Open Pantry’s Emergency Food Pantry

Open Pantry’s Emergency Food Pantry, located at 2460 Main Street in Springfield, MA, is a nonprofit organization founded in 1975 that provides free non-perishable groceries to individuals and families in need on an emergency basis. The pantry serves residents of Springfield and surrounding areas in Hampden County, with clients able to visit up to six times per year, and senior recipients eligible for up to twelve visits annually including a dedicated Senior Food Choice program. Nearly half of the people served are families, with almost 50% of distributed food going to children, and the organization operates Monday through Friday with additional community support services including holiday meal programs and on-site SNAP assistance.