Wheaton Pantry

The Wheaton Pantry was originally founded as a result of the pandemic, which led to closures of colleges across the country.

In the past, the Marshall Center has worked with the Hungry Lyons Theme House, campus departments, and individual staff and faculty members to bring attention to food insecurity. The Wheaton Pantry was envisioned by a team of students and staff who shared a common goal of alleviating hunger at Wheaton College through advocacy and direct support, with the understanding that this issue disproportionately affects students of color and low-income students in our community. We intend to institutionalize the college’s pantry by providing educational and supplementary resources to students.

The mission of the food pantry is rooted in the belief that, by providing our community members with access to sustainable food options, we are also supporting educational success through increased access and academic advancement.

Location

The Wheaton Pantry is located on the first floor of the Madeline Clark Wallace Library (Wheaton Map) in Room 113.

Spring 2026 Hours of Operation

Starting Monday, January, 26:

Mondays:  5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesdays:   2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesdays:  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thursdays:  10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Fridays:  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

What’s Available

Need Help?

Wheaton College has joined Swipe Out Hunger as the 5th Massachusetts institution in piloting a meal share program for the current academic year to promote a more food-secure campus. Currently, only commuter students are eligible to take advantage of this program.

To apply, visit the Food Resources page on insideWheaton (login required) and submit the Meal Swipe Request Form. Our team will work with you to determine the number of meals, based on your individual needs and the number of swipes available in the swipe bank.

Ways to Make Financial Donations

• Make a online donation via Wheaton’s Giving Form (external site)
• Send a check payable to Wheaton College and write “Wheaton Pantry” in the memo and mail to:
  Wheaton College
  College Advancement
  26 E. Main Street
  Norton, MA 02766

Local Pantries

Cupboard of Kindness Food Pantry (external site)
Location: 120 Mansfield Ave, Norton, MA (Nelson Senior & Community Center)
Hours: First and third Mondays of the month, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Website: www.cupboardofkindness.org (external site)

Hebron Food Pantry (external site)
Location: 11 Sanford Street, Attleboro, MA
Hours:
Senior Pantry: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Open to All: Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Mansfield Food Pantry (external site)
Location: 15 West Street, Mansfield, MA
Hours: Thursdays, 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Phone: 508-339-1343

Connect With Us

Feel free to visit the Wheaton Pantry for additional informational resources involving food insecurity, SNAP benefits, pantries in the area or related items. For any questions, concerns or feedback, please reach out to the Marshall Center ([email protected]).