Emergency Food Distribution Program (MLKFS Food Pantry)
The MLKFS Food Pantry provides emergency food services for individuals and families experiencing food shortage and screens individuals for SNAP benefit eligibility. The program relies on steadfast donations from the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and other grocery vendors. The MLKFS Food Pantry is staffed by a program director and is dependent on over 20 weekly volunteers.
Currently the Pantry operates from the 3 Rutland Street (Community Center) site in Springfield, Massachusetts in the Mason Square Neighborhood and it normally operates each Thursday from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM. The Pantry offers a variety of foods, based on availability, including meats, dairy products, bakery goods, fresh/canned vegetables and fruit.
The MLK Food Pantry serves households in Hampden County (Massachusetts). Pantry Shoppers must be:
- 18 years of age or over
- Provide proof of residency
- If you reside outside of Hampden County, or are unable to provide proof of residence, you will NOT be turned away.”
The program is a “Choice” program, i.e., the food products are not bagged and shoppers choose from the available food items.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services, in conjunction with the Food Bank Of Western Massachusetts, hosts a Mobile Food Bank at the 3 Rutland Street (Community Center) site in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Mobile Food Bank takes place every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM.
Shoppers accessing either of these resources must bring their own bags.
🌞 NEW MLKFS SUMMER PANTRY HOURS 🌞
This summer, MLK Family Services continues our commitment to food security as a cornerstone of the Beloved Community. Our doors — and our mobile food truck — will be open to serve our neighbors on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.
📅 July 9 & 23 | August 13 & 27, 2026
🕗 Pantry Hours: 8am–12pm
🚚 Mobile Food Truck: 1pm–2pm
📍 3 Rutland Street, Springfield (Side Parking Lot)
Access to nutritious food is a foundation for health, dignity, and wellbeing — and we’re proud to keep that resource steady and reliable for our community all summer long.
Come see us, and help us spread the word to anyone who could use a hand.
🌞 NUEVO HORARIO DE LA DESPENSA DE VERANO DE MLKFS 🌞
Este verano, Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services continúa nuestro compromiso con la seguridad alimentaria como pilar de la Comunidad Amada.
Nuestras puertas — y nuestro camión de comida móvil — estarán abiertas para servir a nuestros vecinos el 2.º y 4.º jueves de cada mes.
📅 9 y 23 de julio | 13 y 27 de agosto de 2026
🕗 Horario de la despensa: 8am–12pm
🚚 Camión de comida móvil: 1pm–2pm
📍 3 Rutland Street, Springfield (Estacionamiento lateral)
El acceso a alimentos nutritivos es la base de la salud, la dignidad y el bienestar — y nos enorgullece mantener este recurso estable y confiable para nuestra comunidad durante todo el verano.
Visítenos, y ayúdenos a correr la voz a quien pueda necesitarlo.