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Pearl Street Cupboard & Café at Park

Individuals and families stand in line on a pantry day waiting six feet apart to enter one at a time to receive enough food for their families for up to a month.
Since Early March when Covid-19 hit the MetroWest area, the number of new families has increased 51%.  

 

Our Mission

At Pearl Street Cupboard & Café at Park our mission is to give support to individuals and families who find themselves experiencing economic and personal challenges by providing food assistance and programs that promote self-sufficiency.
There is no charge for our services.

Some of the services that we can help you with include: groceries, hot meals, pet food when available, summer meals for school age children as well as other local assistance programs and services.

Pearl Street Cupboard & Café at Park serves thousands of your neighbors each month and we rely on contributions and volunteers to do the work. We truly cannot do it without you!

Please consider a donation or come make a difference as a volunteer. You will be glad you did!

 

Volunteer with Pearl Street Cupboard & Café at Park
(Framingham Food Pantry and Hot Meals Program & Edward Kennedy Center)

 

Pearl Street Cupboard & Café at Park
46 Park St., Framingham, MA 01702 • 508-370-4921

Pantry Hours: Mon. 9am-1pm • Wed. 9am-1pm & 5pm-7pm • Fri. 9am-1pm
Café Hours: NOW SERVING Monday thru Friday 5:30pm-7pm

Download the Pearl Street Cupboard & Café Referral Form

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Precautions: 

In compliance with CDC and DPH suggested guidance the Pearl Street Café at Park In Framingham will be providing hot meals to go only. Effective Monday evening March 16th at 5:00 pm until further notice.

Pearl Street Cupboard food pantry will remain open as per their usual schedule
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 am - 1 pm and Wednesday evening 5-7 pm.

United Way of Tri-County’s commitment to feeding the hungry in our region is steadfast and can be depended on during this time of uncertainty. If you have any questions you can contact me directly at paul.mina@uwotc.org or 508-561-5811

 

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How to Run a Successful Food Drive

 Get Organized 

  • We'll work with you to determine our most-needed items.

  • Make it easy to give. Decide on a drop-off location. We will provide the materials to promote your drive (flyers, boxes, brochures).

 Communicate Clearly 

  • Educate everyone about the issue you are addressing, and its impact in your community.

  • Set a goal. Make sure it is challenging but achievable.

  • Run a themed drive. We have lots of ideas for themes and catchy slogans.

  • Thank your donors. We can provide you with final results and information you can share.

 Provide Incentives 

  • Organize contests. Try to arrange friendly competition and offer prizes to the team that brings in the most donations.

 Schedule a Delivery or Pick-Up Date 

  • Coordinate with the United Way staff to schedule a time for pick-up or delivery of your donated foods. We can pick them up at your organization, or you can deliver them straight to one of our Food Pantry locations in Framingham, Marlborough or Clinton

 

Download a Food Drive Flyer for: 

Pearl Street Cupboard & Café

Marlborough Community Cupboard

Wheat Community Connections 

 

MutualOne Bank has chosen us to be in their Featured Nonprofit Series!

They are valued supporters and we appreciate their efforts to raise awareness for our organization. 
 
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