Methuen Cares Food Pantry

The Methuen Cares Food Pantry has ended. We are no longer accepting donations or hosting food pickup events.

Thank you to everyone in our community for making this program a success. With your generosity and support, we fed 456 Methuen families throughout November 2025. This impact was made possible by the individuals, groups, and businesses whose donations kept our shelves full, as well as the volunteers whose contributions helped the pantry run smoothly. Special thanks to the Methuen Senior Activity Center for hosting the food pantry.

For Donors:

If you have food or other items to donate, here are some organizations that accept donations:

  1. Donate food, diapers, or baby food to the Neighbors in Need warehouse - 60 Island St, Suite 72, Lawrence, MA 01840

  2. Donate food to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank - 1703 Middlesex Street, Lowell, MA 01851

For Food:

If you need additional food, there are resources across Essex County: https://tinyurl.com/2du447ka

If you need help applying for SNAP or other services, please visit the Community Resource Center at 1 Broadway in Methuen.

Food Pantries in Methuen

15 Lowell Blvd. (Riverside Assembly of God) - Christian Church Salvation Food Pantry

  • 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Or, call to receive immediate support if needed
  • (978) 397-5768

12 Baldwin St., Unit #3 – ECNG Food Pantry

  • Every other Thursday, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

  • (978) 802-6731

26 Pleasant St. – Neighbors in Need at First Church Congregational

  • Tuesdays, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • (978) 685-8321

188 Lawrence St. – Neighbors in Need at Neil Playstead

  • Wednesdays, 9:00 am – 10:30 am
  • (978) 685-8321

Diapers

60 Island St., Suite 74B, Lawrence, MA 01840 – Neighbors in Need

  • Monday: 10am – 12pm
    Tuesday: 9am – 12pm
    Wednesday: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
    Thursday:  No Diaper Pantry
    Friday: 9am – 12pm
  • To receive diapers, the children who use the diapers must reside in Andover, North Andover, Methuen or Lawrence. Delivery available if needed.
  • (978) 699-3683