Hudson Community Food Pantry
A non-profit organization serving residents of Hudson, Berlin, and Bolton who struggle with food insecurity.
Proud partner of the Greater Boston Food Bank.
Reminder, we are closed Saturday May 29th. When we reopen on Tuesday June 1st we will continue our safety measures for our clients and volunteers. This includes:
* Face masks will be required
* Hand sanitizer will be required
* Carts will be sanitized after each use
We will continue to review and evaluate the situation. As always our concern is for the safety of our clients and volunteers
We will be closed Saturday May 29th for Memorial Day. We remember and honor all who served and gave their life for our country.
It has been a busy summer at HCFP – and we are truly thankful for all our generous supporters.
In June, during the first heat wave of the summer, our A/C broke. What horrible timing! As soon as Manny Chaves heard about our situation, he stepped up to help, as he had done throughout the years. Thanks to the fine folks at Chaves Heating and Air Conditioning, we were up and running with a brand new A/C and Furnace Unit. Our clients can shop at HCFP in comfort year round for years to come thanks to Manny and his generosity.
The great folks at Intel are continuing their generous support of HCFP even in the pandemic. Thanks to Rachael who coordinates the community outreach program, Intel held a virtual food drive. Employees simply went online to Amazon or Walmart and placed an order that was delivered to Intel offices here in Hudson. Rachael gathered all the orders and delivered to our door! How cool is that! Safe and easy!
Stay tuned — Rachael has another project underway at Intel to benefit HCFP! So exciting!
Last September we started renovations at HCFP and we quickly realized we needed a new counter and some additional seating. Our wonderful partner, Mark Hollick, principal at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School once again offered his students’ assistance (you may recall the did the new lights in the pantry!) Fortunately the work was completed before the school closed due to COVID and we were able to pick up the pieces in August. We are thrilled with the craftsmanship! What beautiful, sturdy pieces that truly enhance the lobby. We couldn’t be happier with the results! Thank you Mr Hollick for all you do for HCFP!
Thanks to the generous donations received from the community, we were able to purchase 2 new freezers and a new refrigerator that replace some older, less efficient equipment and expands our storage. During the summer we were extremely thankful for our partners at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School because we were able to store perishable items (meats, eggs, cheese) at their facility while we installed the new equipment at HCFP.
Thanks to the generosity of the Hudson community, we have many people reaching out asking what are the items most needed at HCFP. The following is a list of non-perishable products that we currently stock for client distribution. To donate, simply swing by HCFP on any Saturday between 8:30 and 10:30 am OR there is a convenient donation box at Stop & Shop.
- Baking items
- cake and brownie mixes
- flour
- sugar
- Breakfast items
- cereal
- instant oatmeal packages
- pop tarts, granola bars
- Canned items; please note some canned products come as low sodium options as well.
- baked beans
- beans such as pinto, red, pink, kidney, chick peas and black eyed peas
- fruit
- meals in a can such as pasta, chili, beef stew
- soup
- tomato products
- tuna
- veggies (no green beans please),
- Pasta and rice items
- Hamburger Helper, Suddenly Salad
- instant potatoes
- pasta and rice side dishes such as Near East, Knorr sides
- pasta including macaroni and cheese
- plain white rice
- Personal Care items
- shampoo
- soap
- toothpaste
- Misc Items
- jelly
- ketchup
- mayonnaise
- mustard
- peanut butter
- ramen
- snacks – cookies, chips, crackers,etc
- Additionally, we also stock fresh and frozen meats, vegetables and fish as well as fresh produce and fruits. If you would like to donate perishable food items please contact us at hcfp28@gmail.com and we will arrange a time convenient for you to either meet at the pantry or pickup at your house.
Need some help?
That’s why we’re here.
To become a client:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Complete an application.
- Present proof of residence in Hudson, Berlin or Bolton.
Accepted clients must reapply every 6 months. At that time, you will need to:
- Provide proof of enrollment in a program such as SNAP, Mass Health, WIC, SSDI, etc.
How fortunate we are to have Highland City Striders here in Hudson! They raised $10,000 for the Hudson Community Food Pantry during the Running with the Wolves 10k & White Fang 5k road races. Today we welcomed Sarah Day, Race Director, and other members of HCS who presented John, Jack, Natalie and Brendan with the donation. A new roof is on our renovation “to do” list and their donation will certainly make that a possibility. Then when they all go running by they can look and say – that’s our roof! 
Thank you to all who made this possible!
Renovation Updates
Volunteer Opportunities
- Staff the pantry, during our hours of operation.
- Unload the truck from the Greater Boston Food Bank (4th Thursday of each month, ~7:30 AM – 8:30 AM).
- Help with food pickups at Walmart (Mondays and Thursdays, 8:00 AM). Trucks and vans are recommended. Pickup at Walmart, drop off at the Pantry.
If you have an interest in becoming a volunteer, please complete and return this form.
Senior citizens are encouraged to apply.
If you are bilingual (Portuguese/Spanish), we encourage you to apply to assist on Tuesdays or Saturdays.
Thank you for your support.
Give
As a non-profit, charitable organization we rely on the support of the community and our partners to achieve our mission of providing food to those in need.
The Hudson Food Pantry is an all-volunteer organization, so your donations directly serve this mission.
We welcome your donation of nonperishable food items, which will gladly receive at the Pantry during our hours of operation.
To offer your financial support, please click the Give Now button below to donate an amount of your choosing.
Thank you for your generous support!
Sponsors
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Contact Us
Hudson Community Food Pantry, Inc
P.O. Box 608
Hudson, MA 01749
contact@hudsoncommunityfoodpantry.org
(978) 562-5280
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A BIG Thank YOU to INTEL!
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Ann Marie ParnessOnce again Intel has made a wonderful donation to The Hudson Community Food Pantry! Not only is your generosity appreciated, we are also impressed with your creativity. They donated 34 bags of pre-stuffed goodies such as, cookies, crackers, soup and more….perfect for the family that wants to just grab and go! Thank YOU!
COVID-19 Updates
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Donna DupreIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hudson Community Food Pantry has taken the following precautions: 1/14/2021 Update We remain open on Tuesdays and Saturdays as well as the first Thursday evening of each month. We offer 3 options for our clients – come into the pantry to shop, we offer a prepacked bag of groceries […]
Donation FAQs
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Donna DupreIs Hudson Community Food Pantry accepting donations during (COVID – 19) Yes! We have been advised by Greater Boston Food Bank that we can accept food donations. Donations can be dropped off at our back door (accessible through the parking lot located at 26 Houghton Court) on Saturdays between 8:30 am and 10:30 am OR […]