Care and commitment for North Andover

[Kathy Shelp]

Good Morning,

We understand that recent events, including the federal government shutdown and announced SNAP benefits stoppage, may be causing concern for many in our community. If you are worried about losing benefits or are already feeling the impact of these changes, please know that help is available.

The Town of North Andover and your senior center are here to support you. Our staff can help connect you with local resources, assist with food access, and provide information on financial and community support programs. You do not need to face these challenges alone — we are just a phone call away.

We also ask you to look out for your neighbors, friends, and family members who may be struggling or unsure where to turn. Encourage them to call the Senior Center or Town Hall. Sometimes, one simple phone call can make all the difference.

Please reach out to Kathy or Cahla at the Senior Center at 978.688.9560 or call Town Hall 978.688.9549. We are here to help.

You may also use the link below to access a form that will connect you with the appropriate support staff that can help meet your needs. Also included below is a list of resources to provide continued support.  

Please see attached information regarding food drive November 1 at the senior center.

With care and commitment,

Kathy Shelp

Director of Community Services/Elder Services

North Andover Food Assistance Survey 

This form is collecting data from Town of North Andover residents who may be experiencing food insecurity due to the elimination of SNAP benefits or the lack of work due to the Federal Government shutdown. Filling out this form will put you in contact with a relevant town department for assistance: https://forms.gle/6hveFkg3ApYzfv948

Weekly Food Drive

Weekly food drives will take place on Saturdays from 9am-11am at the North Andover Senior Center.  Contact Janice Phillips at jphi...@northandoverma.gov to sponsor a week.

This week's food drive:
Saturday, November 1, 2025
9am - 11am
Sponsored by the Friends of the North Andover Senior Center

Take and Leave Bins

Leave what you can, take what you need.

Bin Locations

North Andover Town Hall -120 Main Street

North Andover Senior Center - 481 Sutton Street

North Andover Historical Society - 800 Massachusetts Avenue

North Andover Police Department - 1475 Osgood Street

Items Needed

Canned Soups

Oatmeal

Baking or Cooking Mixes that only require water

Microwavable Soup or Potatoes

Mac and Cheese with Cheese Sauce

Pasta and Sauce

Canned meat

Peanut butter

Jelly

Feminine Hygiene Products

Food Resource Guides


Peoples Food Pantry Calendar

North AnDover Elder Services Local Food Sources Guide

The Greater boston food bank mobile market in partnership with the YMCA

Additional Information

Residents facing immediate need can access resources through the Project Bread FoodSource Hotline at (800) 645-8333 and local food pantries. Department of Transitional Assistance  offices remain open to provide other services.  

 State funded programs including HIP, TAFDC, and EAEDC will continue operating normally. 

You can find more information on mass.gov/SNAPupdates.

Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) - By keeping at least $1 on your SNAP card, you can continue to use HIP to receive additional funds (based on household size) to purchase fresh produce at participating farmers’ markets, farm stands, mobile markets, and CSAs across Massachusetts. Learn more here: https://www.mass.gov/hip.

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Kathy Shelp

Director of community Services/Elder Services

Town of North Andover 

978-688-9560