FOOD & NUTRITION

South West Community Center

For more than 50 years, QCAP has helped families access food assistance, apply for SNAP benefits, and learn about nutrition and healthy meal planning.
The South West Community Center is more than a food pantry—it’s a welcoming space where neighbors gather for cooking classes, menu-planning workshops, family activities, and community meetings.

We are proud to be the only food pantry in the area open five days a week, year-round, with evening hours to better serve working families.

Pantry Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Wednesday
11:00 AM – 6:30 PM

New clients are welcome.
Please call 617-471-0796 to schedule an appointment.

Food Orders

Households may receive one food order per month, with additional support available during times of urgent need. Orders typically include a balance of meat, produce, fruits and vegetables, and grains.

Additional Food & Nutrition Services

SNAP Application Assistance

Staff help clients apply for SNAP benefits, complete recertifications, and understand eligibility.

Call 617-471-0796 to schedule an appointment.
View our SNAP flyers in English and Chinese.

Mobile Food Pantry & Food Delivery

QCAP increases food access through our refrigerated van, bringing food directly to communities such as Quincy and Randolph. Delivery services are also available for homebound individuals and families.

Menu Planning & Budgeting

Food Center staff provide guidance on planning healthy meals on a budget, including recipes using pantry ingredients. Clients may also be referred to QCAP’s Financial REACH Center for additional financial coaching and resources.

Get Involved

Community support helps keep our pantry running and our shelves stocked.

Donate Food & Essentials

Food donations make a big difference for local families. Please call 617-471-0796 to schedule a drop-off at:

18 Copeland Street
Quincy, MA 02169

Hygiene and cleaning products are especially needed.
Click here for a list of high-demand items.

Make a Monetary Donation

Financial contributions help us purchase fresh food and pantry staples.

Donations can be made online or mailed to:

QCAP South West Community Center
18 Copeland Street
Quincy, MA 02169

Pet Food Assistance

Many families share their own food with their pets when resources are limited. To help keep pets and their owners together, the South West Community Food Center partners with the South Shore Pet Food Pantry to provide supplemental cat and dog food to pantry clients.

Pet food is available during pantry appointments and is made possible through community donations. Learn more or donate at southshorepetfoodpantry.com

Holiday Food Orders

The Food Center provides special food orders during the holiday season, provided during Thanksgiving, Christmas/Hannukah, and Chinese New Year. Please contact us at 617-471-0796 to request a special holiday food order.

Want to help local families by donating food for holiday meals? Click here for our Holiday Meal Wish List!  Please call ahead at 617-471-0796 to schedule a drop off. Thank you!

Holiday Gift Program

QCAP provides donated gifts to families with children, from birth to 12 years of age, who are members of our food pantry. Interested families should call us at 617-471-0796 for membership information and program details.

Join our Holiday Gift Drive and help make the holidays special for local children and their parents! 

• Shop our Amazon Wish List and send gifts directly to the SWCC for quick and easy distribution – please include your name and address so we can thank you!
• Want to do your own shopping? Here is a list of age appropriate ideas to get you started.

Please call 617-471-0796 to coordinate a drop off. The last day to donate gifts will be Friday, December 20th. Every donated gift will make a local child’s holiday a little bit brighter this year.