Food Pantries and Meal Sites in Berkshire County

Berkshire County is home to a robust network of emergency food sites including food pantries, meal sites, school district food distributions, senior centers, and other food access organizations.

Program hours and days can change without notice. Please call the location to be sure of times and requirements.


Winter Farmers Markets

Central Berkshire

Pittsfeld Farmers Market (Roots Rising)

Second Saturdays of the Month, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

November 8, December 13, January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11

The Common Room, Zion Lutheran Church, 74 First Street, Pittsfield

Notes: Market Match doubles SNAP, WIC and Senior benefits. Accepts HIP (Healthy Incentives Program) benefits (anyone who receives SNAP is enrolled). Learn more

 

South and North Berkshire

Berkshire Grown - Great Barrington

Housy Dome (Housatonic Community Center), 1064 Main Street, Housatonic

Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

November 22, December 20, January 78, February 21, March 21, April 18

 

Berkshire Grown - Williamstown/North Adams

Greylock WORKS, 508 State Road, North Adams

Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

November 23, December 21

Notes: All markets are free and feature locally-grown and produced foods. SNAP and HIP benefits are accepted at all markets. 1:1 Market Match for SNAP is available for up to $30/shopper at each market. Updates and vendors


Support Local Food Access

Berkshire United Way can direct your donation to support efforts to address food insecurity in Berkshire County.

You may also pay by check and send to the Berkshire United Way office, 200 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.