Empty Bowl TO GO is a by-appointment-only drive-thru experience held this year at The Open Door 28 Emerson Avenue in Gloucester.

Last year, thousands of people faced the uncertain drive to a food pantry for the first time. On May 22, you will follow the same route down Emerson Avenue that became a lifeline for so many during the pandemic and pickup your simple meal--soup, bread, and a cookie at The Open Door. As always, the bowl will go home as a reminder that somewhere, someone's bowl is empty.

Please use this calendar to schedule a DONATION CENTER appointment.

Please use this calendar when requesting a REFERRAL voucher.

Please use this calendar to schedule your FURNITURE PICKUP appointment. The PICKUP appointment window is between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The driver will confirm the estimated time of arrival on or before the morning of your appointment.

Get food. This Special Drive-Thru Food Pantry is for you! Sign up is simple.

Regular food pantry hours still available. Gloucester: M-F from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Ipswich: W & Th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment required.