Food Security

Acton Food Pantry

The Acton Food Pantry provides 4 days of dry and fresh food, and if available also diapers, wipes, baby food and basic household products.  It is located at 235 Summer Road Boxborough is open on:  Wednesdays from 10am-7pm  and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30am [closed the 4th week of each month]. Drive-through service. No appointment necessary.  New clients are welcome (registration info here). Reachable by Acton CAT and Boxborough MART bus.   For people who have a transportation barrier there is limited home delivery service available (978) 635-9295. 

Open Table Maynard

Open Table's pantry in Maynard is operating as an open-air drive-thru service. Volunteers bring pre-packed bags of groceries to cars, respecting social distancing guidelines. Pre-order groceries online through link below.

Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:00pm (Senior 60+ hours)

Tuesdays 3:00 – 6:30pm

Thursdays 1:00 – 4:30pm 

Mt Calvary Community Supper

Every Wednesday evening Mt Calvary Community Supper (472 Massachusetts Ave in Acton with entrance in the rear off Prospect St.) provides a hot meal, restaurant stye,  for all.   Indoor (handicap accessible), sit-down dinner where you can enjoy the company of others. Doors open at 4:15 with the meal starting at 4:30-5:45pm.     

Little Free Pantry

The Little Free Pantry is stocked and open to be accessible to anyone at any time.  We give without expectations or strings attached, neighbors helping neighbors.  Available at: West Acton Baptist Church (592 Mass Ave),  Congregation Beth Elohim (133 Prospect St, Acton), and United Church of Christ Boxborough (723 Mass Ave).

Boxborough FreeBee Market

Sharing food to prevent waste, fight food insecurity, and promote local consumption - for all.  ❤️

On Saturdays (spring - fall) 10:30-noon (or until they run out), stop by and take home fruit and veggies, baked goods, and more!

May 18 - Oct 19 2025

30 Middle Road, Boxborough

Stow Food Pantry

In-person shopping 3 times a month at the Pompeo Community Center in Stow by appointment only. No referral necessary. Call or email to make an appointment. 

Guest Table Community Dinner

Guest Table at First Parish Church serves a free community dinner on the second Friday of each month. All are welcome—families with children, adults living alone, couples, friends, and seniors. Enjoy a delicious meal at 353 Great Rd in Stow MA. Doors open at 5 PM, dinner is served at 5:30 PM.

Each month they serve 60-100 guests from over 15 towns in the metrowest area. Dinners are nut free, with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Facility is wheelchair accessible.

Lasagna Love

If you could use a hand with dinner one night in the coming weeks, sign up on their website . Local volunteers are eager to cook a meal to support their neighbors.

Meals on Wheels

Minuteman Senior Services' Meals on Wheels (MOW) program delivers lunch to homebound seniors who are unable to provide their own meals, and who meet certain guidelines. Learn more and inquire on their website.

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

WIC provides nutritional support to purchase healthy food for children under age 5 and pregnant women. Income guidelines apply. Some families are automatically eligible for WIC if they receive TAFDC, SNAP or certain MassHealth plans. 

SNAP Benefits 

The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) administers SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)  benefits, formerly known as Food Stamps. SNAP provides a monthly benefit to buy nutritious foods.  Visit the SNAP Retailer Locator to find locations that accept SNAP. Learn more about eligibility requirements, and apply online. 

SNAP Match at AB Farmers Market

The AB Farmers Market matches SNAP benefits with a weekly $25 SNAP match funded by ABFN Supporters. Use your EBT card and SNAP account to buy fresh, local foods at the market every Sunday during the ABFM season (June 16 - October 13, 2024). 

For example, if an EBT card user debits their card $25, ABFN will match $25, and they will end up with $50 in SNAP scrips to spend at market!