MCC Food Pantry

Description: The MCC Food Pantry provides food and encouragement for individuals and families temporarily in need.

Volunteer Opportunities: A lot of things have to happen to have those bags of food ready to give out on distribution nights.

We need individuals or small groups to help:

  • Restock our food pantry by donating non-perishable food and personal care items. Click here for a comprehensive list of food items needed.
  • Greet people, pack and distribute food, serve coffee and snacks on distribution nights
  • Go food shopping - needed to check inventory and purchase what we need to keep shelves ready and to fill in holes in donations
  • Coordinate food drives
  • Deliver food – to those without transportation

Skills Needed: A love for the under-resourced and their families.

Upcoming food distribution dates: (Volunteers needed)

February 13th & February 27th 6 - 8pm
March 12th & March 26th 6 - 8pm

Where:

Manchester Christian Church

Friendliness:
Family Friendly
Large Group Friendly
NOT Accessible for Disabled Persons
First Time Friendly

To volunteer, leave a message for the Food Pantry team at (603) 622-9677 ext. 3104.

Most Needed Items

  • Canned meats (chicken, tuna, small ham, beef stew)
  • Laundry detergent and cleaning products (glass cleaner, bathroom cleaner, dish detergent)
  • Cooking oil
  • Sugar and flour (5 lb bags)
  • Canned fruit
  • Crackers
  • Fruit juice (64oz.) cans or plastic bags
  • Canned vegetables (carrots, turnip greens, corn, green beans, peas)
  • Cereal
  • Condiments (mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, mustard, pickles)
  • Canned pasta and pasta sauces
  • Toiletries (toilet paper)

Other Items Needed

  • Fruits and vegetables
    • Mixed vegetables
    • Canned potatoes
    • Boxed potatoes
    • Soups (all kinds 10oz)
    • Tomato sauce
    • Stewed and diced tomatoes
  • Protein
    • Peanut butter
    • Pinto beans (15 oz cans)
    • Northern beans (15 oz cans)
    • Pork and beans (15 oz cans)
    • Sloppy Joe sauce
  • Miscellaneous
    • Chicken, Hamburger and Tuna Helper
    • Kool-Aid Packets
    • Coffee and Tea
    • Jell-O and pudding mix
    • Cake mix and frosting
    • Jelly
    • Toiletries
    • Deodorant
    • Shampoo and conditioner
    • Feminine products
    • Toothbrushes
    • Shaving cream and disposable razors
    • Baby Needs
    • Disposable diapers
    • Baby wipes
    • Baby food
    • Paper Items
    • Brown grocery bags/department store bags (w/handles)
    • Paper Towels

 

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