Millers Falls Branch Library Food Pantry
Patrons can access and take home a variety of canned goods, frozen foods, and fresh produce during regular branch hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
While most food is provided by the Food Bank of Western Mass, the pantry is also supported by the Friends of the Montague Libraries, Drawdown Montague, the FRCOG, and a collaborative grant funded by the United Way, in partnership with the Brick House and Red Fire Farm.
Common Questions
Anyone in need can take food from the pantry, no questions asked. Some items, labeled "USDA," are specifically for folks on a limited income. No identification or proof of income is required.
Because we are a member site of the Food Bank of Western Mass, we need to keep track of how much food we distribute to different households each month.
If you use the food pantry, please check in with Jake at the circulation desk and fill in a quick sign-in form. All we need to know is your first name, how many people live in your household, and whether you have used the pantry before. We will not ask for verification of any kind.
Jake can also let you know if you qualify for the USDA foods. Again, no identification is necessary.
Yes! Absolutely. We are happy to accept non-expired, unopened, unspoiled and undamaged canned goods, packaged foods, and even produce from your garden.
The Millers Falls Branch Library is located at 23 Bridge Street in Millers Falls, MA. To reach the Branch Library by public transportation, take the FRTA Bus Route 32 to the Millers Falls stop: https://frta.org/getting-around/schedules-maps.
The Food Pantry is inside the Millers Falls Branch Library; once you enter, walk toward the back wall.
The USDA Non-Discrimination Statement:
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.