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The Food Pantry is available to North Reading residents and those who attend a church in town. If you're eligible, please contact us first and bring a photo ID and proof of residency, like a utility bill, on your first visit.  

Clients are welcome to visit the pantry twice a month, which means they can come in every other week. We provide both perishable and non-perishable foods to help supplement groceries available from other sources.

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Hours & Location

The North Reading Food Pantry is conveniently located near the center of town, at 150 Haverhill Street, North Reading — right in front of the Hilltop Nursery School.

We are open for Client Shopping on Mondays, during the following hours:

Monday Mornings:
9:30am - 11:00am

Monday Evenings: (1st & 3rd of the month)
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Please note: we are open on most Monday holidays, except Memorial Day and Labor Day. On these holidays, we are open on Tuesdays instead. Additionally, if July 4th, Christmas, or New Year's Day falls on a Monday, or if North Reading schools are canceled due to a snow day, we will inform our clients of our adjusted opening hours.

  • “Thank you to EVERY kind person at the pantry that selflessly helps every Monday morning and night to make sure we all have food and drinks and help while we need it. You are angels.“

    —North Reading Food Pantry Client

  • “Thank you so much for always being there when I have been in need. I consider everyone at the pantry my friends.”

    —North Reading Food Pantry Client

  • “Thanks for the love from all. Back at you good people. I am a blessed man.”

    —North Reading Food Pantry Client

  • “Thank you for delivering to my home. I appreciate everything you have done for me.”

    —North Reading Food Pantry Client

Additional Resources

In addition to providing food, CCS can help you access additional resources such as:

TAX ASSISTANCE

IRS: Free Tax Prep Help

IRS: Free Tax Return Preparation for Qualifying Taxpayers

IRS Free File: Do your Taxes for Free

SNAP

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program  (formerly known as food stamps)

Mass.gov SNAP Benefits

GettingSNAP.org

Serving Massachusetts residents

FUEL ASSISTANCE

MA Good Neighbor Emergency Fund

 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) https://www.toapply.org/GLCAC

ELDER SERVICE

Mystic Valley Elder Services

COMMUNITY IMPACT TEAM RESOURCES

North Reading Financial Assistance Programs & Cost-Saving Options

Additional Services

Christian Community Service (CCS) offers various services to our clients throughout the year, including:

  • Emergency Financial Assistance: offered on an emergency and case-by-case basis

  • Holiday Dinners: served for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas

  • Holiday Take-a-Tag Program: Community-sponsored provides Christmas gifts collection and distribution for local children

  • Back-to-School Drive: supplies backpacks and school supplies for local, school-age children

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