Gloucester Pantry

Serving Gloucester, Rockport, Ipswich, Manchester and Essex.

The Open Door Gloucester Food Pantry offers weekly grocery appointments. Get free produce, protein, dairy, dry goods, hygiene items, and more. Quick-Trip, 3-5 day supplies of groceries are also available for those with or without a kitchen who need food as soon as possible.

Appointments to choose your groceries in-person can be placed online or by phone at 978-283-6776. New to The Open Door? Apply to order groceries online here.

You must comply with current TEFAP Income Guidelines to qualify for our food services.

Location: 28 Emerson Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930

Pick-up Hours:
Monday 9:45am – 6:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am – 6:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am – 6:00pm
Thursday 8:30am – 6:00pm
Friday 8:30am – 6:00pm

LIMITED deliveries available.

Pick-up groceries after hours and on weekends with our refrigerated food locker program. Click here to apply.

frequently asked questions

Where is the Gloucester Food Pantry?

28 Emerson Avenue, Gloucester Massachusetts 01930

Who can go to the Gloucester Food Pantry?

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.

We also have a food pantry in Ipswich, the Ipswich Community Food Pantry, open W-TH from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

What if I need groceries right now and cannot wait for my application to be processed?

No problem. Come to the Gloucester Food Pantry M-F from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a “Quick Trip” 3-5 day supply of groceries while you wait. While you’re here, take home a meal to-go or join us for dinner in our dining room from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.!

How can I access the refrigerated food lockers?

Apply here for our refrigerated food locker program! Our refrigerated food lockers allow shoppers to pick-up groceries 24/7 and are a perfect option for folks who cannot get to us during our business hours.

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.