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Support the North Reading Food Pantry with a tax-deductible donation via PayPal.
How to Donate Goods to the food pantry
Thank you for your interest in helping those in need with a donation to the Food Pantry!
Please consider shopping from our list of most needed items (below). When you are ready to donate, you can drop off your food donations at one of several locations in town (see below). Food Pantry volunteers regularly collect these food donations and deliver and distribute them at the Food Pantry.
Where to Drop Off Your Food Pantry Donations
- Stop & Shop - 265 Main Street
- North Reading Post Office - 174 Park Street
- North Reading Town Hall (foyer) - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO COVID
- Flint Memorial Library - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO COVID
- **NEW** NR Food Pantry - 150 Haverhill St. Mondays and Fridays only 11am-1 pm; please email ahead of time to ensure staff is available
WHAT TO DONATE TO THE FOOD PANTRY
***MOST NEEDED FOOD ITEMS***
UPDATED: January 19, 2021
- Glass Cleaner
- White tuna
- Hand and body moisturizers; lip balm
- Dried spices such as basil, dill, oregano, Italian seasoning, garlic, onion powder
- Kids 100% juice boxes (other than apple)
- Baking items- choc. chips, baking powder and soda, brown sugar, etc
Important Notes...
- Please check back frequently as our list will change weekly based on availability through the Greater Boston Food Bank and community needs.
- Please note that drop off locations are limited due to library and town hall closures. You may drop off your donations at the North Reading Post Office and Stop & Shop at any time or see see above for Pantry donation hours.
- Please note that as always we cannot accept expired food.
Thank you for your support!