It takes a lot of food because the need is great!
- In an average week, over 15,000 lbs. of food is distributed to our neighbors in need
- Nearly 782,000 lbs. of food was distributed last year
- 891 families representing 2,497 individuals visited the Pantry last year
- Those families made 6,690 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
- Coffee & Tea (no K cups)
- Albacore Tuna
- Canned Pasta (such as SpaghettiOs)
- Helpers (hamburger, tuna, dry potatoes, etc.)
- Snacks
- Hearty Soups
- Flavored Rice
- Condiments
- Diapers: size 3, 4, & 6
- Poise: #1, 2, 4, & 5
- Depends (unisex): size small, medium, large and x-large
Please see our list of our most needed holiday items here.
*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
Every Wednesday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
First Tuesday evening of the month 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Third Saturday of the month 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Last Thursday of the month 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Open Pantry Dates
October 1, 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 30, 31
November 1, 5, 6, 8, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 27
Closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29
December 3, 4, 6, 11, 13, 20, 21, 27
Closed Wednesday, December 25 and Thursday, December 26
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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