At this time of year we need EVERYTHING!
If you’re looking for suggestions, here’s a list of items we always need.
• Coffee – any kind
• Toilet Paper
• Canned Meat/meal (chili, ham, hash, tuna, etc.)
• Meal Makers (Hamburger Helper, etc.)
• Canned Pasta (ravioli, Spaghettios, etc.)
• Peanut Butter
• Cereal
• Spaghetti Sauce
• Canned Fruit
• Canned Vegetables
• Evaporated Milk
• Juice
• Dry Pasta
• Oil
• Bar Soap
• Toothpaste
• Shampoo
• Laundry Detergent
• Feminine Products (tampons, sanitary napkins)
• Reusable (cloth) bags
• Grocery Store gift cards in any denomination
(if we have them, we offer gift cards to clients with special circumstances)
Items may be dropped off at the following locations:
Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St., (rear of Rodman Building) most Mondays 7-9am, and every Tues. 8:30-9am
Canton Co-Operative Bank, 671 Washington St., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Bank of Canton, 557 Washington St., Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., Mon 1-9pm, Tues-Thurs 9:30am-9:00pm
Pratt Realtors, Inc., 1475 Washington St., Daily 7am-5pm
One last thing, we are still looking for individuals or companies that have a BOX TRUCK that could hold 4 pallets. It would be great if the truck bed is chest high so that the pallets of food can be driven on right from the loading dock at the Boston Food Bank. It takes about 2 hours, start to finish, and we are hoping to find several companies that could make the pickup with us every few months, so that no one company or individual is over-burdened.
Thanks so much for all your support and generosity over the holidays. Next month we’ll publish statistics so you can see how your money and food donations are being used.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Friday, November 19, 2010
November 2010
For THANKSGIVING we will be looking for donations of store-bought pies (we can’t give out any homemade items). We expect about 165 clients this year. If you are a member of a group or organization that could commit to donating pies, please let us know how many by calling Carol at 781-828-1944, or emailing carol@thevolpes.com. Pies can be dropped off at the pantry located in the rear of the Rodman Building at Canton High School on Friday Nov. 19 from 2:00 to 3:30pm. Also, St. Gerard’s church is collecting pies from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Friday Nov. 19.
If just half of the people(259) reading this email would drop off a pie or two, that would be terrific!
This month we will also need STUFFING, GRAVY (cans or powdered mix), and CORN MUFFIN and QUICKBREAD (cranberry, pumpkin, etc) MIXES.
Items may be dropped off at the following locations:
Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St., (rear of Rodman Building) most Mondays 7-9am, and every Tues. 8:30-9am
Canton Co-Operative Bank, 671 Washington St., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Bank of Canton, 557 Washington St., Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., Mon 1-9pm, Tues-Thurs 9:30am-9:00pm
Pratt Realtors, Inc., 1475 Washington St., Daily 7am-5pm
One last thing, we are still looking for individuals or companies that have a BOX TRUCK that could hold 4 pallets. It would be great if the truck bed is chest high so that the pallets of food can be driven on right from the loading dock at the Boston Food Bank. It takes about 2 hours, start to finish, and we are hoping to find several companies that could make the pickup with us every few months, so that no one company or individual is over-burdened.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! THANK YOU FOR HELPING US!
If just half of the people(259) reading this email would drop off a pie or two, that would be terrific!
This month we will also need STUFFING, GRAVY (cans or powdered mix), and CORN MUFFIN and QUICKBREAD (cranberry, pumpkin, etc) MIXES.
Items may be dropped off at the following locations:
Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St., (rear of Rodman Building) most Mondays 7-9am, and every Tues. 8:30-9am
Canton Co-Operative Bank, 671 Washington St., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Bank of Canton, 557 Washington St., Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., Mon 1-9pm, Tues-Thurs 9:30am-9:00pm
Pratt Realtors, Inc., 1475 Washington St., Daily 7am-5pm
One last thing, we are still looking for individuals or companies that have a BOX TRUCK that could hold 4 pallets. It would be great if the truck bed is chest high so that the pallets of food can be driven on right from the loading dock at the Boston Food Bank. It takes about 2 hours, start to finish, and we are hoping to find several companies that could make the pickup with us every few months, so that no one company or individual is over-burdened.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! THANK YOU FOR HELPING US!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
October 2010
This post is longer than usual because we have lots of items to discuss...1)request for grocery cards, 2)usual monthly requests, 3)truck borrowing, 4)Thanksgiving pies.
We are currently serving 364 clients. Once in awhile we come across a special situation and try to provide a client with a grocery shopping card, usually $10, $15, $20, $25, depending on what we have. If you would like to help us with this, just buy a grocery card (all denominations are welcome) at a local supermarket and drop it off at the pantry on Mondays, or anytime at Pratt Realtors. Or you may mail to Canton Food Pantry, c/o Canton Area Helpline, PO Box 202, Canton, MA 02021.
We are currently serving 364 clients. Once in awhile we come across a special situation and try to provide a client with a grocery shopping card, usually $10, $15, $20, $25, depending on what we have. If you would like to help us with this, just buy a grocery card (all denominations are welcome) at a local supermarket and drop it off at the pantry on Mondays, or anytime at Pratt Realtors. Or you may mail to Canton Food Pantry, c/o Canton Area Helpline, PO Box 202, Canton, MA 02021.
This month we are asking for donations of
SOAP, TOOTHPASTE, SHAMPOO, LAUNDRY DETERGENT (any brand)
JELLO, JUICE, PASTA SAUCE, CEREAL
MEALS IN A CAN (like Spaghettios, Ravioli, Beef Stew
and HALLOWEEN CANDY FOR OUR CLIENTS TO GIVE TO TRICK-OR-TREATERS
SOAP, TOOTHPASTE, SHAMPOO, LAUNDRY DETERGENT (any brand)
JELLO, JUICE, PASTA SAUCE, CEREAL
MEALS IN A CAN (like Spaghettios, Ravioli, Beef Stew
and HALLOWEEN CANDY FOR OUR CLIENTS TO GIVE TO TRICK-OR-TREATERS
Items may be dropped off at the following locations:
Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St., (rear of Rodman Building) most Mondays 7-9am, and every Tues. 8:30-9am
Canton Co-Operative Bank, 671 Washington St., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Bank of Canton, 557 Washington St., Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., Mon 1-9pm, Tues-Thurs 9:30am-9:00pm
Pratt Realtors, Inc., 1475 Washington St., Daily 7am-5pm
Also, we go in to the Boston Food Bank for a pickup once or twice a month. We are looking for individuals or companies that have a box truck that could hold 4 pallets. It would be great if the truck bed is chest high so that the pallets of food can be driven on right from the loading dock. It takes about 2 hours, start to finish, and we are hoping to find several companies that could make the pickup with us every other month, so that no one company or idndividual is over-burdened.
Looking ahead to Thanksgiving, we will be looking for donations of store-bought pies (we can't give out any home made items). We typically give out 125 or more. If you are a member of a group or organixzation that could commit to donating a number of pies, please let us know how many be emailing carol@thevolpes.com. Pies need to be delivered Friday Nov. 19 to the pantry.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
September 2010
WE NEED EVERYTHING!
Kids are going back to school, demand for food is high, and our supply is very low. We'd appreciate any donation you can manage...especially...CEREAL, PEANUT BUTTER, JELLY, CANNED VEGETABLES and MEALS (Spaghettios, Ravioli, Stew), PASTA and PASTA SAUCE, MEAL MAKERS (like Hamburger Helper), TUNA
Items may be dropped off at the following locations:
Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St., (rear of Rodman Building) most Mondays 7-9am, and every Tues. 8:30-9am
Canton Co-Operative Bank, 671 Washington St., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Bank of Canton, 557 Washington St., Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., Mon 1-9pm, Tues-Thurs 9:30am-9:00pm
Pratt Realtors, Inc., 1475 Washington St., Daily 7am-5pm
If you’d prefer to make a monetary donation, funds are used to purchase much needed perishable items sugh as eggs, cheese, fruit, potatoes, etc. as well as non-perishable items – especially so at this time of year.
Donations are tax-deductible and may be mailed to:
Canton Area Helpline, PO Box 202, Canton, MA 02021
In the memo line, please write “FOOD”
As always, if you’d prefer to make a donation by credit card, you can do that on our Facebook page (see below)
Website
Facebook
Kids are going back to school, demand for food is high, and our supply is very low. We'd appreciate any donation you can manage...especially...CEREAL, PEANUT BUTTER, JELLY, CANNED VEGETABLES and MEALS (Spaghettios, Ravioli, Stew), PASTA and PASTA SAUCE, MEAL MAKERS (like Hamburger Helper), TUNA
Items may be dropped off at the following locations:
Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St., (rear of Rodman Building) most Mondays 7-9am, and every Tues. 8:30-9am
Canton Co-Operative Bank, 671 Washington St., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Bank of Canton, 557 Washington St., Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., Mon 1-9pm, Tues-Thurs 9:30am-9:00pm
Pratt Realtors, Inc., 1475 Washington St., Daily 7am-5pm
If you’d prefer to make a monetary donation, funds are used to purchase much needed perishable items sugh as eggs, cheese, fruit, potatoes, etc. as well as non-perishable items – especially so at this time of year.
Donations are tax-deductible and may be mailed to:
Canton Area Helpline, PO Box 202, Canton, MA 02021
In the memo line, please write “FOOD”
As always, if you’d prefer to make a donation by credit card, you can do that on our Facebook page (see below)
Website
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
August 2010
Hi Friends,
Right now there is an urgent need for EVERYTHING. We are very low as always in the summer.
Good items to donate are:
CEREAL – PEANUT BUTTER - JELLY - JELLO - CANNED VEGETABLES – CANNED FRUIT – PASTA – PASTA SAUCE
And we always need TOILET PAPER – TOOTHPASTE – SHAMPOO – SOAP
Thanks for your help!
Your friends at the Canton Food Pantry
Items may be dropped off at the following locations:
Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St., (rear of Rodman Building) most Mondays 7-9am, and every Tues. 8:30-9am
Canton Co-Operative Bank, 671 Washington St., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Bank of Canton, 557 Washington St., Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., Mon 1-9pm, Tues-Thurs 9:30am-9:00pm
Pratt Realtors, Inc., 1475 Washington St., Daily 7am-5pm
If you’d prefer to make a monetary donation, funds are used to purchase much needed perishable items sugh as eggs, cheese, fruit, potatoes, etc. as well as non-perishable items – especially so at this time of year.
Donations are tax-deductible and may be mailed to:
Canton Area Helpline, PO Box 202, Canton, MA 02021
In the memo line, please write “FOOD”
As always, if you’d prefer to make a donation by credit card, you can do that on our Facebook page (see below)
Website
Facebook
Right now there is an urgent need for EVERYTHING. We are very low as always in the summer.
Good items to donate are:
CEREAL – PEANUT BUTTER - JELLY - JELLO - CANNED VEGETABLES – CANNED FRUIT – PASTA – PASTA SAUCE
And we always need TOILET PAPER – TOOTHPASTE – SHAMPOO – SOAP
Thanks for your help!
Your friends at the Canton Food Pantry
Items may be dropped off at the following locations:
Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St., (rear of Rodman Building) most Mondays 7-9am, and every Tues. 8:30-9am
Canton Co-Operative Bank, 671 Washington St., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Bank of Canton, 557 Washington St., Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., Mon 1-9pm, Tues-Thurs 9:30am-9:00pm
Pratt Realtors, Inc., 1475 Washington St., Daily 7am-5pm
If you’d prefer to make a monetary donation, funds are used to purchase much needed perishable items sugh as eggs, cheese, fruit, potatoes, etc. as well as non-perishable items – especially so at this time of year.
Donations are tax-deductible and may be mailed to:
Canton Area Helpline, PO Box 202, Canton, MA 02021
In the memo line, please write “FOOD”
As always, if you’d prefer to make a donation by credit card, you can do that on our Facebook page (see below)
Website
THANK YOU- THANK YOU-THANK YOU- THANK YOU
Friday, June 18, 2010
June 2010
Although the Mail Carriers’ Food Drive was just last month, we are still in need of many items, particularly now that the kids will be home for the summer. So this month we’re asking you to drop off
>>>>>>>JUICE and SNACKS (for kids)
>>>>>>>TOILET PAPER (we always need it!)
Items may be dropped off at the following locations:
Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St., (rear of Rodman Building) most Mondays 7-9am, and every Tues. 8:30-9am
Canton Co-Operative Bank, 671 Washington St., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Bank of Canton, 557 Washington St., Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., Mon 1-9pm, Tues-Thurs 9:30am-9:00pm
Pratt Realtors, Inc., 1475 Washington St., Daily 7am-5pm
And if you’d prefer to make a donation by credit card, you can do that on our Facebook page (see below)
Website www.cantonfoodpantry.com
Facebook http://apps.facebook.com/causes/beneficiaries/62135/info
Although the Mail Carriers’ Food Drive was just last month, we are still in need of many items, particularly now that the kids will be home for the summer. So this month we’re asking you to drop off
>>>>>>>JUICE and SNACKS (for kids)
>>>>>>>TOILET PAPER (we always need it!)
Items may be dropped off at the following locations:
Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St., (rear of Rodman Building) most Mondays 7-9am, and every Tues. 8:30-9am
Canton Co-Operative Bank, 671 Washington St., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Bank of Canton, 557 Washington St., Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., Mon 1-9pm, Tues-Thurs 9:30am-9:00pm
Pratt Realtors, Inc., 1475 Washington St., Daily 7am-5pm
And if you’d prefer to make a donation by credit card, you can do that on our Facebook page (see below)
Website www.cantonfoodpantry.com
Facebook http://apps.facebook.com/causes/beneficiaries/62135/info
Saturday, May 1, 2010
We're asking all our friends to support the Mail Carriers' Food Drive. On SATURDAY, MAY 8, put items in a bag and place by your mailbox. Your letter carrier will pick it up and deliver to the Canton Food Pantry!Please let your friends and family know about the food drive so they can support it, too!
As always, if you forget to put your items out on SATURDAY, MAY 8, you can always drop off at the following locations:
Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St.,(rear Rodman Building) Most Mondays 7-9am, & Tues 8:30-9:00am
Canton Co-Operative Bank, 671 Washington St., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Bank of Canton, 557 Washington St., Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., Mon 1-9pm, Tues-Thurs 9:30am-9:00pm
Pratt Realtors, Inc., 1475 Washington St., Daily 7am-5pm
If you'd prefer to make a donation by credit card, please visit our Facebook page.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
This month we are asking for donations of:
TOILET PAPER
CANNED TUNA
JUICE
Donations may be dropped off at the following locations:
Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St.,(rear Rodman Building) Most Mondays 7-9am, & Tues 8:30-9:00am
Canton Co-Operative Bank, 671 Washington St., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Bank of Canton, 557 Washington St., Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., Mon 1-9pm, Tues-Thurs 9:30am-9:00pm
Pratt Realtors, Inc., 1475 Washington St., Daily 7am-5pm
TOILET PAPER
CANNED TUNA
JUICE
Donations may be dropped off at the following locations:
Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St.,(rear Rodman Building) Most Mondays 7-9am, & Tues 8:30-9:00am
Canton Co-Operative Bank, 671 Washington St., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Bank of Canton, 557 Washington St., Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., Mon 1-9pm, Tues-Thurs 9:30am-9:00pm
Pratt Realtors, Inc., 1475 Washington St., Daily 7am-5pm
Monday, January 4, 2010
January 2010
~Happy New Year! Thank you so much for all your donations over the holidays! With that you were busy doing, it was so nice of you to think of us and donate items and $$$. We really appreciate it.
~We now have 253 people on our email distribution list. Please feel free to forward to friends and family in Canton.
~This month we are asking for donations of:
TOILET PAPER and SHAMPOO
Donations may be dropped off at the following locations:
Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St.,(rear Rodman Building) Most Mondays 7-9am, & Tues 8:30-9:00am
Canton Co-Operative Bank, 671 Washington St., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Bank of Canton, 557 Washington St., Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., Mon 1-9pm, Tues-Thurs 9:30am-9:00pm
Pratt Realtors, Inc., 1475 Washington St., Daily 7am-5pm
~We now have 253 people on our email distribution list. Please feel free to forward to friends and family in Canton.
~This month we are asking for donations of:
TOILET PAPER and SHAMPOO
Donations may be dropped off at the following locations:
Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St.,(rear Rodman Building) Most Mondays 7-9am, & Tues 8:30-9:00am
Canton Co-Operative Bank, 671 Washington St., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Bank of Canton, 557 Washington St., Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., Mon 1-9pm, Tues-Thurs 9:30am-9:00pm
Pratt Realtors, Inc., 1475 Washington St., Daily 7am-5pm
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
December 2009
>>>First of all, THANK YOU!!!!!! Your donations last month were terrific, and we were able to give each of our families a turkey and all the fixings for Thanksgiving dinner. We even had a few turkeys left over, which will be given out on a first come first served basis.
>>>Several large food drives by schools, organizations, and businesses have kept our shelves well-stocked for the holidays, and we are so grateful for this support from the community.
>>>If you inadvertently delete our email, remember that you can always come here to the blog for the list of requested items, and to the website www.cantonfoodpantry.com for information about drop off times and locations, etc.
>>>We've had success on Facebook (there's a link to the right). We have over 100 friends, and have received some nice donations.
>>>Again, a big thank you to all our friends, supporters, and volunteers. Without you we would be unable to do what we do. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season with friends and family.
This month we are asking for donations of:
PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS - SUCH AS SOAP, TOOTHPASTE, AND SHAMPOO
LAUNDRY DETERGENT
Donations may be dropped off at the following locations:
Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St.,(rear Rodman Building) Most Mondays 7-9am, & Tues 8:30-9:00am
Canton Co-Operative Bank, 671 Washington St., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Bank of Canton, 557 Washington St., Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., Mon 1-9pm, Tues-Thurs 9:30am-9:00pm
Pratt Realtors, Inc., 1475 Washington St., Daily 7am-5pm
>>>Several large food drives by schools, organizations, and businesses have kept our shelves well-stocked for the holidays, and we are so grateful for this support from the community.
>>>If you inadvertently delete our email, remember that you can always come here to the blog for the list of requested items, and to the website www.cantonfoodpantry.com for information about drop off times and locations, etc.
>>>We've had success on Facebook (there's a link to the right). We have over 100 friends, and have received some nice donations.
>>>Again, a big thank you to all our friends, supporters, and volunteers. Without you we would be unable to do what we do. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season with friends and family.
This month we are asking for donations of:
PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS - SUCH AS SOAP, TOOTHPASTE, AND SHAMPOO
LAUNDRY DETERGENT
Donations may be dropped off at the following locations:
Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St.,(rear Rodman Building) Most Mondays 7-9am, & Tues 8:30-9:00am
Canton Co-Operative Bank, 671 Washington St., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Bank of Canton, 557 Washington St., Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., Mon 1-9pm, Tues-Thurs 9:30am-9:00pm
Pratt Realtors, Inc., 1475 Washington St., Daily 7am-5pm
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Thanksgiving 2009
--We will be providing Thanksgiving groceries for about 200 Canton families.
--We are asking our friends to donate the following items:
(because they are unavailable at the Boston Food Bank)
STUFFING
PIES - store bought only
CRANBERRY SAUCE
--Please Drop Off:
Friday, November 20th, from 9:15am-12 noon, or 5-6pm
At Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St., (rear of Rodman Building - old "Building A"). From the front, go around to the back of the building, turn left into the first parking lot, the entrance is at the far corner of the building.
--We need your items on Friday because we will be distributing turkeys and all the fixings to our clients on Saturday.
--If you would prefer not to go shopping, you could help provide dinner for a family by sending a check (any amount) to Canton Area Helpline, PO Box 202, Canton, MA 02021 and in the memo line please write THANKSGIVING DINNER. Or if you prefer, you may make a donation by credit card at http://apps.facebook.com/causes/369232.
--Thank you so much for all your help!
--We are asking our friends to donate the following items:
(because they are unavailable at the Boston Food Bank)
STUFFING
PIES - store bought only
CRANBERRY SAUCE
--Please Drop Off:
Friday, November 20th, from 9:15am-12 noon, or 5-6pm
At Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St., (rear of Rodman Building - old "Building A"). From the front, go around to the back of the building, turn left into the first parking lot, the entrance is at the far corner of the building.
--We need your items on Friday because we will be distributing turkeys and all the fixings to our clients on Saturday.
--If you would prefer not to go shopping, you could help provide dinner for a family by sending a check (any amount) to Canton Area Helpline, PO Box 202, Canton, MA 02021 and in the memo line please write THANKSGIVING DINNER. Or if you prefer, you may make a donation by credit card at http://apps.facebook.com/causes/369232.
--Thank you so much for all your help!
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