FCCR Food Pantry
About
The First Congregational Church of Revere Food Pantry has served individuals and families in Revere since 1983. As an emergency food provider, we currently serve over 1,000 families each month from our location at 230 Beach Street, Revere.
Mission & Vision
Rooted in our faith, we extend the love of Jesus by providing emergency food with compassion and dignity, working toward a community where everyone has reliable access to food. Together we serve neighbors from many backgrounds and life circumstances and, when additional support is needed, help connect individuals with trusted local nonprofit partners and city resources.
How We Can Help
We are open every Wednesday from 6:00–8:00 pm at 230 Beach Street, Revere, MA. Households can pick up food once a month.
Who Can Get Food
- One person per household can register
- You must live in Revere
- No ID or paperwork is needed — everyone is welcome
Getting Here
- Bus lines 110, 117, 411 stop near the church
- Parking can be found behind the Revere Public Library, on Beach Street, or on Central Ave
- Do not park on School Street next to the church and do not block driveways
- Enter through the back of the church at the ramp
Questions?
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about coming to the food pantry.
Donate
Your generosity helps us provide food and care to our neighbors in Revere. Thank you for supporting this ministry and helping our neighbors have reliable access to food.
Give Financially
Financial gifts allow us to purchase food and meet the greatest needs as they arise.
- Donate online through our secure Tithe.ly page (use the button below and select Food Pantry from the “To” dropdown)
- Mail a check made payable to First Congregational Church of Revere Food Pantry to:
230 Beach Street, Revere, MA 02151
Donate Food
We gratefully accept food donations. Please contact us before dropping off food so we can ensure someone is available to receive it. At this time, we are not accepting non-food donations.
If you are organizing a food drive, please reach out in advance so we can coordinate due to limited staff and storage space.
Our History
Humble Beginnings
The First Congregational Church of Revere Food Pantry was established in 1983 under the leadership of Jan Dempsey to address hunger in our community. With a $500 seed grant from Project Bread and the support of local churches and organizations, we served just 5 families (12 people) in our first month. Over the years, through prayer and faithful community partnership, the pantry grew to serve 250–500 families per month. Even in lean seasons — like 2003, when shelves were nearly empty before the holidays — God faithfully provided through generous donors and local businesses, establishing a foundation of trust, service, and ministry that continues today.
Faithful Provision in a Time of Rapid Growth
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need in our community surged dramatically. In April 2020, lines stretched down to the high school, and by early May we were serving as many as 462 families in a single day. That year alone, we served 4,707 unique families — compared to 785 in 2019 — distributing over 30,000 bags of food and nearly half a million pounds from the Greater Boston Food Bank. Through partnership with the City of Revere, temporary relocation to Rumney Marsh Academy, and thousands of volunteer hours, God provided space, resources, and people at every turn, allowing us to continue serving safely and faithfully during one of the most challenging seasons in recent history.
Where We Are Today
More than 40 years after its founding, our food pantry continues to serve as an emergency food provider for families in Revere while adapting to changing needs. In 2025, we served 2,752 unique families through more than 10,000 visits and distributed over 20,000 bags of food. After a flood temporarily displaced us from our church building, we relocated, rebuilt, and adopted a “client choice” model that allows families to select foods that best meet their needs and cultural preferences. Through partnerships with the Greater Boston Food Bank, local vendors, city agencies, and the North Shore Food Security Collaborative, we remain committed to serving our neighbors with dignity, compassion, and the love of Christ.
Our Team
Wendy Baur
Tori Cravens
Tori Cravens
Food Pantry Director
Wendy has been the Director of the FCCR Food Pantry since 2002.
Tori Cravens
Tori Cravens
Tori Cravens
Operations Manager
Tori has been the Operations Manager of the FCCR Food Pantry since 2025.
Contact the Food Pantry
We’re happy to hear from you and help however we can. If you have questions about receiving food, volunteering, donating, or hosting a food drive, please reach out.
Email: foodpantry@firstcongrevere.org
Phone: (508) 271-7941
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