For the past 15 years, the Community Pantry has been addressing the food needs of low income Tewksbury residents. Originally housed at St. William Church, the pantry outgrew the facility and is now located in a building constructed specifically for its purposes adjacent to the Department of Public Works on Whipple Road. The pantry is open three days a month, on a Sunday, a Monday and a Saturday; more information on exact dates is available on their website and a sign posted on site. The volunteer operation is funded through donations and receives assistance and cooperation from the town. In times of economic crisis, more and more people find themselves using the pantry as a resource.