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Making the first call to a food pantry can be hard. You are not alone. You qualify. Free and confidential. No family should feel hunger.

978-283-6776

Or register online right now! Just fill out our New Shopper form and we’ll aim to get back to you in one to two business days.

Need food ASAP? No problem. Come to our Gloucester Food Pantry (28 Emerson Ave., Gloucester MA) M-F from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or our Ipswich Community Food Pantry (00 Southern Heights, Ipswich MA) for a “Quick Trip” 3-5 day supply of groceries while you wait for your application to be processed.

FOOD PANTRIES

Our pantries in Gloucester and Ipswich offer weekly curbside grocery pickup and limited delivery
Milk, produce, eggs, meat, cheese, dry and canned goods
Free delicious meals ready to eat
Diapers and pet food
Apply to use our refrigerated food lockers in Gloucester and Ipswich to pick-up groceries after hours and on weekends. Click here to apply.

A Resource for You and Your Family

apply for snap benefits

SNAP can help you buy the healthy food you need to take care of yourself and your family.

978-283-6776 ext. 201 or snap@foodpantry.org

CLICK HERE for more information.

community MEals

GLOUCESTER FOOD PANTRY (28 Emerson Ave., Gloucester MA)

Dine in-person M-F from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Meals available to-go M-F from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

IPSWICH COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY (00 Southern Heights, Ipswich MA)

Meals are also available to-go at the Ipswich Community Food Pantry W-Th from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

programs and services

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DUSKY’S CORNER

In addition to groceries, The Open Door offers pet food for clients with dogs and cats.

Pets are family—and helping keep them fed supports household stability and the emotional comfort they provide.

What’s available: Dry and canned dog and cat food, and treats

How to get pet food: Add it to your weekly grocery order, or vsit during business hours if you need it sooner

Want to donate? We welcome donations of dry and wet pet food, and dog/cat treats Monday–Friday at our Gloucester Food Pantry. Thank you for helping care for our community—humans and pets alike.

frequently asked questions

Who can get help from The Open Door?

We serve 11 cities and towns: Gloucester, Rockport, Ipswich, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Hamilton, Wenham, Boxford, Topsfield, Rowley, and Georgetown. You must also comply with current TEFAP Income Guidelines to qualify for our food services.

Where do I start?

Need food right now? Come to either food pantry during business hours to get a “Quick Trip” 3-5 day grocery supply. From there, apply online to make custom, weekly grocery orders HERE. Our team will process your application in a few business days.

If you need help with an application for SNAP benefits, email us at snap@foodpantry.org OR call 978-283-6776 and choose Option 2 to book an appointment.

Community Meals (in-person and to-go): You can also dine with us in-person M-F from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at or Gloucester Food Pantry. Meals to-go are also available at both the Gloucester Food Pantry and Ipswich Community Food Pantry during business hours.

We also offer Mobile Markets, view our full schedule here. Additional programs include Medically Tailored Groceries, Summer Meals for Kids, Holiday Meal Baskets, Nutrition Education and Workshops, referrals for Household Essentials from Second Glance and more.

The Open Door serves 11 communities: Gloucester, Rockport, Ipswich, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Hamilton, Wenham, Boxford, Topsfield, Rowley, and Georgetown. Mobile sites in Danvers and Lynn.