The Helping Hand Food Pantry operates on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 9:00-11:00 am at the church, 1991 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge (2 blocks from Porter Square). Please note we are no longer operating out of the Fresh Pond Apartments at 365 Rindge Avenue.

We offer a wide variety of fresh, frozen, and packaged grocery items, household cleaning products and sanitary products, to those in need of them.

Donations of unexpired canned and packaged food goods, cleaning supplies and personal care products, including period products (maxi pads are particularly requested), can be dropped off at our location. Drop-off hours are on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 10am-12pm.

Proof of Residency in Cambridge or Somerville is required. Proof includes a tax bill, rent statement, utility bill, phone/cable bill, car registration or driver's license. We welcome the unhoused.

Please note the following changes to the Pantry as of 10/2022:

• Gift cards will no longer be distributed.

• Restrooms are closed to guests.

• Masks are required while inside the Pantry (we can provide a mask if you do not have one)

2023/2024 Upcoming Dates:

Dec 9 & Dec 23

Jan 13 & Jan 27

If you are interested in supporting HHFP or would like to volunteer at the Pantry, feel free to send an email our Food Pantry clicking here.