About Us

BEGINNINGS
In November 1990 the Lexington Food Pantry opened its doors to distribute non-perishable food to residents in need of food assistance. The then Lexington Council of Churches had formed study groups to explore the need and logistics of providing such a service to the community.

CLIENTS
Open on Saturday mornings, the Food Pantry is currently distributing food to 60-65 families from Lexington, Lincoln, and Winchester.

VOLUNTEERS
The Food Pantry is a non-profit organization staffed entirely by volunteers, some of whom have been volunteering since its inception 19 years ago, along with volunteers from Temple Isaiah, Hancock United Church of Christ, Lexington United Methodist Church, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, on a monthly rotating basis, along with other individuals.

WHERE DOES OUR FOOD COME FROM?
Since the beginning, the Food Pantry has been well-supported by the residents of Lexington with both monetary and food donations. Staple items are purchased as needed with donated monies. Our expenditures are approximately $26,000 per year.

The Food Pantry also currently receives donations from:
Wagon Wheel Farm Stand, Lexington
Trader Joe’s, Arlington
Panera Bread, Arlington
Starbucks Coffee, Lexington
Whole Foods, Winchester
Feed Children Program, Whole Foods, Bedford

These donations enable us to distribute some produce, bread, and pastries to our clients. School food drives, the yearly Lexington Postal Carrier Food Drive, and individual donations help keep our costs down.