It takes a lot of food because the need is great!
- In an average week, 11,500 lbs. of food is distributed to our neighbors in need
- Over 539,000 lbs. of food was distributed last year
- 697 families representing 1,841 individuals visited the Pantry last year
- Those families made 5,306 shopping trips to the pantry
We depend upon your generosity to meet the growing need for nutritious food.
See the list of what we can and cannot accept if you are unsure about what to donate.
Most Needed Items
- Ensure & Glucerna
- Coffee & Tea (no K cups)
- Albacore Tuna
- Ice Cream Cones
- Sprinkles
- Diapers: size 5 & 6
- Baby Wipes
- Bed Pads
- Helpers (hamburger, tuna, dry potatoes, etc.)
- Snacks
- Hearty Soups
- Flavored Rice
- Condiments
- Menstrual Pads: Heavy Days & Light Days
- Poise: #1, 3, & 4
- Depends: size small and medium unisex
*Please refrain from donating extra-large “family” or “super-sized” food and personal care packaged items.
Organize a Food Drive
Contact the Food Coordinator for help planning your next food drive- we have lots of tools available, from theme ideas, to reusable grocery bags to help you transport the food to the pantry, and more!
Learn how to join or start a Neighborhood Food Project in your neighborhood.
Donation Drop-Off Times
Donations may be dropped off at the loading dock of the Pantry during any Open Pantry Session or during stocking session.
Open Pantry Hours
Wednesday, Friday 9:00am to 12pm
(Closed Friday before Saturday session)
First Tuesday 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Third Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm
Open Pantry Dates
June 4, 5, 7, 12, 15, 19, 21, 26
Closed Friday, June 14th and Friday, June 28th
July 2, 3, 10, 12, 17, 20, 24, 26, 31
Closed Friday, July 5th and Friday, July 19th
August 2, 6, 7, 9, 14, 17, 21, 23, 28
Closed Friday, August 16th and Friday, August 30th
Weather Related Closings
For weather-related closings, please check for news posts here on the website, follow us on Facebook or call us at 978-772-4627 to listen to a recorded message.
Download or Print Pantry Schedule (PDF)
Food Drives
Please contact the Food Coordinator to schedule a drop-off date.
Stocking Sessions
Tuesdays 10:00am to 12:00pm
Thursdays 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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