Food Pantry
Everyone needs a helping hand every now and then. Get the help and nutrition you need from our Food Pantry.
Fueled by the Greater Boston Food Bank, local charity groups, and local businesses, our Food Pantry provides a variety of foods to in-need families in the Greater Fall River area.
Program Details:
Continued operation of the Food Pantry is contingent upon the availability of food supplied to us from various sources.
Those in need can receive food once every 30 days as long as food is available.
Piece of mail or a current bill is required to show residency.
Night Time Pantry
In our mission to serve people from all economic backgrounds, our pantry offers nighttime hours to accommodate people who work during the day and cannot make it during normal pantry hours. The night pantry opens the first Thursday of every month from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. If the first Thursday is a holiday, the pantry will open on the second Thursday. The pantry is open to all who bring in a recent pay stub. If the pay stub does not have a current address, a piece of mail is required to prove residency. Anyone without a pay stub or proof of employment will be asked to return during normal food pantry hours.
Click here to view The City of Fall River’s Master Food Pantry Schedule by the United Way of Greater Fall River
Fall River Office
Director: Chrystal Arpa
E-Mail: carpa@cfcinc.org
Address: 822 Eastern Ave Fall River, MA 02723
Telephone: (508) 675-2157 ext 601
Fax: (508) 324-0643
The pantry can close earlier depending on availability of resources
Office/Pantry Hours:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Please bring a current bill or piece of mail to show residency.
First Thursday of every month 5:00 p.m. – 7 p.m. (Must be employed.)
Please bring a current paystub in addition to residency information.
Bus Route Information:
Eastern Ave is on SRTA Route 9 – Bedford St. The schedule for Route 9 can be found at this link.