Upton Community Center Food Pantry

10/29/2025

We know that times are challenging for many, and we appreciate the outpour of support from our community through all of the uncertainty.
If you are able and wanting to donate to the Upton Community Center Food Pantry, we have put together some sales for the week at our local grocery stores to keep in mind while you are doing your shopping.
Any donation, no matter the size, is much appreciated!
Donations can be dropped off at the Upton Senior Center lobby while the Community Center building is open (Mondays 9-4 pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9-8 pm, Fridays 9-4 pm)

10/28/2025

With the uncertainty of SNAP funding starting November 1st, the Upton Community Center (UCC) food pantry is anticipating a large increase in demand.

It’s not just the recipients that will be hurting, it’s all of us. When families can’t afford groceries, there a systematic effects.

We need your help!
Any donations (food and monetary) are helpful.
A list of our most needed items is posted below.
Food donations can be placed in the bin in the senior center lobby during UCC open hours. Financial donations can be dropped off at the Senior Center Desk M-F 9-4pm.

UCC Food Pantry is open to Upton residents of ALL AGES. Proof of residency will be required.
We will be open extended hours to better serve our community. See flyer below for additional hours and support available.

Assistance may be available outside of these hours BY APPOINTMENT only by calling 508-529-4558.

Our community needs you now more than ever.

"If you want to eliminate hunger, everybody has to be involved." – Bono

06/25/2025

Happy Summer everyone! The Upton Community Center Food Pantry is seeking donations for the items below. Thank you for considering us while you are out shopping this summer and, as always, for your continued support to Upton residents in need!

04/28/2025

We are full of gratitude today as we accepted a large donation for the Upton Community Center Food Pantry! A very special thank you to the entire Upton Ridge Community for all of their donations, especially Upton Ridge residents Juliet Askenase and Deb Mainstruck for their coordination and hard work.

04/25/2025

ATTENTION: Due to system maintenance, DTA clients will not be able to use their EBT cards to access food or cash benefits from 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, until mid-day on Sunday, April 27.

Plan ahead and visit mass.gov/EBT for more information!

02/25/2025

The UCC Food Pantry is seeking donations of the following items to continue supporting Upton residents in need of food assistance. The UCC Food Pantry relies on donations from the community to keep the doors of the food pantry open to support those in need. Donations can be dropped off in the donation basket at the Upton Senior Center during business hours!

01/02/2025

12/10/2024

Many thanks to the Upton VFW Post 5594 for their donation of non-perishable food items to the Upton Community Center Food Pantry this week! These donations were gathered by the VFW through their Matching Gift Food Drive to help fight food insecurity by supporting Upton's food pantries.

10/01/2024

A big thank you to Upton exercise group, Fit Life In Leggings, for fundraising and organizing a Fresh Food donation to help Upton residents in need! We were able to assist several individuals and their families in stocking their fridge with healthy foods. We are so thankful to be surrounded by such generous groups and organizations in Upton who continue to provide support for our community.

09/09/2024

The UCC Food Pantry is seeking donations to offer support to any Upton residents in need of food assistance. Please see below for an updated list of items we are hoping to restock in our food pantry! We kindly ask you to check those expiration dates prior to making your donations and that all donations be non-perishable, shelf-stable items. Thank you for your continued support! Please call the Upton Senior Center at 508-529-4558 if you have any questions.

07/22/2024

A very big thank you to the ERA Key Realty Charitable Trust Foundation for their incredibly thoughtful and generous donation to the Upton Community Center Food Pantry this month! Through monetary donations, we are able to stock our shelves with the necessary items to better support Upton residents in need. We appreciate your continuous support!

Agents in ERA Key Realty Service’s Whitinsville office have recently donated $3,000 to seven area charities.

07/17/2024

Please stop by the Upton Senior Center tomorrow from 9-12 for free farm fresh vegetables!

A big thank you to the Worcester County Sheriff's Office for their donation of organic farm fresh vegetables through their organic farm program! To learn more about the program, please visit the link below:

https://www.mass.gov/news/sheriff-spotlight-wcso-organic-farm-program

Please visit the senior center tomorrow, Thursday July 18th from 9-12 to pick up free farm fresh produce!