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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. **PLEASE NOTE WE CAN NOT ACCEPT ANY PERISHABLE ITEMS**
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: April 14, 2021
Please check back frequently as our list will change weekly based on availability through the Greater Boston Food Bank and community needs.
- Cereal
- Toothpaste
- Kids 100% juice boxes
- BBQ sauce
- Frosting
- Beef stew
- ** WE DO NOT NEED SOUP OR CANNED VEGETABLES AT THIS TIME** WE CURRENTLY ARE OVERFLOWING-THANK YOU**
Please Note:
- We cannot accept perishable items or expired food.
- Please do not leave donations on our doorstep as we are not manned 7 days a week. Live donation hours are 11-1 Mondays and Fridays or use our convenient donation boxes at Stop & Shop or the Post Office.
Thank you for your support!