Friday, March 20, 2020

Weekly Lunch & Grocery Support!

Weekly Grocery Support

Essex Board of Health in collaboration with the Essex Senior Center and the Acord Food Pantry will be providing a weekly grocery pick-up for those in need.  Families, seniors, people who just “can’t” right now - whatever the reason, we’re here for you!

Friday Pick-Up
12:00 @ Essex Elementary School
12:45 @ Manchester Essex Middle High School
Please Let Us Know You’ll Be Picking-Up by Thursday at 2:00pm

Please share with anyone who may be in need!


Lunch Pick-Up Stations in Gloucester

All children ages 18 and under, regardless of their Free/Reduced/Full Pay status will receive a FREE complete bagged lunch. The meals are prepared under the same strict nutrition and food safety guidelines that are followed every day in our school kitchens. In order to adhere to social distancing recommendations, meals may not be consumed at the Pick-Up Station.

Beeman Elementary School
138 Cherry St,
Gloucester, MA 01930

Veterans Elementary School
11 Webster St
Gloucester, MA 01930
Monday - Friday from 11:00 AM - 12:00 NOON. 


If the Gloucester Location Is Not Convenient for Your Family
Project Bread's Food Source
1-800-645-8333
Monday – Friday - 8:00 AM - 7: 00 PM
Saturday - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
(Project Bread is a division of the state's Child Nutrition Program) 

This hotline will have the most up-to-date information on where to get free meals throughout the state during this unprecedented time. 

Again, if you have any questions or concerns,
please feel free to reach out via email, and we will do our best to assist you.