Clients – Free Distribution of Food

Our Daily Bread ~ Mansfield Food Pantry serves Mansfield residents only. Receiving food is easy - show up to a distribution.

Registration

The first time you visit the pantry you will be asked to register. To register, you will be asked to provide:

  • Name
  • Contact information - phone, email, address
  • List of family members along with their dates of birth
  • A bill dated within the past 60 days showing your name and address

You may register in person, by emailing info@mansfieldfoodpantry.org or fill out this form.

Once a resident has registered as a client they may shop at the pantry one time per week as long as needed. Registration at Our Daily Bread ~ Mansfield Food Pantry is renewed annually.

Distribution

Distribution hours are Saturday mornings between 9 and 11am. We also offer distribution by appointment only on Thursdays.

Saturday distribution is a busy time when our shelves are full and we offer the widest selection of food. Please stop in any time between 9-11am. No appointment necessary.

To receive food on a Thursday, please make an appointment before 3pm the day before. If you do not have access to a computer, call the food pantry answering machine at 508-339-1343 to make an appointment. A volunteer will return your call.

Closing

The pantry is closed on major holiday weekends. In the event of wintry weather, please do one of the following to make sure the pantry is open for distribution:

  • Call the pantry phone number
  • Check the Mansfield Food Pantry Facebook page
  • Check Channel 5 closures (listed under the Congregational Church of Mansfield)
  • Signs will be posted at the pantry

Once a resident has registered as a client, they may shop at the pantry one time per week for as long as needed. Registration at Our Daily Bread ~ Mansfield Food Pantry is renewed annually.

If you think you need additional services or aid beyond the pantry’s mission, please contact the Mansfield Social Services Department at 508-261-7464. There may be other services available.