The potential of suspension of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits due to the ongoing Federal Government shutdown has helped shine a spotlight on food insecurity across the country and at home. As noted on our Seed Library page, nearly 13% of US households suffer from food insecurity.
The Topsfield Town Library wishes to make our patrons and fellow community members aware of resources, especially if you are in need during this time.
Top Cupboard Food Pantry
Top Cupboard is a food pantry serving the citizens of Topsfield, Massachusetts. Founded in 2013, the food pantry was created by a family in Topsfield to help those in our community with food insecurities. Today, Top Cupboard pantry provides thousands of food, personal care, and household items each year to Topsfield residents. Additionally, clients receive Market Basket gift cards to purchase fresh food.
The pantry, located in the Trinity Episcopal Church (124 River Road), is open the 2nd and 4th Saturday every month from 8 to 10am.
Contact the Top Cupboard Food Pantry at (978) 807-8775 or
topsfieldfoodpantry@gmail.com.
We were proud to have hosted a Food Drive October 1-31, 2025 on behalf of Top Cupboard Food Pantry.
Acord Food Pantry
The Acord Food Pantry (69 Willow Street South Hamilton, MA 01982) is open to serve all Topsfield residents (just bring any sort of proof of residence with you).
The Hours for the Pantry are as follows:
Wed. 9:30AM – 11:00AM
Thu. 10:00AM – 11:00AM (Seniors 60+)
Thu. 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Sat. 9:00AM – 11:00AM
Furthermore, the Acord Food Pantry offers its “mobile mart” on the first Monday of each month at Little Brook Village in Topsfield (69 Washington St.). This is open to all Topsfield residents.
Produce for the Pantry & Share for a Share
The Produce for the Pantry/Share for a Share program (launched by the Topsfield Agricultural Commission and partnering with Topsfield Community Partnership) encourages local gardeners to contribute their excess produce; all of the donated produce is taken to Haven from Hunger for their food pantry and communal meals program.
Share for a Share is Topsfield’s way of contributing to sustainable agriculture and food security. Donations to the Topsfield Community Partnership will be used to purchase shares from local farms. Donations of any size are welcome and will be consolidated for the price of a share. The resulting produce from these owned shares will be donated to Tri-Town food pantries and Haven from Hunger in Peabody. Typically a share costs $700 and provides around 20 weeks of vegetables for a family.
First Church Boxford Food Pantry
The First Church Food Pantry, located at 4 Georgetown Rd., Boxford, serves residents of the Tri-town area, supplementing their food supplies, when needed. View more information about this pantry on their Facebook page.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to the library or our partners at the Topsfield Council on Aging (who oversee the town’s Meal on Wheels program). We are a resource to help you navigate through trying times!
