Emergency Meal Access After the Blizzard
🔥 Heat & 🍽 Food Resources After the Blizzard
Updated: February 26, 2026
Looking for heat or food after the storm? Start below based on what you need.
Availability may change quickly due to demand, staffing, and road conditions.
Please call ahead before traveling whenever possible.
🔥 Firewood Available (Call Ahead)
Supplies may be limited and change quickly. Calling ahead is strongly recommended.
Chatham
Agway of Cape Cod – Chatham (Bundles Only)
Phone: (508) 945-1555
South Dennis
Agway of Cape Cod – South Dennis (Bundles Only)
Phone: (508) 385-8772
Dennis Port
Hart Farm Nursery & Garden Center
Phone: (508) 394-2693
Mashpee
Govoni Forestry Products LLC (Kiln-Dried Only)
Phone: (508) 420-0859
Orleans
Agway of Cape Cod – Orleans (Bundles Only)
Phone: (508) 255-8100
Yarmouth Port
Cape Cod Firewood & Land Clearing
Phone: (508) 776-6586
Call for immediate availability and delivery options.
Emergency Meal Locations
If you need a meal due to storm impacts, emergency shelters and designated emergency sites are currently the most reliable locations for prepared food.
World Central Kitchen is working locally with Family Table Collaborative to distribute meals.
Meal distribution locations may include activated shelters and other emergency sites depending on conditions.
For the most up-to-date meal distribution information, visit the Family Table Collaborative Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/familytablecollaborative
To find activated emergency shelters, visit the official listing from Barnstable County at www.capecod.gov/shelters.
If you are able to travel safely, these emergency sites are the most dependable place to receive a prepared meal at this time.
Local Food Pantry Updates
The organizations below are confirmed as operational. Hours may change due to road and staffing conditions. Please call ahead when possible.
Meals and Food Pantries
Cape Wide
Cape Kid Meals
Phone: 508-419-1734
Distributing more than 1,000 meal bags through school-based and central distribution sites.
Distribution varies by school district. Contact your local school district for specific pickup locations and times.
Upper Cape
Christ the King Food Pantry
5 Job’s Fishing Rd, Mashpee
508-477-7700
Wednesday, March 4, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Drive-through and delivery options available for housebound individuals and families.
Falmouth Service Center
611 Gifford Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
Phone: 508-548-2794
Open regular hours starting Monday, March 2.
Mid Cape
Barnstable High School
744 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
Meal distribution at the loading dock.
Thursday and Friday: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Lunches and small pantry staples. First come, first served.
Cape Cod Community Pantry – Yarmouth
845 MA-28 #16, South Yarmouth
508-394-0880
Resumed normal schedule.
https://yarmouthfoodpantry.org/
Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center
233 Stevens Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
Phone: 508-778-1590
Open as usual.
Today: Drive-through model in Hyannis, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
No deliveries currently. Open to all who need food.
Cape Cod WIC
372 North Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
Phone: 508-771-7896
Operating remotely. All services are being provided by phone or virtual appointment.
Lower Cape
Family Pantry of Cape Cod
133 Queen Anne Road
Harwich, MA 02645
Phone: 508-432-6519
Saturday (regular hours): 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM.
Hours may change depending on weather and staffing.
Hands of Hope Outreach Center
49 Route 28, P.O. Box 387
West Harwich, MA 02671
Phone: 508-432-1312
Today: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Non-perishable food only.
Open Friday, 2/27, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Non-perishable food only. No meat, fish, eggs, cheese, milk, or yogurt.
🐾 Pet Food Assistance
MSPCA Cape Cod Adoption Center — Centerville
1577 Falmouth Road
Phone: (508) 775-0940
Pet food available. Phone contact preferred due to power issues.
🧾 SNAP Benefits – Lost Food Due to Power Outage?
If you lost food purchased with SNAP due to the storm or power outage, you may qualify for replacement benefits.
You must report the loss within 10 days.
You may qualify if:
• Power was out 4+ hours
• Refrigerator/freezer stopped working
• Food spoiled due to storm or outage
Report loss to MA Department of Transitional Assistance:
📞 877-382-2363
Say “household misfortune”
More info:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/snap-household-misfortune
🚫 Cannot Leave Your Home?
If you are homebound due to unplowed roads, medical needs, disability, or lack of transportation and are experiencing a serious food emergency:
Andrea Scarpellini
Food Access Coordinator
[email protected]
Please include:
• Your town
• Whether you are completely homebound
• A brief description of your situation
• A phone number where you can be reached
Response times may be delayed depending on road conditions and volunteer availability.
