30/10/2025
Local Food Resources
If you or someone you know is in need, the following agencies and programs can provide support.
Daily Food Distribution
Village Food Hub Community Refrigerator & Pantry
Open 24/7 — No registration required
23 Clark Road, Andover - Fridge & lockers outside next to Ballardvale United Church
Andover, Lawrence & North Andover residents only. For for special dietary needs or homebound residents, please call (978) 566-3287.
Weekly Food Distribution Schedule
Tuesday
People’s Pantry - North Parish UU Church
190 Academy Road, North Andover
2nd & 4th Tuesdays — 7:00–10:30 AM
Entrance at rear of church. Call 978-687-7948 for info.
Neighbors in Need Pantry - Iglesia Adventista Del Septimo Dia Jerusalen
198 S. Broadway, Lawrence
9:00–10:30 AM
Neighbors in Need Pantry - First Church Congregational
26 Pleasant Street, Methuen
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
Neighbors in Need Pantry - Neil Playstead
188 Lawrence Street, Methuen
9:00–10:30 AM
YMCA Mobile Food Pantry - Andover
Robb Senior Center, 30 Whittier Court, Andover
2nd Wednesday each month — 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Thursday
Neighbors in Need Pantry - Neil Playstead
136 Water Street, Lawrence
9:00–10:30 AM
Neighbors in Need Pantry - Robb Center
Robb Senior Center, 30 Whittier Court, Andover
4:00–5:00 PM
Friday
Neighbors in Need Patry - Ministerio Apostolico Jesucristo es el Senor
96 E. Haverhill Street, Lawrence
9:00–10:30 AM
Saturday
Groundwork Lawrence – Winter Farmers Market (HIP Eligible)
50 Island Street, Entry B, Lawrence
2nd & 4th Saturdays — Nov 8, 2025 through May 23, 2026 — 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Lunchtime Meals for Seniors
The Robb Center offers a hot, nutritious lunch every Monday through Friday. Meals are free of charge for seniors ages 60 and older. For those who are able and inclined, a $3.00 anonymous suggested donation is accepted.
To help ensure enough meals are prepared, reservations are requested at least 24 hours in advance. Please call 978-623-8320 to sign up.
Thanksgiving Meal support
Village Food Hub is preparing Thanksgiving meals for residents in need this holiday season. Each ticket provides one individual meal, so households should request the number of meals needed for every person. To reserve a Thanksgiving meal, call 978-566-3287, or e-mail S.mcleod@villagefoodhub.org.
Pick-ups will take place on Wednesday, November 26 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Village Food Hub, 23 Clark Road in Andover. Guests should use the lower parking lot entrance, entering through the door next to the pantry and following posted signs. Deliveries will also be available on Wednesday, November 26 between 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM. If there is no answer at the door, the meal will be left on the doorstep after a call is attempted to the phone number provided.
To reserve meals, residents will need to provide their name, phone number, email address, and delivery address if requesting delivery. Anyone with special delivery requirements or questions is encouraged to contact Village Food Hub by calling 978-566-3287 or emailing S.mcleod@villagefoodhub.org.
