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Food Pantry: Most Needed Items & FAQ's

Food Pantry Collection Bag

Please read the following suggestions and points of information as they will help you best serve your community and those in need.

MOST NEEDED ITEMS (updated February 2024):

 

  • laundry detergent
  • shampoo and conditioner
  • spices
  • vinegar
  • napkins
  • facial tissue
  • cereal
  • crackers
  • macaroni & cheese
  • paper towels
  • soup
  • aluminum foil
  • bleach
  • plastic food storage bags
  • mayonnaise
  • snacks
  • juice
  • maple syrup
  • supermarket gift cards $25/$50
  • gas gift cards

Many thanks! 

1. Who benefits from the Food Bank?
Any Bridgewater resident who is in need.

2. What kind of items should I donate?
All nonperishable items are needed. This includes food, cleaning supplies, personal products, and paper goods.

3. Can I make a monetary donation?  
Checks can be made out to Bridgewater Congregational Church, with "Food Pantry" in the memo line.  Grocery store gift cards are also welcome!

4. Are some items more important than others?
The need varies week to week. Just be sure there is a current expiration date on the item.

5. Where is the Food Bank located?
It is located at the Friendship Hall of the Bridgewater Congregational Church. This is a service we provide to the town that allows participants to come and go in anonymity.

6. Where can I drop off my Food Donation?
Donations may be brought to Burnham Library, Town Hall, Hilltop Senior Center, and the Parish House.

Please note: if you drop your goods off at the Church Food Bank, please leave your donation on the table. Do not try and stock the shelves. Items must be checked for "sell by" dates and recorded first. Our personnel will then handle the stocking of the items.

Thank you for supporting the Bridgewater Food Bank!