Neighbors Helping Neighbors
As you may know, hunger has affected many of our neighbors. We have double the number of households we have served in this past year. With the depressed housing market and economy, many of our senior citizens, individuals, and families are struggling to make ends meet. When emergencies arise, they are often forced to choose between buying food or paying for utilities, medicine, or even housing. Our program is a supplemental program for those in need.
Volunteers are vital to our success. Neighbors helping neighbors is what makes this program successful. If you are interested in volunteering, please call us at 413-245-0055 and ask for the Pantry Manager. Click here to visit the volunteer page for volunteer job descriptions.
Our Mission
The mission of the Wales Community Pantry is to create access to good, healthy food in our community. We believe that access to nutritious food is a basic human right. We are committed to responding to the needs of our community through food distribution and support services.
We are a 501c3 and our Tax ID is EIN: 42-1611946
STAFF:
Executive Director: Ann Davidson
Pantry Manager: Julie Burnell
Asst. Pantry Manager: Kayleigh Sullivan
Van Driver: Paul Ellis
BOARD MEMBERS:
Susan Gregory, Chair
Carol Nevins
Ella Petersen
Meghan Matczak
Annette Farrington
Susan Pecone
Laura Blockel
Diana Mackiewicz
The Wales Community Pantry moved to our new location on August 19, 2025, with the help of neighbors and many local support teams. Please check out the news coverage that WWLP 22 News did at this link: https://www.wwlp.com/video/wales-community-pantry-relocates-to-brimfield-to-provide-larger-support-and-food-for-those-in-need/10997871 An awesome example of neighbor helping neighbor! Thank you everyone.
Happy Thanksgiving 2025 from the Wales Community Pantry—–some staff, volunteers and community members on our last day for shopping.
