{"id":200,"date":"2023-04-27T15:37:37","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T19:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/las310-sp23\/?page_id=200"},"modified":"2023-05-11T12:10:58","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T16:10:58","slug":"food-pantry-resources-holyoke","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/las310-sp23\/food-pantry-resources-holyoke\/","title":{"rendered":"Food pantry resources – Holyoke"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"Margaret\u2019s Pantry <\/strong>by Providence Ministries<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n

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In 1980 Margaret McCleary, at 14, worked at the Mercy Hospital, where she noticed many homeless in starvation. After joining the \u201cSister of\u00a0 Providence,\u201d Sr. Margaret<\/em> carried out her vision of giving a warm meal to anyone <\/strong>who needed it, no questions asked. Thus, Kate\u2019s kitchen was opened to serve the most vulnerable individual in the community.<\/p>\n

Providence \u00a0Ministries has become one of the largest non-profit organizations connecting social services in the Pioneer Valley. It provides pantries for three meals and three snacks for four days to those who need them. (PM).<\/p>\n

The Providence Ministries serve the people in Holyoke, and communities in Western MA, except for Springfield; however, they serve Springfield residents with emergency needs due to fire or other tragedies.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact Brenda Lamagdeleine, <\/a>Pantry Manager56 Cabot St.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Holyoke, MA 01040
\n413-533-5909 ext. 8.<\/p>\n

Visit their Website:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/www.provministries.org\/portfolio\/margarets-pantry\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Open from Monday \u2013 Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00. PM.
\nPantry Distribution Hours: Monday to Friday from 10:30 to 12:00.
\nDonations are received from\u00a0<\/span>Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 2:00 PM.
\nSummer Hours: Closed Fridays.<\/p>\n

Proof of residence is required. However, you will always be served, even if you don\u2019t have any personal documentation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Providence Ministries can arrange for those who cannot pick up their food on the established hours by calling their office.<\/p>\n

Special arrangements can be made for food pick up outside regular hours of 10:30a-12:00p by calling 413-533-5909.<\/p>\n

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Margaret\u2019s Pantry. Providence Ministries<\/i>. (n.d.). https:\/\/www.provministries.org\/portfolio\/margarets-pantry\/<\/p>\n

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\"Salvation<\/h3>\n

Emergency Food Pantry<\/h3>\n

By Salvation Army Massachusetts Division- Holyoke Corps Community Center<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Emergency Food Pantry has been working in favor of the community since 1865. First, it was named the East London Christian Mission, <\/em>now globally recognized as The Salvation Army.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

William Booth<\/em>, an itinerate pastor, created this organization from a grassroots effort that saw \u201cLights in darkest England, Security from fire, Fair wages for fair work<\/b>\u201d (TSA, Motto). He referred to this organization as a volunteer army, <\/em>ready to serve its neighbors with conviction and without discrimination. The TSA said, \u201ctheir mission was to help others in Jesus\u2019 name, meeting their physical and spiritual needs\u201d (TSA). Thus, the Salvation Army preserves William Booth\u2019s <\/em>Army structure, so its Officers and Leaders are appointed pastors.<\/p>\n

The Salvation Army Mission is to serve at home and internationally, now serving the most vulnerable people in 130 countries. Thank you, Salvation Army.<\/em><\/p>\n

Food Pantry in Holyoke<\/strong><\/p>\n

Serves families and independent individuals, disabled veterans, and any underprivileged struggling to meet their ends.<\/p>\n

Address: <\/strong><\/p>\n

271 Appleton Street, Holyoke, 4 miles away
\n413-532-6312<\/a>
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Once a month:<\/strong> Emergency Food Pantry distributes one bag per family containing essential food.<\/p>\n

Tuesday and Thursday, <\/strong>at 11:00 AM, Salvation Army distributes vegetables and bread to individuals and families in need.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact their nearest location<\/a> to apply.<\/p>\n

Website: Program\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0Website<\/a><\/p>\n

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Eligibility:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anyone<\/strong> can access this program<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Languages:\u00a0English<\/div>\n
Cost:\u00a0<\/span>Free<\/div>\n
Coverage Area: This program covers the following cities: Chicopee, MA. Holyoke, MA., and South Hadley, MA.<\/div>\n
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Proof of Residency<\/strong>: photo ID is <\/span>Required.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Salvation Army Holyoke Corps<\/i>. Feeding our Hungry Neighbors (n.d.). https:\/\/easternusa.salvationarmy.org\/massachusetts\/holyoke\/https:\/\/easternusa.salvationarmy.org\/massachusetts\/holyoke\/<\/p>\n

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The Food Bank of Western, MA.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n


\nReviewed by findhelp, on 04\/09\/2023, Public Benefit Corporation. <\/strong>The Stop & Shop Family Foundation grants the Mobile Food Bank Program of Western Massachusetts delivers fresh and non-perishable pantry food to a community location for immediate distribution to local residents of that area. The Mobile Food Bank Program (MFB) suggests arriving 10- 15 minutes before the distribution time, and to bring bags or a box to carry out the food.
\nPlease check their program\u2019s website<\/a> <\/span>and call 413-419-0079<\/a><\/span> before picking up your food because the MFB changes its delivery locations continually.
\nThe Mobile Food Bank program has no eligibility requirement, and everyone is welcome to receive fresh, nutritious food.
\nMFB partnered with Amherst Survival Center & The Boulders 156 Brittany Mnr. Amherst 1st Wed1 \u2013 2 PM.<\/strong>
\nLanguage:<\/strong>English
\nCost: <\/strong>Free
\nNext Steps:<\/strong>
\nFacebook:<\/strong>
\nProgram\u2019s Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:<\/strong><\/div>\n
\u00a0Program\u2019s Twitter<\/a><\/div>\n

Coverage Area:<\/strong>
\nThe Mobile Food Bank Program delivers food in the following counties: Berkshire County, MA; Franklin County, MA. Hampden County, MA, and Hampshire County, MA.
\nFindhelp, A Public Benefit Corporation Database, gathers primary human resources.
\nThe Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. (2023, April 21). Mobile\u00a0<\/i>
\n Food Bank | The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts<\/i>. The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts |. https:\/\/www.foodbankwma.org\/get-help\/mobile-food-bank\/
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Open Pantry Community Services, INC<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Emergency Food Pantry in Springfield.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Open Pantry\u2019s Emergency Food Pantry (EFP) has been serving the community of Springfield since 1975, supplying families and independent individuals with groceries.<\/p>\n

EFP also has developed a unique food system for seniors, allowing them to select their pantry food on the 3rd Monday of the month without being rushed. Staff members and volunteers are ready to help them with questions, choosing their pantry, and pushing their grocery carts.<\/p>\n

In addition, EFP provided help in filling out applications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and for those who are having trouble claiming this program.<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong><\/p>\n

2460 Main Street in Suite 108 & 108B in the Plaza Del Mercado in Springfield. (413) 737-5353.<\/p>\n

EFP Serves the community Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.<\/p>\n

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For more information, also call (413) 737-5354<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Emergency Food Pantry<\/i>. (n.d.). https:\/\/www.openpantry.org\/emergency-food-pantry.php<\/p>\n

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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY at St<\/span>. Mary\u2019s Church of Westfield, MA.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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“A Roman Catholic Community Serving God and Neighbor”<\/p>\n

\u00a0St. Vincent De Paul Society at St. Mary\u2019s Church of Westfield has been nursing those struggling with their utilities or who have lost their jobs, offering them contributions to mitigate their suffering.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0St. Vincent De Paul Society at St. Mary\u2019s has assisted people with medical emergencies and unexpected circumstances, such as paying for funeral expenses. In addition,\u00a0<\/span>St Vicent De Paul has helped people\u00a0<\/span><\/em>with other emergency bills, for example, paying an overdue bill or rent, as well as preparing them and finding clothes for job interviews.<\/span><\/p>\n

All this assistance is possible thanks to generous donations from St. Vincent de Paul Society members and volunteers who dedicate their valuable time to serving their neighbors. Thanks to their generosity, St. Vincent De Paul Society can feed the need of people experiencing homelessness, serving them a warm plate at the table and shelter and burying them with dignity and respect when they pass away.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0St. Vincent De Paul Society has a mission of compassion and sacrifice for those in need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information about the food pantry, call 413-568-5619, press #1, or visit their website at\u00a0https:\/\/www.stmarysofwestfield.com\/st-vincent-de-paul-society<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Food Pantry: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Eligibility:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>At St. Mary\u2019s Church of Westfield,<\/span><\/em>\u00a0everyone is eligible regardless of socioeconomic status.<\/span><\/p>\n

May God Bless you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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ST. Mary\u2019s Parish. A Roman Catholic Community Serving\u00a0 God and Neighbor. ST. Vincent De Paul Society. Westfield, MA.<\/i> (n.d.). https:\/\/www.stmarysofwestfield.com\/st-vincent-de-paul-society.<\/p>\n

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