Additional Resources
North County
Berkshire Food Project: First Congregational Church, Main Street, North Adams, 413-664-6378, lunch Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Berkshire Dream Center Mobile Food Pantry: No requirements; 413-522-3495, 4th Wednesday of the month, Mohawk Forest 5:00 p.m., Brayton Hill 5:45 p.m., Greylock 6:30 p.m.
Community Bible Church: Must be Mass. resident, call church for application, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., third Wednesday, 160 Bridges Road, Williamstown, 413-458-5556.
Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Mobile Food Bank: No proof of eligibility required, bring your own bags, rain or shine; 11:00 a.m. to noon, second and fourth Tuesdays, Adams Council on Aging/Visitors Center, 3 Hoosac St., Adams, 413-743-8333; 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., first and third Fridays, The Brien Center, 124 American Legion Drive, North Adams, 413-247-9738.
Food Bank of Western Mass “Brown Bag”: For people over 55 who meet certain income guidelines. Call to apply, Food Bank 413-247-9738 or 1-800-247-9632 or visit Council on Aging. 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., 4th Friday of each month, Adams Council on Aging/Visitors Center, 3 Hoosac St., Adams, 413-743-8333; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., 4th Friday of each month, The Brien Center, 124 American Legion Drive, North Adams, 413-247-9738.
Al Nelson Friendship Center Food Pantry: Assistance to residents of Clarksburg, Florida, and North Adams every other week, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wednesdays, please call on Wednesday between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for delivery on Thursday morning. 45 Eagle St., North Adams, 413-664-0123. Free children’s diapers from the Berkshire Diaper Project.
St. Patrick and St. Raphael Parish Williamstown: Assistance to residents of Williamstown, Hancock, New Ashford, and Pownal, Vt., form of ID required, can provide assistance on an emergency basis by phone only; 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., first and third Wednesdays, 53 Southworth St., Williamstown, 413-458-4946, ext. 11.
The Salvation Army: For North County residents only, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays, deliveries on Wednesday 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., all on Tuesday between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for delivery on Wednesday. 393 River St., North Adams, 413-663-7987. For emergency pantry, call 413-663-7987.
Free Lunch Saturday: Every Saturday. Members and Friends of the First Baptist Church on the corner of Main and Eagle Streets, will serve a free Saturday lunch. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Please use Eagle Street Entrance.