Information on free meals and food subsidies in the Northampton area.
Information as listed on organization websites and subject to change.
Free Meals in Northampton
- Manna Soup Kitchen
- Manna Soup Kitchen offers free homemade meals, dine-in or to go, available to anyone in the community.
- Pick up times are:
Monday: 11:30 – 12:30pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church
Tuesday: 11:30 – 12:30pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church
Wednesday: 6:00 – 7:00pm at St. John’s Church
Thursday: 11:30 – 12:30pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church - Friday: 11:30am-12:30pm at Edwards Church
Saturday: 11:30 – 12:30pm at Edwards Church - http://www.mannanorthampton.com/
- Edwards Church
297 Main Street, Northampton
413-584-5500 - St. John’s Episcopal Church
48 Elm Street, Northampton
413-584-1757 - The Last Breakfast
- A collaborative effort between First Churches of Northampton, Cathedral in the Night, and Craig’s doors.
Options of hot, made-to-order breakfasts as well as grab-and-go options.
First Churches, 129 Main St, Northampton. Enter at side door on Center St.
Fridays from 7-9am, doors open at 6:00am
Free Meals in Amherst
- Amherst Survival Center
- All meals provided to go. Groceries available.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 12pm – 3pm for on-site services.
Pantry open 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am-12pm.
Delivery schedule varies based on location. - 1200 North Pleasant Street
https://amherstsurvival.org/ - First Congregational Church – Not Bread Alone
- Homemade meals are served on the lower level of the First Congregational Church of Amherst UCC every:
Saturday & Sunday at noon
Wednesday at 4pm
Thanksgiving & Christmas
Groceries are distributed every Saturday at 12:45pm.165 Main Street, Amherst - https://chd.org/programs-services/emergency-housing-assistance-western-ma/not-bread-alone/
- Craig’s Doors/UU Society Community Breakfast
- Wednesday breakfast from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
The breakfast is open to the public free of charge and everyone is welcome to attend.Breakfast will be served in the Willie Eaton Social Hall at the Unitarian Meetinghouse, 121 North Pleasant St. at the corner of Kellogg Ave. - https://www.craigsdoors.org/
http://www.uusocietyamherst.org/action/community-breakfast/
Food Pantries and Survival Centers
- Northampton Survival Center
- Food Distribution Hours:
Monday 2pm-6pm
Wednesdays 12pm-3pm
Fridays 12pm-3pm - Outdoors at the Northampton Survival Center at 265 Prospect St.
https://www.northamptonsurvival.org/ - Amherst Survival Center
- Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 12pm – 3pm for on-site services.
Pantry open 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am-12pm.
Delivery schedule varies based on location. - 1200 North Pleasant St.
https://amherstsurvival.org/ - Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
- During the COVID-19 crisis, some members of The Food Bank have adjusted their hours or have decided to close. Please refer to this schedule to find free meals or a food pantry. This schedule is updated frequently, so please check back regularly.
- https://www.foodbankwma.org/
Food Stamps and Subsidies
- SNAP Benefits
- An overview of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps.
- SNAP Retail Locator
- Find stores that accept Food Stamps near you.