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Operation Tomato!
We are collecting donations of tomato plants, pots, and soil throughout May so that our clients can grow their own tomatoes!
2024 Holiday Gift Card Fundraiser
Share some extra holiday kindness with our guests. Donate to our Holiday Gift Card Fundraiser and help us reach our $15,000 goal!
Second Annual Cereal Drive
Mary Wheat’s 91st birthday wish… Contribute to our 2024 Fall Cereal Drive — September 14 to October 14!
Mary Wheat Honored at Berkshire United Way Centennial Event
Berkshire United Way presented the Daniel C. Dillon Helping Hands, Caring Heart Award to Mary Wheat at their Centennial Celebration event!
Our First Fundraising Event — Rock & Bowl!
Save the date for our first official fundraising event!
Huge Donation from Richmond Consolidated School
Richmond Consolidated School collected a HUGE amount of food and personal products to donate to our food pantry.
Massachusetts Bankers Association Grant
We received a $5,000 grant from the Massachusetts Bankers Association!
900 Boxes of Cereal for Mary Wheat's 90th Birthday!
Food pantry volunteer manager Mary Wheat is already planning her 90th birthday coming up in October. What is she wishing for on this birthday? 900 boxes of cereal for the food pantry!
2022 Annual Report
We are very excited to share our first annual report with the community!
Fire & Rain Campaign
You can provide comfort, care, dignity & protection for the clients and volunteers at the largest food pantry in Berkshire County! Join our Fire & Rain Campaign to install awnings!
Period Poverty Awareness Week & Drive
One in four people struggle to purchase period supplies due to lack of income. This is called period poverty.
2023 Farm Bill
Join us in supporting a farm bill that builds healthy, equitable, and sustainable food systems. Write a letter to Congress!
Unused Church Stage Converted to Food Pantry Space
The unused stage area in Barrett Hall has been converted to additional cold food storage space for South Community Food Pantry — a community effort!
Extra COVID SNAP Benefits to End
SNAP Boost benefits are coming to a close on March 1, 2023. See what other programs you may be eligible for.
Volunteers Needed!
There are many ways to help the Food Pantry and your neighbors in need. Please volunteer if you can!
January 2023 Updates
Making space for the new freezer and refrigerator, 501(c)3 status, and a need for donations.
Berkshire Eagle Article (Feb 2023)
South Congregational Church's food pantry has seen an increase of 300 families a week. Berkshire food pantries were already struggling to keep up with demand. Now they're bracing for cuts to SNAP benefits. (Photo: Ben Garver)
40,000-Pound Food Donation!
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints generously donated 40,000 pounds of food to the South Community Food Pantry.