MetroWest Food Pantries To Donate To For The Holidays

While many of us sit around the Christmas tree and exchange presents, pantries in the area will help bring the basics to residents in need all over the MetroWest.

According to Feeding America, 652,760 people are struggling with hunger in Massachusetts- and of them 167,450 are children. That means one in every ten people struggle with hunger in the state.

The holidays are not just a time for receiving but giving as well. If you feel like extending some of your Christmas cheer you can volunteer your time or donate food to these area food pantries.

Jewish Family Service of MetroWest is based in Framingham and provides food assistance to residents in need, specifically elders in the community. They are always accepting donations of non-perishable food. The list on their website includes canned and individually packaged tuna in water, canned salmon, Boost and Ensure.

A Place to Turn is a food pantry based in Natick offering families in the MetroWest food assistance. Financial donations are welcome and food donations are always helpful. Listed in their website as an immediate need for donation is jelly/jam, canned chicken, rice (white or brown), beef stew and baking mixes.

The Sudbury Food Pantry offers assistance to residents without prerequisites, such as needs tests or letters of referral. The pantry assists approximately 60 to 80 families each week and works out of Our Lady of Fatima Church. You can donate non-perishable, money or volunteer. You can contact Mary Novak about volunteering: 978-443-8565.

The Marlborough Community Cupboard offers food assistance and programs that promote self-sufficiency to community members in need at no cost. The pantry accepts non-perishable food, pet food and clothing as donations. You can also volunteer, contact the pantry for details.

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