Sharing Cupboard

Sharing Cupboard

Community Food Pantry

The Sharing Cupboard is a food pantry that serves clients (households) in Warren, West Warren, and West Brookfield.  The Sharing Cupboard was started in 2002, and operates out of the basement of the First Congregational Church of West Brookfield.  Each month, between 65- 85 households are provided with food.  The Sharing Cupboard is open 2 days per week and both daytime and evening hours, to fit different schedules.

One of the founding principles of the Cupboard has been to allow clients to choose what they receive from our available supplies, as opposed to everyone getting a pre-packed bag of the same items.  Clients can come once per month, and get a list of available items in different categories.  Household size affects the quantity of food offered in each category.

The Sharing Cupboard receives food from the Worcester County Food Bank and donations from local businesses and individuals, and is staffed by a dedicated group of volunteers who stock the shelves and pack the orders for the clients.