By appointment: call ahead, not a walk-in.

Address
28 Emerson Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
groceries

Who qualifies & what to bring

Service area
No residency requirement is posted. Most pantries help anyone in need. If you're outside the local area, a quick call confirms it.
ID
Not stated. Bring an ID if you have one, but many pantries don't require it.
Appointment
By appointment or request: contact them before you go; this isn't a walk-in pantry.

In their words: “Customers must register 30 minutes before closing. Call for more information.”

This is our best read of what The Open Door has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Hours this week Eastern Time (ET)

Sun ·
Mon 10 AM – 7 PM
Tue 10 AM – 5 PM
Wed 10 AM – 7 PM
Thu 10 AM – 7 PM
Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat ·

The Open Door at 28 Emerson Ave, Gloucester, MA provides free food (Mon, Wed, Thu: 10 AM – 7 PM · Tue, Fri: 10 AM – 5 PM ET). By appointment: call (978) 283-6776 to schedule, not walk-in. Customers must register 30 minutes before closing. Call for more information.

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