10/29/2025
Here's the latest update we've received from the Mass Dept. of Transitional Assistance regarding November 1st SNAP benefits:
"Due to the Trump administration’s federal government shutdown, November SNAP benefits for all recipients are at risk of not being sent. If the shutdown extends beyond October 31, SNAP benefits scheduled for November will not be sent, meaning that approximately one million Massachusetts residents will not receive the food benefits they need and were promised.
DTA is working in coordination with food banks and emergency providers and maintaining daily communication with federal partners to monitor the situation. The Healey-Driscoll administration is exploring all available options to support affected residents while federal benefits remain suspended.
Constituents facing immediate need can access resources through the Project Bread FoodSource Hotline at (800) 645-8333 and local food pantries. DTA offices remain open to provide other services. State funded programs including HIP, TAFDC, and EAEDC continue normally.
We are monitoring the federal situation and will inform you immediately on updates.
You can find more information for you and constituents on mass.gov/SNAPupdates."
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Here's the most up-to-date list of local food pantries and free community meals we could gather. If you have updates/additions, please let us know and we'll keep updating these resources!
Ginny’s Helping Hand
https://ginnyshelpinghand.org/
52 Mechanic Street, Leominster, MA 01453
978-537-1387
Tuesday - Friday 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM – 4:00PM
** Can visit up to two times per month
The Spanish American Center
https://www.spanishamericancenter.org/current-projects/food-basket-challenge/sac-food-pantry/
112 Spruce Street Leominster, MA 01453
978-534-3145
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00AM-12:30PM
Catholic Charities
https://www.ccworc.org/locations/leominster-area-office/
196 Mechanic Street, Leominster, MA 01453
978-840-0696
Monday - Friday 8:30AM – 4:00PM
First Church Unitarian - Grains and Greens Food Pantry
15 West Street, Leominster, MA 01453
978-537-0310
Tuesdays 10:00AM-2:00PM, Thursdays 3:00PM-5:00PM
Community Meal second and fourth Saturday 1:00PM-2:00PM
St. Anna’s Parish - St. Matthew Society
https://stannaparish.org/st-matthew-society
199 Lancaster St, Leominster MA 01453
978-537-5293
Monday from 8:00AM to 11:00AM, please call to schedule a pick up outside of that window
St. Leo’s Church - St. Vincent de Paul
https://stleosparish.org/st-vincent-de-paul-society
108 Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453
Mondays from 4:30 P.M until 5:30 P.M. To sign up for the food pantry, call the St. Vincent de Paul Society at 978-786-7637 between 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. on Monday. Then show up between 4:00 and 5:00 P.M., in the parking lot at the rear of the rectory to obtain your food.
Our Lady of the Lake Church
https://ourladylake.org/service-outreach
1400 Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453
978-342-2978
Tuesdays 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Pilgrim Congregational Church
https://www.pcc1743.com/food-pantry
26 West Street, Leominster, MA 01453
978-534-5164
Wednesday 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Free meals are provided every Saturday from 8:00AM to 9:00AM
St. Mark's Episcopal Church (Starting 11/5)
https://www.stmarksleominster.org/calendar
60 West Street, Leominster, MA 01453
978-537-3560
Wednesday 3:00PM - 6:00PM (St. Mark's Thrift Shop)
First Baptist Church Food Pantry
23 West Street Leominster MA 01453
978-537-2685
2nd Saturday of the month 9:30AM – 11:00AM
Leominster United Methodist Church - Ruth’s Food Harvest
https://www.leominsterumc.org/pantry
77 Hall Street, Leominster, MA 01453
978-537-1356
4th Saturday of each month, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
