Pittsfield Community Food Pantry
Pittsfield Community Food Pantry - Pittsfield, MA
www.pittsfieldfoodpantry.org
Pittsfield Community Food Pantry began as an outgrowth of St. Joseph’s Kitchen in the 1990s — as 12 emergency bags of groceries available after the weekly meal.
The need grew, and groceries were distributed from the South Congregational Church (now United Church of Christ, Pittsfield) office through the first decade of the 2000s. Around 2010 the mission moved downstairs to Barrett Hall, and the Pantry partnered with the Western MA Food Bank.
Though South Community Food Pantry became a separate 501(c)(3) in 2023, the church remains our home and an essential partner to achieve the goals of our mission.
South Community Food Pantry was renamed Pittsfield Community Food Pantry in 2025.
Our Mission
To provide for our neighbors in the spirit of generosity, respect, kindness, and acceptance so that no one in our community goes to bed hungry.
"The Finish Line Fund" presented by The Josh Billings RunAground and Mill Town Foundation
The Great Josh Billings RunAground is a cherished Berkshire Tradition that began in 1977. The triathlon brings our community together in the spirit of good natured competition and camaraderie.
Mill Town Foundation has partnered with the Josh Billings RunAground to introduce a charitable fundraising initiative that empowers individual competitors and teams to raise funds for Berkshire- based nonprofits.
This program enhances the Josh’s tradition of community impact by connecting athletic competition with local philanthropy, channeling funds to support Berkshire County nonprofits.
The Finish Line Fund is a peer-to-peer fundraising program that:
- Integrates charitable giving into race registration
- Provides personalized fundraising pages for every participant
- Connects athletes with vetted Berkshire nonprofits
- Distributes 100% of donations directly to chosen organizations
- Celebrates impact alongside athletic achievement
The Great Josh Billings RunAground
Each year, The Josh Billings RunAground, a 501(3)c organization, shares a portion of proceeds generated by registration fees and donations to the Berkshire United Way. This remains unchanged in 2026.
New for 2026, Mill Town Foundation has partnered with The Josh Billings RunAground to offer a community impact initiative titled, "The Finish Line Fund".
Racers choose from many of the Berkshire-based nonprofit organizations that are dedicated to helping the Berkshire communities every day and are deserving of recognition and support.
To learn more about some of these Berkshire nonprofits, please visit their websites OR refer to the Berkshire Nonprofit Center's annual Giving Back Guide at www.npcberkshire.org: