WAYS WE HELP
We Provide Support
Mobile Food Bank
We host the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, which distributes healthy, nutritious food to everyone, free of charge at the following two locations (rain or shine) each month :
Great Barrington Distribution | CHP Main Campus
444 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington
The first Tuesday of each month from 11 am–12 pm
Dalton Distribution | Dalton Community Recreation Association (CRA)
400 Main Street, Dalton
The fourth Wednesday of each month from 11 am–12 pm
Things to note:
- No proof of eligibility required
- Sign-in starts 1/2 hour before distribution
- One portion of each item is available per household
- Please bring bags to carry your food
SNAP Food Assistance
CHP Community Services
442 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington
10 am–3 pm, last Wednesday of each month, by appointment only.
Call (413.528.9311 (ext 1200 or 1286)for an appointment; please bring these important verification documents. You can also visit the SNAP eligibility website to find out if you qualify.
CHP Community Market
The CHP Community Markets in Adams and Great Barrington provide free food for individuals and families across Berkshire County. Designed to feel more like a neighborhood grocery store than a traditional food pantry, the Markets offer fresh produce, dairy, meat, pantry staples, and foods that reflect a variety of dietary needs and preferences in a welcoming, self-select environment. By helping people access the food they need, the Community Markets support better health while reducing the financial strain of rising grocery costs.
Diaper Distribution
Depending on availability, free diapers are available to our families.
Fuel Assistance
Berkshire Community Action Council has appointments for fuel assistance (LIHEAP) at our Community Services Building in Great Barrington and the Mill + Main Dalton CRA building.
Appointments are required and can be made by calling BCAC at 413.445.4503. Fuel Assistance information, guidelines, and forms can be found on the BCAC website.
Clothing & Book Exchange
Families are welcome to our free clothing (ages newborn – 6 years) and large selection of used children’s books for ages birth-12 years. Some Spanish-language books are available. At the CHP Community Services Building Monday through Friday from 9 am– 4 pm.
Clothing donations in excellent condition are gratefully accepted. (Please do not leave donations outside the CHP facility after business hours.)
OTHER FOOD RESOURCES
You can also visit other Food Pantries and Meal Sites in Berkshire County. (This list is updated by an outside group and sent to us periodically to share.)
