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Pearl Street Cupboard & Café at Park


A volunteer helps stock shelves at Pearl Street Cupboard & Café at Park.

Pearl Street serves thousands of your neighbors each month and we rely on our dedicated volunteers and loyal supporters to serve the community.

Since opening our doors in 2012, the Pearl Street Cupboard & Café at Park has become one of the largest food pantries in Massachusetts, serving thousands of local residents who struggle to make ends meet.

The Pearl Street Cupboard & Café provides monthly groceries to Framingham residents. Individuals and families in need are provided with a monthly supply of nutritious foods like chicken and fish, produce, dairy, bread and grocery items to prepare meals at home.

A community meal is served 7 days each week for residents of Framingham and surrounding towns. Volunteers serve up three-course meals in a homestyle setting. Fresh produce, bread and additional meals are available for Café clients to bring home to increase regular access to nutritious food.
 
Bay Path Elder Services’ Meals on Wheels program uses the Pearl Street Café kitchen to prepare meals for homebound Framingham residents five days each week. They also serve a senior lunch at our Café during the week to anyone over 60 in need of a freshly-prepared lunch.
 

Pearl Street Cupboard & Café at Park serves thousands of your friends, family and 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!

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 7 DAYS PER WEEK! Monday thru Friday 5pm - 7pm • Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 1pm (Takeout lunch 7 days a week starting on March 8th)

There is no charge for our services

Volunteer with Pearl Street Cupboard & Café at Park

(Framingham Food Pantry and Hot Meals Program & Edward Kennedy Center)

 

 

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