Free Meals
We welcome everyone.
We serve free grab-and-go breakfasts and dinners from our food pantry kitchen in the long tradition of St. Joseph’s Kitchen.
You don’t have to sign up for a meal — just show up during meal distribution hours.
Questions?
Please see our page of Frequently Asked Questions.
Call our pantry at 413-464-8042 or contact us with any questions. We check phone messages every day or so and someone will return your call, usually in the evening. Please be sure to leave a phone number!
History
St. Joseph’s Kitchen began in 1992 as a shared project with St. Joseph’s High School in Pittsfield. A year or two later it moved full-time to the kitchen at United Church of Christ, Pittsfield (formerly South Congregational Church) and continues to be a deeply ecumenical ministry inspired by the presence and efforts of Sr. Kathryn Flanagan along with a host of other committed souls.
Over thirty years later, this joint ministry is going strong!
Location
South Community Food Pantry is located in the United Church of Christ, Pittsfield (formerly South Congregational Church) at 110 South Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts (map & directions). The food pantry entrance is at the back of the building beneath the awning. Enter the parking lot from Church Street.
Hours
We are currently serving people in need of food with pre-prepared, bagged meals.
Grab-and-Go Breakfasts: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 7:30–9am
Grab-and-Go Dinner: Wednesdays, 4:30–5:30pm
“Food for all is a necessity. Food should not be a merchandise, to be bought and sold as jewels are bought and sold by those who have the money to buy. Food is a human necessity, like water and air, it should be available.”