Hungry? Need Food?
There are no income requirements. Call 978-772-4627 ext. 312.
Volunteer
Volunteers are crucial to all operations at Loaves & Fishes. We need your time and talent.
Donate
There are many ways to donate. You can donate food and personal care items, money or services.
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry provides nutritious food to people in need who reside in Ayer, Devens, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Littleton and Shirley.
No income requirements!
Are you struggling financially? Learn about how Loaves & Fishes can help with food.
Providing Food & Hope for 40 years
Pantry Hours
Open Pantry Hours
Every Wednesday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
First Tuesday evening of the month 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Third Saturday of the month 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Last Thursday of the month 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Open Pantry Dates
November 1, 5, 6, 8, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 27
Closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29
December 3, 4, 6, 11, 13, 20, 21, 27
Closed Wednesday, December 25 and Thursday, December 26
Weather Related Closings
For weather-related closings, please check for news posts here on the website, follow us on Facebook or call us at 978-772-4627 to listen to a recorded message.
Loaves & Fishes News
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Part-Time Delivery Truck Driver • No CDL Required • Previous Truck Driving Experience Required • Up to 18 Hours per Week • Paid Time Off and Holidays View Full Job … Read more
Do You Need Help with Your Holiday Dinners?
If you are a resident of Ayer, Devens, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, or Shirley please visit if you need help! Just join the drive-thru line to receive a holiday dinner … Read more
Feeding Hope, One Meal at a Time
It has been a year of significant growth and challenge as evidenced by an astounding 35% increase in clients since the Summer of 2023. This milestone is more than just … Read more
Help Us Provide HOPE This Holiday Season
November 19, 2024Last year, thanks to the generosity of our community, Loaves & Fishes was able to put a smile on Violet’s face… turkey dinner is her favorite! Please help us help … Read more
35th Annual Shirley Scout Drive
November 19, 2024The people of Shirley have done it again! The Scouts worked hard to collect nearly 10,000 pounds of food from residents all over the town of Shirley on Sunday afternoon. … Read more
Harvard Lions Club Citrus Sale
November 15, 2024We would like to thank the Harvard Lions Club for all they do in our local community and beyond! Did you know that all the proceeds from their annual Citrus … Read more