Just Before Christmas, Falmouth Service Center as Busy as Ever

By Gilda Geist
Dec 23, 2022

A man in a neon green reflective vest shouted ticket numbers into a bullhorn during Wednesday’s food distribution hours at the Falmouth Service Center.

Most of the clients waited in their cars to avoid the cold, only getting out when their numbers were called. But a few braved the cold, milling around the racks and bins of free clothing, accessories, books and pet care supplies. For some, going to the service center is more than just a way to get free groceries—it is a place to socialize…