The Acton Food Pantry has been providing food to residents-in-need in Acton, MA and surrounding towns since 1984.
Acton Food Pantry is committed to alleviating food insecurity in our area by partnering with the community to provide access to food with care, dignity, and respect. Established in 1984, we are a 501 (c)(3).
The Food Pantry services are free to clients. Distribution and client registration hours are Wednesday 10 am to 7 pm and Thursday 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Starting in February there will be new hours, new location, and appointment only. Visit here for more information.
If you have not received a registration card or you are a new client please register here and bring a piece of mail with your name and address on it.
All information is confidential and never shared outside of the pantry staff. Thank you.
Looking for ways to help? Please donate via our Amazon Wish List.
Thank you!
Pantry Hours
Please note: Starting February 2026 we will be opn at 21 Maple Street, Acton, MA, by appointment only and new hours.
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Wednesday: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
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Thursday: 9:30 am to 11:30 am
The pantry is closed the week of the 4th Wednesday of each month.
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Click here for information on other area food pantries
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PLEASE NOTE OUR WEATHER POLICY
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If AFP needs to close due to inclement weather we will post it on our website. Unless our website says otherwise we will remain open. If there is a delay in opening we will post that as well.
Additional Resources
Mt. Calvary Community Supper: Wednesdays, 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm at 472 Mass Ave, Acton.
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West Acton Baptist Church - 592 Mass Ave, Acton. Mini Food Pantry is located next to parking lot and available 24/7 to anyone needing food.
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Congregation Beth Elohim - 133 Prospect St, Acton. Mini Food Pantry just off the driveway on the left at the first turnoff, as you enter driveway. Free and open 24/7.
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Open Table: 33 Main Street, Maynard. Pantry distribution in Maynard Municipal Parking Lot between Summer St and Main St. Please enter from Summer Street (across from the Fine Arts Theater). Guests will remain in their cars. Hours:
Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:00pm (Seniors 65+)
Tuesdays 3:00 – 6:30pm
Thursdays 1:00 – 4:30pm
Acton Food Pantry partners with the Greater Boston Food Bank.
Call us: 978-635-9295