February

Moose Hill Farm will be showing “ A Place at the Table” (see trailer here: http://www.magpictures.com/aplaceatthetable/) on  Thursday, January 16^th at the farm at 7pm.  Their address is 396 Moose Hill St, Sharon, MA 02067.  There will be a discussion afterward about the role farms can play in alleviating hunger and what efforts Moose Hill Farm was specifically involved in this past season.  It will be moderated by Farm Manager, Molly DellaRoman.  We are asking that participants donate non-perishable goods or bring a $5 donation.  100% of the donations will go to the Canton Food Pantry; one of the food pantries that the farm donates fresh produce to during the growing season.

Here are a few suggestions for this month:

• CEREAL
• Cake Mixes
• Canned fruit
• Canned pasta (ravioli, spaghetti-os, etc.)
• Milk (Dry / Evaporated)
• Peanut Butter & Jam

• Toothpaste 
• Shampoo / Conditioner
• Feminine Products
• Depends
• Laundry Detergent
• Bar Soap

All other monthly donations can be dropped off at the following locations:

Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St., (rear of Rodman Building) most Mondays 7-8:30 am, and every Tue and Wed 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  

A big THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to the Food Pantry this past year, especially the following:
   American Legion Post 24
   Bank of Canton
   Canton Association of Business and Industries 
   Canton Catholic Women's Club
   Canton Community Club
   Canton Lions Club
   Computershare
   Crystal Rock
   Dunkin Donuts/Baskin
   ENE Systems
   O'Lyn Roofing
   One Beacon
   Shaw's

We will continue recognizing our contributors on a monthly basis!

---Several large food drives by schools, organizations, and businesses have helped to stock our shelves for the holidays, and we are so grateful for this support from the community.

December

 

Here are a few suggestions for this month:

• Coffee

• Juice

• Canned goods (fruit/)

• Canned pasta (ravioli, spaghettios, etc.)

• Meal Makers (hamburger helper, etc.)

• Cereal

• Evaporated Milk

• Peanut Butter

• Toothpaste

• Shampoo / Conditioner

• Feminine Products

• Depends

• Laundry Detergent

 

• Grocery Store gift cards in any denomination

 

All other monthly donations can be dropped off at the following locations:

Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St., (rear of Rodman Building) most Mondays 7-9 am, and every Tues. 8:30-9am and every Wed. 8:30-9 am
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  

THANK YOU!  Your donations last month were terrific. We gave out 166 turkeys and everything else for a Thanksgiving dinner. Without your support we would never have been able to do this.

 

---Several large food drives by schools, organizations, and businesses have helped to stock our shelves for the holidays, and we are so grateful for this support from the community.

 

---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.

 

 

November Newsletter

November Newsletter  

Greetings All!  

Here are a few suggestions for this month:

• Coffee

• Juice

• Canned goods (fruit/)

• Cereal

• Evaporated Milk

• Peanut Butter

• Toothpaste

• Shampoo / Conditioner

• Feminine Products

• Pies! 

 We will need store bought pies, we cannot accept homemade.

Please drop pies off at the Canton High School, on the afternoon of Friday November 22nd between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. or by 8:00am Saturday, November 23 at the cafeteria.

All other monthly donations can be dropped off at the following locations:

Canton Food Pantry, 960R Washington St., (rear of Rodman Building) most Mondays 7-9 am, and every Tues. 8:30-9am and every Wed. 8:30-9 am
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  
Thank you so much for all your support and generosity over the holidays!

June

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Thank you for your continued generosity we all appreciate it.  Summer is right around the corner, though the heat feels like summer has arrived.  We always are in need of donations, if you’re looking for suggestions, here’s a list of items we always need.

 • Coffee – any kind

• Toilet Paper

• Peanut Butter & Jelly

• Cereal

• Spaghetti Sauce

• Canned Fruit & Vegetables 

• Canned Meat (Tuna, Chicken, etc...) 

• Juice

• Dry Pasta/Rice/Beans

• Bar Soap

• Toothpaste

• Shampoo

• Feminine Products (tampons, sanitary napkins)

• Diapers (all sizes)

• Reusable (cloth) bags   

                                                                 

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  

Spring Is Here!

With spring finally here, we are in need of so much. Please take a moment to review the list and if you can make a donation we would be so grateful.

Coffee
Tea
Juice
Canned goods (vegetables, fruit, tunafish, beans...)
Pasta, Rice, or Lentils
Tomato sauce
Cereal
Crackers
Peanut butter and Jelly
Toiletries (toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, etc...)
Soap
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Sanitary napkins
Diapers (all sizes/ages)

A special request from our Co-Director Carolann:

Reusable grocery bags

(they can be used, if you have an abundant supply, we'll gladly take them off your hands)

Thank you again for your generosity!

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 

November Newsletter

Greetings All!  We hope you and your family fared well during the hurricane.  We thank you for taking the time to read our needs for the month of November and our needs for the Thanksgiving Turkey handout.  

Here are a few suggestions for this month:

• Coffee

• Juice

• Canned goods (fruit/vegetables)

• Oil

• Evaporated Milk

• Jelly / Peanut Butter

• Toothpaste

• Shampoo / Conditioner

• Toilet Paper

• Feminine Products

Thanksgiving Turkey Handout Needs: 

Please drop items off at the Canton High School, on the afternoon of Friday the 16th or by 8:00am Saturday morning, at the cafeteria.

• Pies!  We will need store bought pies, we cannot accept homemade.

If you would like to donate something other than a pie we will need:

• Stuffing

• Gravy

• Cranberry Sauce

All other monthly donations can 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  
Thank you so much for all your support and generosity over the holidays!

August 2012

It's hot and humid, we hope everyone is staying well hydrated and cool! We thank you for taking a moment to scan the Canton Food Pantry needs list. Any type of donation is greatly appreciated, but if you are looking to donate specific items, here is a list of our current needs:

• Canned Tomatoes (diced, crushed, whole)
• Tomato Sauce
• Juice
• Pasta
• Rice
• Lentils
• Dried Beans
• Canned Fruit
• Canned Vegetables
• Canned Beans
• Crackers
• Cereal
• Soap
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Toilet Paper
• Paper Towels
• Laundry Detergent

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

Thanks so much for all your support and generosity!

July 2012

Thank you for taking the time to check in on the needs of the Canton Food Pantry! We hope you and your family are having a wonderful summer and staying well hydrated!

Our current needs are:

• Coffee – any kind

• Pasta

• Canned Meat/meal (chili, ham, hash, tuna, etc.)

• Meal Makers (Hamburger Helper, etc.)

• Canned Pasta (ravioli, Spaghettios, etc.)

• Snack Foods

• Cereal

• Spaghetti Sauce

• Canned Fruit

• Jam or Jelly

• Juice

• Toilet Paper

• Bar Soap

• Toothpaste & Toothbrushes

• Shampoo & Conditioner

• Laundry Detergent

• Feminine Products (tampons, sanitary napkins)

• Diapers (every size)

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

January 2012

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  

Thanks so much for all your support and generosity over the holidays.

December 2011

To All Our Friends,

---First of all, THANK YOU!!!!!!! Your donations last month were terrific. We gave out 161 turkeys and everything else for a Thanksgiving dinner. We received the largest amount of donated pies ever! Without your support we would never have been able to do this.

---Several large food drives by schools, organizations, and businesses have helped to stock our shelves for the holidays, and we are so grateful for this support from the community.

---If you inadvertently delete an email and want to know what items are requested, or drop off hours and locations, just check our blog for the monthly requests, and our website for other information. We also have a facebook Causes page listed below.

---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.

---We have a new facebook page, so if you’re part of facebook please Like us!

facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Canton-Food-Pantry/184834121610592

---Our other websites…

Website www.cantonfoodpantry.com

Blog http://cantonfoodpantry.blogspot.com/

Causes http://apps.facebook.com/causes/beneficiaries/62135/info

This month we are asking for donations of:

PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS - SUCH AS SOAP, TOOTHPASTE, SHAMPOO

Donations 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