Food Pantry & Clothing Closet

Meeting Basic Needs with Dignity and Care.

Food and clothing are basic needs that affect every aspect of health and daily life. The Dimock Center’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Pantry and Neighbors Supporting Our Community Clothing Closet provide these essential resources in a safe and welcoming environment. Both programs are open to everyone in the community, with priority given to Dimock residents.

By offering nutritious food, quality clothing, and compassionate support, we help set individuals and families on a path toward stability, healing, and long-term well-being.

Location & Contact

Enter the building, take the elevator to the lower level, and ring the doorbell for assistance.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Pantry

Nutritious Food for Individuals and Families

Our Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Pantry, powered by Stop & Shop, distributes pre-made bags of nutritious food and pantry staples each month, offering reliable access to healthy, essential items. The main distribution occurs on the second Tuesday or Wednesday of every month. See the schedule for details.

The pantry is open to all, and walk‑ins are welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged.

Hours

Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM* *Hours may vary; please call to confirm.

Neighbors Supporting Our Community Clothing Closet

Clothing & Essentials for Adults, Children, and Families

The Neighbors Supporting Our Community Clothing Closet, supported by TJX, provides free clothing, shoes, accessories, diapers, and wipes for adults and children, all offered with care, dignity, and a focus on meeting people’s basic needs. Items are available in a range of sizes, based on supply.

The service is open to the community, with priority for Dimock residents.

Hours

Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Appointment Schedule (subject to availability)

  • Adults: Clothing pick‑ups once per month
  • Children: Clothing pick‑ups every two months

Donations

We welcome clean:
To best assist you, please call us at 617‑442‑8800 x2738 to coordinate a donation drop-off.