{"id":220,"date":"2023-04-27T16:34:35","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T20:34:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/las310-sp23\/?page_id=220"},"modified":"2023-05-10T10:31:01","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T14:31:01","slug":"220-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/las310-sp23\/220-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Food Pantry in Northampton, MA., and Chicopee, MA."},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #003366\"><em><strong>Northampton Survival Center\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"m6f3yQG8vf\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northamptonsurvival.org\/get-food\/northampton-pantry\/\">Northampton Survival Center and Pantry<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Northampton Survival Center and Pantry&#8221; &#8212; Northampton Survival Center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northamptonsurvival.org\/get-food\/northampton-pantry\/embed\/#?secret=VDfuHsdHQw#?secret=m6f3yQG8vf\" data-secret=\"m6f3yQG8vf\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northamptonsurvival.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/fruits-and-vegetables-540x270.jpg\" alt=\"Fruits and Veggies\" width=\"418\" height=\"209\" \/><strong>Free food Pantry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Northampton Survival Center(N.S.C.) initiated its services in 1979 in the Parish Hall of St. John\u2019sEpiscopal Church on Elm Street. It was first funded by the Diocese\u2019s Venture in Missions Project. Thanks to the hard work and support of community members, donations, and volunteers to organize a food pantry, N.S.C. can continue this act of care for our neighbors.<\/p>\n<p>The Northampton Survival Center location is committed to supporting low-income individuals and families around Hampshire County by mitigating their needs. It offers meals, pantry food, and other essential resources in an environment of respect and careful consideration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vegetables, fruit, bread, and personal care items can be picked up weekly.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pantry food is distributed once a month. <\/strong>Neighbors can choose from shelf-stable food such as meat, bread, dairy, fruits, and vegetables.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NSC Outdoor Distribution\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qD7X1RxjB8I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>For instructions on the parking distribution, please click the link below. Available in Spanish and English.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.northamptonsurvival.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/map-of-parking-lot-with-instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Outdoor Distribution Parking Lot Instructions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Like the Amherst Survival Center, the Northampton location offers delivery to Seniors and others who cannot pick up their pantry food.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For delivery information, <\/strong>call\u00a0413-586-6564 or <strong>email<\/strong> alexander@northamptonsurvival.org.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 265 Prospect Street<br \/>\nNorthampton, MA 01060.<\/p>\n<p>For general information and other community programs, visit their website at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.northamptonsurvival.org\/get-food\/northampton-pantry\/\">https:\/\/www.northamptonsurvival.org\/get-food\/northampton-pantry\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Northampton Survival Center. Northampton Survival Center and Pantry. 2016-2023.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Northampton Survival Center. (2023, February 16). <i>Northampton Survival Center and Pantry <\/i>\u00a0https:\/\/www.northamptonsurvival.org\/get-food\/northampton-pantry\/<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/203e74_16529d26142e4e7eb488e88e9c1d9f4b~mv2.png\/v1\/crop\/x_0,y_22,w_728,h_171\/fill\/w_938,h_220,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_auto\/CAPV%20logo.png\" alt=\"CAPV logo.png\" width=\"344\" height=\"81\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Federal Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cCenter for Self-reliance and Food Pantry\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Community Action Pioneer Valley (C.A.P.V.) is the development of more than 1,000 community-based organizations known as Community in Action Agencies (C.A.A.s), formed in 1964 when Congress enacted the Economic\u00a0 Opportunity Act (E.O.A.) as a guide to the Civil Rights Acts, which ensured equal opportunity for all people.<\/p>\n<p>Thus Community Action Pioneer Valley is the development of Federal Initiatives known as the \u201cWar on Poverty\u201d (C.A.P.V.)., created to mitigate the need of lower-income individuals, recognizing their troubles and developing plans to aid their financial stability. Currently, C.A.P.V. has developed forty\u00a0 Community programs dedicated to improving the lives of our neighbors.<\/p>\n<p>So, C.A.P.V. offers Women, Infants, and Children (W.I.C.) a federal help debit card to buy food. The Community Action Pioneer Valley has locations in Amherst, Northampton, Greenfield, and Orange, MA.<\/p>\n<p>For more details about different programs, visit their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.communityaction.us\/fuel-assistance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> or call (413) 774-2318<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">For the Massachusetts W.I.C. For program income eligibility guidelines, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/service-details\/check-eligibility-for-wic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\"><span class=\"wixGuard\">\u200b<\/span>To access the Massachusetts W.I.C. online application,<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/how-to\/apply-for-the-women-infants-children-wic-nutrition-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\"><span class=\"wixGuard\">\u200b<\/span>To access the Massachusetts W.I.C. nondiscrimination statement,<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/service-details\/usda-nondiscrimination-statement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\"><strong>For more information on Community Action\u2019s W.I.C. services, please<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\"><strong>\u00a0contact the W.I.C. office in your area.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_7\">Greenfield W.I.C. Office<br \/>\n3 Osgood Street, Greenfield, MA 01301<br \/>\nPhone: 413-376-1160<\/p>\n<p>Amherst W.I.C. Office<br \/>\n1200 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01002<br \/>\nPhone: 413-548-1285<\/p>\n<p>Northampton W.I.C. Office<br \/>\nSilk Mill Building, 15 Straw Avenue, Suite 112, Florence, MA 01062<br \/>\nPhone: 413-387-1244<\/p>\n<p>Orange W.I.C. Office<br \/>\n119 New Athol Road, Suite 150, Orange, MA 01364<br \/>\nPhone: 978-544-8093<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i>Community Action Pioneer Valley\/ Fuel Assistance | website<\/i>. (n.d.). Website. https:\/\/www.communityaction.us\/fuel-assistance<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Manna Community Center\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Free Food Pantry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mannanorthampton.org\/\">MANNA SOUP KITCHEN INC<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/mannanorthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hunger-Lives-Here_sml-300x300.png\" width=\"205\" height=\"205\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Manna Community Center opened its doors on February 2021, offering basic needs that sometimes are taken for granted, such as access to a \u201cshower, laundry, wife, power outlets and a comfy seat to relax\u201d (Manna), as many people are becoming homeless and experiencing financial instability.<\/p>\n<p>So they are welcome and feel comfortable asking for what they need while receiving a plate of warm food.<\/p>\n<p>Manna is a standalone non-profit, serving over 1,500 meals per week between St. John\u2019s Kitchen and Edwards Church. Meals are available on the following days and times:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monday, 11:30 AM \u2013 12:30 PM, St. John\u2019s Church, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/St+John's+Episcopal+Church,+48+Elm+St,+Northampton,+MA+01060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">48 Elm St, Northampton<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, 11:30 AM \u2013 12:30 PM, St. John\u2019s Church, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/St+John's+Episcopal+Church,+48+Elm+St,+Northampton,+MA+01060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">48 Elm St, Northampton<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, 6:00 PM \u2013 7:00 PM, St. John\u2019s Church, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/St+John's+Episcopal+Church,+48+Elm+St,+Northampton,+MA+01060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">48 Elm St, Northampton<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, 11:30 AM \u2013 12:30 PM, St. John\u2019s Church, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/St+John's+Episcopal+Church,+48+Elm+St,+Northampton,+MA+01060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">48 Elm St, Northampton<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, 11:30 AM\u00a0\u2013 12:30 PM,\u00a0Edwards Church,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Edwards+Church,+297+Main+St,+Northampton,+MA+01060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">297 Main St, Northampton<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, 11:30 AM\u00a0\u2013 12:30 PM,\u00a0Edwards Church,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Edwards+Church,+297+Main+St,+Northampton,+MA+01060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">297 Main St, Northampton<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, call <strong>(413) 887 0500<\/strong> or click one of their locations. Copyright \u00a9 2023 \u00b7 48 Elm St Northampton MA 01060\u00a0 info at mannanorthampton dot org.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i>Manna Soup Kitchen Inc<\/i>. (n.d.). https:\/\/mannanorthampton.org\/<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.valleyopp.com\/application\/files\/4615\/6158\/5007\/logo.png\" \/><strong>A Federal Program in Chicopee, MA.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>W.I.C.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn UiGGAb\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\"><b>Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"dnXCYb\" role=\"button\" data-hveid=\"CFYQAQ\">\n<div class=\"aj35ze\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"L3Ezfd\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjAo9WO-r3-AhU5K1kFHdaVAfgQuk56BAhWEAI\">Valley Opportunity Council (V.O.C.) offers W.I.C. and other human services, including education, childcare, adult education, and preparation for G.E.D.<\/div>\n<div data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjAo9WO-r3-AhU5K1kFHdaVAfgQuk56BAhWEAI\">To apply for <strong>W.I.C. <\/strong>online, click here\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/forms\/apply-for-wic-online\">https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/forms\/apply-for-wic-online.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For more information about eligibility, class registration, services programs, and locations, call <a href=\"+14135521554\">(413) 552-1554<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit their website at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valleyopp.com\/food-nutrition\/wic\">https:\/\/www.valleyopp.com\/food-nutrition\/wic<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Valley Opportunity Council offers services in<strong> Holyoke Ludlow, Chicopee, and Westfield.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i>Valley Opportunity Council. WIC<\/i>. (n.d.). https:\/\/www.valleyopp.com\/food-nutrition\/wic<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwpv.org\/sites\/uwpv.org\/files\/uwpv-logo-header_0.png\" alt=\"Home\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Chicopee, cupboard\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A non-profit organization.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/businesswest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/WeHaveGiven-257x300.jpg\" width=\"51\" height=\"60\" \/>United Way of Pioneer Valley has served communities since 1928, originally called Community Chest, in Springfield,\u00a0 Mass. Throughout the course, it has changed its names, but its mission has grown stronger. Currently, it provides services to 25 communities of <strong>Hampden County, Granby, and South Hadley, <\/strong>out of poverty.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past 100 years, in the most challenging times, United Way has stepped at the front, creating solutions that mitigate the pain of those in need\u2014feeding and connecting them with other communities to work on lasting solutions that allow them to integrate into society and contribute to enhancing their neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<p>United Way of Pioneer Valley\u2019s mission is to continue lifting the 25 communities, mobilizing individuals and resources to strengthen communities.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, United Way of Pioneer Valley believes in excellence, accountability, diversity, creativity, and relevance, the most essential values working in favor of our community in progress.<\/p>\n<p><b>Springfield Location:<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\">\n<p>1441 Main St, Ste 147<br \/>\nSpringfield, MA 01103<br \/>\n413.737.2691<\/p>\n<div class=\"main-menu__dropdown is-expanded\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"nav-level-3 col-md-3 col-lg-4 menu-item-feeding-the-hungry\">\u00a0FEEDING THE HUNGRY IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS\n<ul>\n<li class=\"nav-level-3 col-md-3 col-lg-4 menu-item-feeding-the-hungry\">Click their website links for more details.<\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-level-4\"><a id=\"\" title=\"Feeding the hungry in the Pioneer Valley.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwpv.org\/chicopee-cupboard\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" name=\"\" data-drupal-link-system-path=\"node\/587\">Chicopee Cupboard<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-level-4\"><a title=\"Our in-house food pantry in downtown Springfield\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwpv.org\/springfield-cupboard-0\" data-drupal-link-system-path=\"node\/681\">Springfield Cupboard<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-level-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwpv.org\/springfield\" data-drupal-link-system-path=\"node\/603\">Springfield Service Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-level-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwpv.org\/civicrm\/contribute\/transact?reset=1&amp;id=25\" data-drupal-link-query=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;reset&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-drupal-link-system-path=\"civicrm\/contribute\/transact\">Feed-a-Family<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-level-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwpv.org\/pafec-cupboard\" data-drupal-link-system-path=\"node\/693\">P.A.F.E.C. Cupboard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jmoulton. (2023). About United Way of Pioneer Valley. <i>United Way of Pioneer Valley<\/i>. https:\/\/www.uwpv.org\/about-us<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Northampton Survival Center\u00a0 Northampton Survival Center and Pantry Free food Pantry Northampton Survival Center(N.S.C.) initiated its services in 1979 in the Parish Hall of St. John\u2019sEpiscopal Church on Elm Street. It was first funded by the Diocese\u2019s Venture in Missions Project. 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