Kids & Family
North Reading Food Pantry Needs Your Help
Here is a list of items that the food pantry needs.
As we head into the holidays, people are often looking for ways to help those less fortunate.
The North Reading Food Pantry is one organization always looking for donations to help needy North Reading residents.
Located at Town Hall, the nonprofit organization is run by Christian Community Service of North Reading. It’s open from 9 to 10 a.m. every Monday morning and on the first and third Monday evenings form 7 to 8 p.m.
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All North Reading residents are eligible to use the food pantry.
Those who would like to donate items can drop them off at drop-off locations – Town Hall, Flint Memorial Library, North Reading Police Office, Carr’s Hallmark Store and Stop & Shop.
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The items most in need are:
- Kids snacks for school
- Chowders
- Beef soup
- Cocoa/hot chocolate
- Rice and noodle side dishes
- Canned chicken
- Canned ravioli
- Canned spaghetti
- Solid white tuna
- Chicken and beef brother
- Canned beets
- Chili
- Baked beans
- Crunchy peanut butter
- Baby food
- Jelly
- Sugar
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Vegetable oil
- Jello
- Pudding (regular and sugar-free)
- Cake mixes
- Brownie mixes
- Cookie mixes
- Frosting
- Regular coffee
- Decaf coffee
- Instant coffee
- Tea
- Diapers and pull-ups for all sizes
- Baby wipes
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Cleaning supplies
- Laundry detergent
- Dish soap
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Deodorant
- Disposable razors
To contact the food pantry, call 978-276-0040, go on its website, like them on Facebook or email them.
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