In Hampden County, over 49,000 people don't have enough to eat.
Many families face difficult choices between buying food and meeting other basic needs. At United Way Pioneer Valley, we provide food pantry services as part of the Food Bank of Western MA, offering non-perishable, fresh, and frozen foods. Our goal is to serve everyone with dignity and respect, making registration as simple as possible because we believe every person walking through our doors deserves full support.
Our Springfield, Holyoke, and Chicopee Cupboards are open weekly, providing food, toiletries, and other essential items to help our community. Beyond food security, we offer resource coordination through staff trained in Mobility Mentoring®️ by EmPath. We collaborate with 413Cares and welcome program providers to table and hold outreach activities, ensuring our members can access the services they need. Our emphasis is on empowering individuals and families, ensuring they have access to the food and services that support their journey toward economic mobility.
We're here to help.
Springfield
Hours:
Tuesdays: 1:30pm – 5:30pm
(biweekly pickups via appointment only, new members will be scheduled appointments upon walk-in)
1441 Main St. Suite 147
Springfield, MA 01104
New client sign-up forms here:
Chicopee
Hours:
Wednesdays: 2:30pm – 5:30pm
226 Exchange St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
New client sign-up forms here:
Holyoke
Hours:
Thursdays: 2:30pm – 5:30pm
(monthly pickups via appointment only, new members will be scheduled appointments upon walk-in)
164 Race St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
New client sign-up forms here:
Frequently Asked Questions
ALL Services are FREE and available to ALL during our hours of operation. No documentation or proof of need is required.
If you have printer access you can print and pre-fill the forms attached above. Otherwise we have copies available on site.
We close for inclement weather in conjunction with Springfield public schools. We also close for federal and state holidays
USDA Non-discrimination statement
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complete_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complain form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.
The United Way of Pioneer Valley is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
The United Way of Pioneer Valley es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.