It takes a lot of food because the need is great!
- In an average week, nearly 24,200 lbs. of food is distributed to our neighbors in need
- 1,257,200 lbs. of food was distributed last year
- 1,046 families representing 3,076 individuals visited the Pantry last year
- Those families made 8,162 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
- Hearty Soups
- Jelly & Jam
- Condiments
- Baking Mixes
- Flavored Rice
- Coffee, Tea, Cocoa
- Healthy Canned Soup (low sodium, wholesome ingredients)
- Snacks
- Snacks for Kids (for our Summer Kid Bags)
- Cereal for Kids (for our Summer Kid Bags)
- Shampoo
We Need Gently Used Paper Grocery Bags!
Paper grocery bag donations can be dropped off at any of our donation box locations or you can bring them directly to the Pantry.
*We cannot accept any food that is past the expiration or best by date.
*Please refrain from donating extra-large “family” or “super-sized” food and personal care packaged items.
Donation Box Locations
Amazon Wish List
We love it when supporters can shop local for donations, but we know that’s not always possible. Our Amazon Wish List makes it easy to send some of our most-needed items straight to the Pantry.
Instacart
You can order online from Instacart and have items delivered right to the Pantry! Helping your neighbors in need couldn’t be easier!
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 1 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.
Federal Employees are welcome to visit during our regular schedule for as long as needed.
Open Pantry Dates
August: 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 26, 28
September: 1, 2, 9, 11, 16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 30
(closed Friday, September 4)
October: 2, 6, 7, 9, 14, 16, 17, 21, 23, 28, 30
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 Open Pantry Schedule (PDF)
Food Drives
Please contact the Food Coordinator to schedule a drop-off date.
Stocking Sessions
Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursdays 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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