Wakefield Food Pantry Is Open and Ready to Serve Those in Need

With the loss of federal SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, please know that the Wakefield Food Pantry (WFP) is here to serve our neighbors in need. The WFP team anticipates that this loss in benefits will create an immediate crisis for our most vulnerable neighbors. Recently, we saw a 23% increase in the number of households we serve. We must rely on community support to fill this massive gap.

The WFP is asking you for help to support our neighbors in need. One in every 20 Wakefield residents live in poverty, and they are even more vulnerable to food insecurity when challenged with uncertain times. For families already struggling, this is an immediate crisis, not a policy matter. They may be forced to skip meals, sacrifice nutrition or leave bills unpaid to put food on the table.

Financial donations are extraordinarily important during these times. When the WFP receives financial support, we can work with the Greater Boston Food Bank and others to purchase the most needed items at a reduced cost.

We need your help today! Your donation is a direct lifeline to assist us to:

• Provide Fresh Groceries: Meet the sudden increase in demand for nutritious food.
• Maximize Every Dollar You Donate: As a pantry, we purchase food in bulk at lower prices, ensuring your gift goes further and reduces waste.
• Ensure Stability: Offer dignity and critical support during this period of uncertainty.

For those in need: the Pantry is open on Tuesdays (9am-1pm) and Thursdays (9am-1pm and 6:30pm-7:30pm) and our Little Free Pantries are open 24/7.

Please visit our website www.wakefieldfoodpantry.org to learn about the most needed items, food donation drop-off locations, our Little Free Pantries locations, and how to make financial contributions online and by mail.

Together, we can ensure that no one in our Wakefield Community goes hungry.