First Church Jamaica Plain - Food Pantry

The Food Pantry at First Church started in 2009 and serves more than 120 people per month. It is open the first and third Thursday of each month from 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon. A schedule is generally posted on the Eliot Street door of the Church. People of all ages, races, and circumstances come to the Food Pantry. Many have never asked for this kind of help before but now are in need because of job loss, fewer work hours, or medical costs. We do not ask for identification of documentation of any kind; if people come to the pantry, we give them food. We provide basic staples like pasta and canned goods, fresh produce when available, bakery bread, and a few personal items.