Who We Are
Anchor Food Pantry is one of 150 local nonprofits that will share in $30 million through Cummings Foundation’s major annual grants program. The Swampscott-based organization was selected from a total of 715 applicants during a competitive review process.
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About Cummings Foundation
Woburn-based Cummings Foundation, Inc. was established in 1986 by Joyce and Bill Cummings of Winchester, MA and has grown to be one of the largest private foundations in New England. The Foundation directly operates its own charitable subsidiaries, including New Horizons retirement communities, in Marlborough and Woburn, and Cummings Health Sciences, LLC.
Experience Anchor Food Pantry
Come See Us in Person!
The Anchor Pantry is open:
Mondays 11am-1pm
Wednesdays from 6pm-8pm
86 Burrill Street Swampscott, MA
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To Register for a Senior Delivery:
All Senior deliveries go out on Monday mornings. *Unless noted in Calendar above
To find out more information please email
anchorfooddelivery@gmail.com or call us 781-479-3080
*First time visitors will be asked to show proof of Swampscott or Nahant residency and complete an intake form
*we are currently not receiving new Lynn visitors*
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Our Services
Bringing Change to the Community
The Pantry Experience
Helping The Community
The cornerstone service of the Anchor Pantry is our in-person, shopping inspired experience. Our members can come in and interact with our wonderful volunteers while choosing from a wide variety of food items and household necessities.
Senior Delivery Service
Paying Tribute to Our Elders
With the help of a dedicated effort from a wide network of local volunteers, we are able to, on a weekly basis, deliver pre-packed pantry bags that are loaded with nutritious food options and helpful, everyday household goods to our beloved senior community.