Merrimack Valley Public Health Alliance
Food Safety & Resources
Understanding food safety is vital for protecting your health and our community, as it enables informed decisions about food handling and preparation, creating a safer environment for everyone in the Merrimack Valley.
MVPHA Region Food Insecurity Resources
Food Pantries:
First Parish Church of Newbury Food Pantry
- 20 High Road Newbury, MA 01951
978-358-1077
https://www.newburyfoodpantry.org/ - We provide healthy, fresh food with compassion and respect to ALL who are in need. Place your order online or by phone (978-358-1077) from 8:00 AM Wednesday until noon on Thursday. Guests can select the food items that they need using our online ordering system. Orders can be picked up by appointment: Friday from 1:00 and 5:00 pm or Saturday from 9 am to 11:45 pm
The Open Door Ipswich Community Food Pantry
- 00 Southern Heights, Ipswich, MA
978-283-6776
www.foodpantry.org - Pick-up Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:30am to 6:00pm
- Communities served: Ipswich, Rowley, Topsfield, Boxford, Hamilton, Wenham and Georgetown
Sacred Hearts Food Pantry:
- 13 Carlton Street (behind the Rectory) Bradford, MA 01835
Phone: 978-373-1281
www.sacredheartsparish.com - Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 7:30 to 11 am
Bring proof of current Haverhill residency or a valid ID.
West Newbury Food Pantry:
- West Newbury Senior Center / SAGE Center
381 Main Street, West Newbury, MA
https://www.wnewbury.org/1046/Food-Pantry
978-363-1104 - The pantry is open the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of every month (Open on Wednesday if Tuesday is a holiday).
Rowley Food Pantry
- 153 Main Street (Route 1A), Rowley MA
https://rowleyfoodpantry.org/
Tuesday: 10:00 am to noon - First and Third Thursday of the month: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
- The Rowley Food Pantry, Inc. serves the residents in Rowley, providing food assistance in a welcoming, friendly environment. Located in the rear of the Rectory of the First Baptist Church
Pettengill House Food Pantry
- 13 Lafayette Road (Rte 1), Salisbury, MA
https://pettengillhouse.org/food-pantry.aspx - All pantry service is curbside. Appointment is encouraged: contact Food Pantry Coordinator Rev. Lou Lessard, 978-243-9745
- Tuesday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm & 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (arrive by 5:45) & Wednesday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Our Neighbor's Table - Pantries
Joanne's Pantry, Salisbury
- Salisbury Council on Aging , 43 Lafayette Road, Salisbury
- Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fridays, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Serving Salisbury residents only.
Heritage Towers & Vale, Amesbury
- 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Serving residents of Heritage Towers & Heritage Vale only.
Georgetown Food Pantry
- Georgetown Senior Community Center, 51 North Street, Georgetown
- Mondays: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesdays: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Community Meals:
Among Friends Meal Program
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church
166 High St, Newburyport, MA (Enter on Summer Street)
https://www.amongfriendsmealprogram.org/ - Meals provided Monday from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, Tuesday and Friday from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
- St. Basil’s Kitchen, 7 Harris Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
- Monday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm: Lunch in St. Basil’s Hall. To-go is also available.
Central Congregational Church
- 14 Titcomb Street, Newburyport, MA
978- 465-0533 - Saturday, 8-10 am: In-person Community Breakfast
Enter at the door by garden (to the left of the church). To-go is also available.
Salvation Army, Newburyport Corps Community Center
- 40 Water Street, Newburyport, MA
978-465-0883 - Monday through Thursday, 9 am until gone: Bread and pastries
- Wednesday from 11-11:30 am: To-Go Lunch (gym door)
- Thursday from 5:00-5:30 pm: In-person Dinner (To-go dinner is also available.)
Old South Presbyterian Church
- 29 Federal Street, Newburyport, MA
978-465-9666 - Sunday 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Sunday Sandwiches: In-person lunch served. To-go lunch is also available.
Our Neighbor's Table - Meals
Main Street Congregational Church (Vestry Hall)
- 145 Main Street, Amesbury, MA
Every Wednesday, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, take-out beginning at 3:00 pm
Grocery Programs:
Nourishing the North Shore
- https://www.nourishingthenorthshore.org/community-programs#vegout
- Improving access to local, fresh produce for all. VegOut markets run locally through October.
WIC at Walmart – Online Grocery Order
Our Neighbor's Table - Groceries
The Jardis-Taylor Center, Amesbury, MA
- 194 Main St, Amesbury
- Thursdays: 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
Fridays: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Salisbury Market
- 114 Bridge Road (Route 1), Salisbury, MA
- Mondays: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesdays: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesdays: Curbside pickup
- Phone: 978-388-1907
- Emergency Hotline: 978-835-3016
- https://www.ourneighborstable.org/
Food Inspections & Foodborne Illness Prevention
- Food Inspections; retail, mobile, temp events
- Data collection and reporting
- Standardized, Risk Based Inspections
- Education and Trainings
- Public Health Nursing/MAVEN Investigations
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