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Meal & Food Resources
Meal & Food Resources in Holyoke & Chicopee
Local Resources*
Access Care Partners
Information & referrals for in-home Support and services for elders, persons with disabilities and caregiver support. Home-delivered and congregate meals (Latino, vegetarian, and medically tailored options available).
(413) 538-9020, www.accesscarepartners.org
Department of Transitional Assistance (administers Food Stamps)
72-100 Front Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-5400
www.mass.gov/dta
Holyoke Council on Aging & Senior Center Help with fuel assistance, SNAP, health insurance questions, fitness classes, and support groups.
Brown Bag for Elders Program, 4th Tuesday, 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
291 Pine St, Holyoke
(413) 322-5625
https://www.holyoke.org/departments/council-on-aging/
WIC Women, Infants and Children Program
For pregnant women and families with children up to age 5.
300 High Street, Holyoke
(413) 534-2460
Valley Opportunity Council
300 High Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-1554
www.valleyopp.com
Free Meal Programs*
Bethlehem Baptist Community Church, Soup Kitchen
304 Elm Street, Holyoke
(413) 533-4590
1st & last Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
First Congregational Church of Chicopee, Hot Meals Program
306 Chicopee St.
413-592-0396
1st & 3rd Sunday, 5-6:30 pm, curbside pickup
Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry
Dinner, Mon-Fri: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
170 Pendexter Ave.
413-592-9258
Providence Ministries, Kate’s Kitchen
51 Hamilton St., Holyoke
(413) 533-5909
Open 7 days, 12-1 p.m. for lunch and 5-6 p.m. for dinner
The Salvation Army Feeding Program Meals-to-Go
512 Pleasant St., Holyoke
413-532-6312
Thursdays from 12 – 1 p.m., or until meals run out
Westfield Soup Kitchen
101 Meadow St., Westfield
413-572-9147
Sunday through Friday at 5 pm
Food Pantries*
First Congregational Church of Chicopee, Regina’s Pantry
306 Chicopee St.
413-592-0396
Sunday, 5-6:30 p.m.
Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry
170 Pendexter Ave.
413-592-9258
Pickup 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Margaret’s Pantry
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
56 Cabot Street, Holyoke
(413) 538-8026***
Parish Cupboard
738 Main St., West Springfield
413-734-7969
Monday – Friday: 9 – 11:00 a.m.
The Salvation Army: Food Pantry
512 Pleasant St., Holyoke
413-532-6312
One scheduled each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – call for date
The Salvation Army: Baked Goods & Vegetables
512 Pleasant St., Holyoke
(413) 532-6312
Tuesday & Thursday, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Westfield Food Pantry
101 Meadow St., Westfield
(413) 572-0802
Monday & Thursday 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and Friday 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Mobile Food Bank**, 413-247-9738
Food Bank of Western Mass, Mobile Food Bank
50 Broadway St., Chicopee
2nd & 4th Monday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
40 Leary Drive, Holyoke (Beaudoin Village)
1st & 3rd Monday, 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
485 Appleton St., Holyoke
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
70 North Bridge St., Holyoke
2nd & 4th Friday, 1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
*Residency / verification may be requested
**Please bring empty shopping bag
***Call for an appointment
- Please visit foodbankwma.org/get-help/food-finder/ for additional meal and food resources in the surrounding area.
- Please call The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts’ SNAP Department at 413-247-9738 to find out if you are eligible for SNAP (provides cash for groceries to low income individuals and families) and HIP (which provides SNAP recipients with extra money for fresh produce).
- For additional community resources, please visit 413cares.org.
Subject to change. Please contact resources directly for most current information.
Slainté & Sabor
Slainte & Sabor, Holyoke’s Community Cookbook, is available in English and Spanish at the Explore Holyoke website. The Holyoke Community Cookbook Project fosters stronger community resilience, promotes health equity, and advances food justice by bringing people together to create a shared cookbook. This vibrant collection features cherished family recipes from Holyoke residents, alongside artwork and personal stories that celebrate culture and community. It also offers practical guidance on local food resources and initiatives to support access and empowerment.