During the summer of 2023, the Wakefield Food Pantry, along with the help of the Scouts of Wakefield, set up four Little Free Pantries around town. You can deposit and pick up dry goods at any time of day. 

Little Free Pantry Locations:

Wakefield Town Hall – 1 Lafayette Street

First Baptist Church – Common Street Construction (corner of Lafayette and Common Street)

Most Blessed Sacrament Parish – 1155 Main Street

First United Methodist Church – 273 Vernon Street

The Little Free Pantry located in front of the First Baptist Church building site on Common Street is currently the most active and could use help replenishing stock. Here is a list of suggested Little Free Pantry donations:

Proteins

Fish (canned or packets) tuna, salmon, sardines

Peanut butter

Assorted nut mix, trail mix

Protein bars

Fruits & Vegetables

Apple Sauce

Dried fruit, cranberries, raisins

Canned fruit (cans or individual cups)

Grains & Carbs

Pasta, canned pasta meals, Mac & Cheese

Cereal (individual or boxes)

Cereal bars & granola bars

Crackers, pretzels, popcorn

Soups, Stocks & Broth

Soups (boxed or canned)

Beef stew

Campbell’s Ready Meals

Chili

Milk & Beverages

Shelf Stable Milk

Water Bottles

Juice Boxes

In addition to the Little Free Pantries, there are Wakefield Food Pantry drop off locations where dry goods may be donated. There is a drop box at the Civic Center (467 Main Street) on the lower level entrance by the Boys & Girls Club. Donations may also be made at the library, in the vestibule at our Avon Street entrance. `Items other than dry goods (such as cleaning supplies, feminine products, etc.) may be dropped off at the pantry during open hours: Tuesday, Thursday 9:00-1:00 and Thursday 6:30-7:30. 

If you or someone you know needs assistance with food, housing, or finances, visit our website to explore some local resources.