ACTON FOOD PANTRY WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY 2/22 DUE TO THE BLIZZARD AND OPENING AT 11:00 ON TUESDAY 2/23.
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. Please note the Acton Food Pantry has moved and we are open for in-person shopping at 21 Maple Street, Acton, MA 017209.
To make an appointment please call: 978-440-0765.
Please leave a name and number and someone will call you back.
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Shopping and client registration hours are:
Monday: 2:00-4:00 PM - Appointment Only
Tuesday: 9:00 - 1:00 PM - Appointment Only
Wednesday: 9:00 - 12:00 PM Drive-through
Wednesday: 2:00 - 7:00 PM - Appointment Only
Thursday: 10:00 - 2:00 PM - Appointment Only
Friday: CLOSED
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.
Please note open hours below are by appointment only.
2026 Shopping Calendar
AFP closes for shopping during A/B school vacations.
March – Open
April – Closed for shopping April 20 – 24
May – Closed May 25th – TBD for shopping May 26
June – Closed for shopping June 25 – 30
July - Closed for shopping July 1 – 3
August – Open
September – Closed for shopping September 7 – TBD for shopping September 8
October – Closed for shopping Oct 12 – TBD for shopping Oct 13
November – Closed for shopping November TBD – 27
December – Closed for shopping December TBD – 31
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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
Looking for ways to help? Please donate via our Amazon Wish List.
Thank you!
Acton Food Pantry partners with the Greater Boston Food Bank.
Call us: 978-635-9295