Frequently Asked Questions

Do I qualify? What's the income limit?

If you're a Weymouth resident and meet the US Department of Agriculture's income guidelines, you qualify. If you don't meet the income guidelines, but your family is still dealing with food insecurity (doesn't always know where its next meal is coming from), please come see us and we can talk about your situation. 

If you aren't a Weymouth resident, there are a lot of resources out there, please contact Project Bread's FoodSource hotline at 1-800-645-8333 Monday - Friday anytime between 8am and 7pm and on Saturday between 10am and 2pm for more information.

How do I get S.N.A.P. (a.k.a. food stamps)?

To find out if you qualify for the S.N.A.P. program head to www.gettingsnap.org or call the FoodSource hotline at 1-800-645-8333 Monday - Friday anytime between 8am and 7pm and on Saturday between 10am and 2pm.

What if I can't make your open hours?

Please call the Food Pantry at 781-331-7682 Tuesday - Friday between 8am and noon if you aren't able to make our pop-up pantry hours and we can try to set up another time when you can come by and pick up food.

What kind of food do you provide and how much?

The Food Pantry provides 3-4 days' worth of supplemental food for most families. The food we have changes daily depending on what we've been able to gather from various sources around town and beyond. You will select all the food yourself, so you won't get anything you don't need or want. The food that's available mostly consists of staples: fruits and vegetables, meat (there's usually a vegetarian option), eggs, cheese, milk, bread and other groceries like pasta, applesauce, peanut butter, canned tuna or chicken. There's also a shelf of miscellaneous items from which you'll be able to select a number of items you'd like. 

Where does the food come from?

We purchase much of the food at a wholesale price or at a highly discounted rate from the Greater Boston Food Bank, local farms, and restaurant suppliers. We also distribute food donated from community schools, churches, neighborhood associations, and businesses. Many local grocery stores also pitch in, including Whole Foods in both Weymouth and Hingham, BJs, Shaw's, and Stop & Shop. When you come in, the food you'll get will come from a variety of these sources. 

For all other questions

For pop-up pantry related questions including hours, locations, home delivery services, and what to expect upon my visit, please visit our hours and locations page. Or contact the Weymouth Food Pantry directly.