Welcome to the Pantry!
Visit us to pick up staple foods for you and your family, drop off donated food, or just to say “Hi
Operating Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 11:30am Closed on public holidays.
The pantry will be closed when Lowell Public Schools are closed due to inclement winter weather.
Clients
First 30 households are served on Monday.
First 50 households are served on 3 other days.
Waiting line will be closed once the number of households is reached.
Clients Entrance
200 Central St, Lowell (Wheelchair accessible)
Donors
Please drop off donation during the pantry’s open hours. Park at 13 Hurd St, Lowell to unload and bring in your food. Note the police may take notice if the car is park for more than 5 mins.
Donors Entrance
13 Hurd St, Lowell
Happenings in the Pantry
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Pantry Newsletter
Shares relevant news and events about the pantry, volunteers, donors, supporters, and friends twice or three times annually
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A Guide for new and returning Clients
Providing food assistance to food assistance to individuals and families in need, regardless of race, language, creed, religion or country of origin.
We serve individuals and families living in Lowell and seven surrounding communities, including Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro, Westford, and Wilmington. The pantry offers a regular first order and a smaller second order of food per calendar month.
Check-in at 200 Central St, Lowell
All clients, new or returning, must bring your ID (Identification) and a few reusable bags to register and pick up your food every time. Click for pantry opening hours.
Exit at 13 Hurd St, Lowell
After your registration, please wait for your order. You will leave with your food via the exit at 13 Hurd St. If you drive a car, please park at the designated parking place to load your food. Please note that the Police may take notice if the car is park for more than 5 mins.
Nobody should ever go to bed hungry
There are many ways that you can be involved in helping to get food on their table.
Donating Food To The Pantry
Donations from individuals and business are appreciated. All donations can be dropped off during the pantry’s open hours. You can park at 13 Hurd St, Lowell, to unload and bring in your food. Please note that the Police may take notice if the car is park for more than 5 mins.
The Open Pantry is always in need of perishable and non-perishable items. These include:
Staple food: Canned vegetables, canned fruits, fruit juices, canned beef, turkey or chicken, canned soups and stews, tuna, pasta, cereal, powdered milk, macaroni & cheese, rice, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, jams, beans, oatmeal, cooking supplies, baking supplies, eggs, milk, vegetables, fruits etc.
Basic toiletries: Soap, toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, toothpaste, shampoo, toothbrush, adult diapers, etc.
Essential infant supplies: Baby bottles, formula, baby food, wipes, diapers of all sizes, etc., to assist mothers and their babies in need.
Pet food: Dry food, canned food, and treats, are appreciated.
During Thanksgiving and Christmas, we welcome donations of frozen turkeys, chickens, hams or canned hams, and holiday side dishes. However, please check with the Pantry before donating, as we have limited space and refrigeration capacity during the festive season.
Since our storage space is limited, we also welcome gift cards in small denominations, like $10 to share with families during the holiday season or whenever our supplies run low.
Donating Funds
Starting a Food Drive Or Collection Box
Organizing a Fundraising Event
Volunteering
About The Pantry
The Open Pantry of Greater Lowell was established in 1981 as the first food pantry in Lowell and is a tax exempt 501c(3) organization devoted to relieving hunger in the Greater Lowell community. Click below to learn more.
The Open Pantry is a proud member of the following community groups:
Contact Us
Feel free to call us at 978-453-6693 during pantry’s hours of operation.
Mailing Address
13 Hurd Street
PO Box 7258
Lowell, MA 01852