At the Essex CHIPS Youth Food Shelf, we are dedicated to ensuring that no youth in the Essex Westford School District goes hungry or lacks essential supplies. We provide a compassionate and welcoming space where young people and their families can access free shelf-stable food, clothing, toiletries, and school supplies. Our Food Shelf is open for community members to visit during designated hours and select the items they need, with an emphasis on confidentiality and support. Youth already participating in Essex CHIPS services can conveniently access the Food Shelf whenever they are onsite by connecting with a staff member. We invite families to come back as often as they require assistance. To help accommodate our community, the Food Shelf operates by appointment Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and we are happy to assist you in arranging a visit or answering questions about our available resources.