Tewksbury Community Pantry, Inc.

"People Helping People"

The Tewksbury Community Pantry would like to extend a special thank you to the post office, all the town's people and volunteers who helped to make the Post Office Food Drive a big success. Your generosity and kindness have helped tremendously in restocking our shelves. A simple thank you doesn't seem like enough for all your help, but please know that you are making a difference in many people's lives. Have a safe and happy spring and summer!

 

Inside and Outside the Food Pantry

The Tewksbury Community Pantry provides short and long-term food assistance to Tewksbury residents in financial need and to people who are referred to the Pantry by Tewksbury clergy and the town clerk's office. Confidential assistance is given to everyone who receives food from the Pantry.

Anyone seeking food assistance should call (978) 858-2273. Leave a message and your call will be returned. Voice mail messages are retrieved in the afternoon on week days.

Directions: The Pantry is located at 999 Whipple Road on the grounds of the Department of Public Works. From the center of town at the gazebo, take Pleasant Street to the end. Take a left on to Whipple Road. Drive .5 of a mile and turn right on Pine Street. Take the first right into the DPW. The Pantry is the first building on the left.

Applying for Assistance
Tewksbury residents in financial need are eligible to apply. Applications are available from:
* The Pantry
* Any Tewksbury Church
* The Town Clerk's Office at the Town Hall
* The Senior Citizen's Center on Chandler Street

Application Process
All new clients must complete a short application form which includes some financial information. All client information is kept confidential. At the time of the application, Tewksbury residency must be proven. The Social Security numbers of the applicant and all people in the household who will be fed must also be verified. New applicants will be asked if they are receiving other government benefits to determine their eligibility to receive an additional food package from the USDA.

Distribution Days and Times
Food is distributed monthly during the following days and times:
Second Sunday of the Month........9 AM - Noon
The Following Monday.................7 PM - 8:30 PM
The Following Saturday..............10 AM - Noon

Families and friends who come to the Pantry are greeted by a friendly staff of volunteers who help them meet their nutritional needs. Everyone receives a pre-packaged box of food and a bag of canned soups and vegetables. Meat and cheese are distributed when available. Those who are eligible receive an additional bag of food provided by the USDA. All people who come to the Pantry have the opportunity to choose additional food items that are available in limited quantities from the self-serve shelf.

Donations
Donations from generous citizens, businesses and organizations allow the work of feeding those in need to continue at the Pantry. All donations are kept strictly confidential.

Food Donations
The Pantry makes every effort to provide families and friends with nutritious food that is within its freshness date. We discard food past its expiration date and food in opened boxes. Always consider what you would eat or serve to your family. Donations of non-perishable food may be made at any church in Tewksbury, at the library, several local businesses, or dropped off at the pantry. If you have a significant amount of non-perishable food, please call the Pantry at (978) 858-2273 to arrange a delivery date and time. See below for donation item ideas.
 

Cash Donations
The Tewksbury Community Pantry is a registered non-profit organization. Your monetary donations are tax deductible and are welcomed. Checks may be made payable to and sent to: