fridays 11:30am – 12Noon Congregate meals available for 60+ for pick-up only – Must call one day in advance to reserve meal. Please call 413-664-9826 |
South County Meal Sites
| Lunch Meal Site | |
| Guthrie Center 2 Van Deusenville Road Gt. Barrington 413-528-1955 | Wednesdays Free Community “TO GO” Lunch 12Noon – 1:00pm |
| Lenox COA, Community Center 65 Walker Street Lenox Building locked. You must knock on door If new to program, you must fill out a form | Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 12Noon – 12:30pm Congregate meals available for grab & go Must reserve a meal two days in advance by calling 413-637-5535 |
| Sheffield Senior Center 25 Cook Road Sheffield 413-229-7037 | Community senior meals grab & go Provided through Elder Services To order a meal, please call 413-229-7037 $2 suggested donation |
| Dinner Meal Sites | |
| Berkshire South Regional Community Center 15 Crissey Road Gt. Barrington 413-528-2810 | Mondays 5:00pm – 6:00pm “To go” option only Everyone is welcome. |
| Breaking Bread Community Supper Held at the American Legion Cook Road Sheffield 413-229-8614 | Thursdays 5:00pm – Grab & go dinners Please RSVP at 413-229-7037 Free to all |
| First Congregational Church of Lee 25 Park Place Lee 413-243-1033 Observing all Covid guidelines Enter via door at the left side of the church | Grab & Go Community Meal 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month Pick-up 4:30pm – 5:30pm BYO bag encouraged Donations welcome |
Other Food Programs
Brown Bag Program
This program is a supplemental monthly food program offering 10-15 pounds of food to eligible individuals, 55 years or older, free or for a small donation. For income eligibility requirements and further information, call your Council on Aging.
Elder Services’ Elder Nutrition Program
Noontime meals are offered for those 60 years of age and older at several senior centers throughout the County. Some sites offer transportation through the Council on Aging. A suggested donation of $2.00 per meal is requested. Individuals under 60 years of age are welcome for a required fee of $7.00 per meal. Call Elder Services of Berkshire County for information and locations at 413-499-0524 or
1-800-981-5201.
Elder Services’ Meals on Wheels Program
Nutritious, hot noontime meals are offered Monday through Friday to homebound Berkshire seniors, who are 60 years of age or older. A suggested donation of $2.00 is requested to help cover the cost of food preparation and delivery. There are eligibility requirements. Please call Elder Services of Berkshire County at 413-499-0524 to make a referral for yourself, family member or friend.
Take and Eat Program
A program for individuals 60 years of age and older who are homebound, unable to prepare meals, shop, or get out. Meals are delivered on Sundays and are provided for weekends and three-day holiday weekends. Contact Kathleen Ryan at 413-672-1404 or 413-664-1041 for information.