Haven from Hunger was started in 1985 by several volunteers as a soup kitchen serving an evening meal two nights a week at the United Methodist Church of Peabody, Massachusetts.  Following a fire at the church, the Haven moved to its present location 71 Wallis Street, Peabody, Massachusetts.  Since its inception, the Haven has grown into the largest food pantry in the North Shore of Massachusetts, serving many communities.

      The Haven is a non-profit agency with minimal staffing.  It relies heavily on the goodwill of volunteers who give their time, and donations from people and business in many communities.

      The Haven staff and volunteers have created a loving and caring environment that provides nourishment for the heart, spirit and body of the people they serve as well as those who serve them.