Our Mission

South Community Food Pantry began as an outgrowth of St. Joseph’s Kitchen in the 1990s — as 12 emergency bags of groceries available after the weekly meal.

The need grew, and groceries were distributed from the South Congregational Church (now United Church of Christ, Pittsfield) office through the first decade of the 2000s. Around 2010 the mission moved downstairs to Barrett Hall, and the Pantry partnered with the Western MA Food Bank. 

Though South Community Food Pantry became a separate 501(c)(3) in 2022, the church remains our home and an essential partner to achieve the goals of our mission.

Our Mission

To provide for our neighbors in the spirit of generosity, respect, kindness, and acceptance so that no one in our community goes to bed hungry.

Food Pantry volunteers receiving a community award.

Our pantry was brought to life by community members who shared a vision. We welcome individuals from the community to assist in fulfilling our mission with their time, talents, and donations.

  • Mary B. Wheat
    President

    Pamela L. Kueppers
    Treasurer

    Susan Kaufman
    Clerk

    Nancy Cook

    Elizabeth Crane

    Gretchen DeBartolo

    Rev. Michael O. Denton

    Susan B. Filippi

    Barbara L. Johnson

    Erin Murphy

    Char L. Parron
    Kitchen Manager

    Mary Ellen Puntin

    Mary L. Rentz

    Thomas B. Sherman

  • Food & Necessities

    Berkshire Bounty

    Berkshire County House of Corrections

    Berkshire Humane Society

    Berkshire Running Center

    Berkshire United Way

    Big Y

    BJ’s Wholesale Club

    Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

    Cumberland Farms

    The Diaper Project

    Food Bank of Western MA

    The Giving Garden

    Guido’s Fresh Marketplace

    Jewish Federation of the Berkshires

    Market 32

    Pittsfield Community Gardens

    Stop & Shop

    Services

    The Berkshire Center for Justice

    CHP (Community Health Programs)

    Fallon Health

    Pittsfield Health Department

    Tommy’s Compost Services

    WIC (Women, Children & Infants)

    Community

    18 Degrees

    Berkshire Immigrant Center

    Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity

    Institute for Health & Recovery

    New Moon Lodge Freemasons

    Pittsfield Housing Authority

  • Food Pantry President Mary Wheat received the 2024 Daniel C. Dillon Helping Hands, Caring Heart Award from Berkshire United Way

    Food Pantry President Mary Wheat received the 2021 AARP Massachusetts Andrus Award for Community Service

    South Community Food Pantry was honored as the 2021 “Station of the Year” by RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) with 1,660 RSVP volunteer hours logged in 2020!

2022 Annual Report: South Community Food Pantry