Posted on: Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Food Access – Feeding & Caring For All
Our YMCA is a local non-profit organization committed to addressing public health challenges, such as food insecurity, in our communities. The Food Access Program partners with food pantries, schools, regional public health hubs, and community organizations to increase equitable access to nutrition.
The Hockomock Area YMCA is excited to operate Lenore’s Pantry & Market located at 451 Elm St. This community-driven, anti-hunger initiative is a partnership with the Town of North Attleborough. We are dedicated to fighting food insecurity by ensuring free, reliable access to nutritious food, while also serving our neighbors with dignity, compassion, and respect. Through a welcoming pantry and market, we support individuals and families offering choice in the way food is received, promoting healthy habits, and connections to long-term resources.
We are a proud partner of the Greater Boston Food Bank, dedicated to ensuring that no one in our community goes to bed hungry. To learn more or if you are in need of support, please click he link below to our Lenore’s Pantry & Market website, email us at foodaccess@hockymca.org or call 508-408-7325.
IF YOU ARE FACING FOOD INSECURITY, THE Y IS HERE TO HELP.
LENORE’S PANTRY & MARKET
Exciting news: Lenore’s Pantry & Market is now open!
FUEL FOR THE WEEK PROGRAM
Our YMCA offers a Fuel for the Week Program, operated out of Lenore’s Pantry & Market, ensuring school age children (3-18) have access to wholesome snacks all week long during the school year. By filling the gap between meals, we are giving kids the energy to focus and succeed, while reminding families that their community cares. For more information, please email fuelfortheweekend@hockymca.org.
DONATE TO HELP US
- IN-KIND DONATIONS: We welcome donations including the following: high protein snacks, individual snacks, condiments, cooking oil, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, personal hygiene products, pancake and bread mixes, spices, tuna, soup or stew. Click to see our food drive flyer for suggested donation items. All items can be dropped off in bins located inside the YMCA or for large donations please contact us if arranging a pickup is preferred.
- AMAZON ITEMS: Donate by shopping online from our Amazon wish list, click here.
- GIVE TODAY: Donate to our YMCA today to help provide families in our communities with reliable access to healthy food.
DONATE NOW
Other ways to help…
- Become a Volunteer – Join our team as a volunteer to help with food distribution, delivery or pantry operations. For more information, please email alysond@hockymca.org.
- Run a food drive in your neighborhood. Take on the role of a “neighborhood captain” by adopting a street or neighborhood to mobilize a food collective drive. Select a pickup time a week or so in advance and ask neighbors to leave a bag or two of nonperishable food items outside their home or drop them at your residence — which you can bring to the Y.
- Inquire about sponsorship opportunities by contacting Katie Fisher at katie@hockymca.org.
