The Norwood Food Pantry is looking for adults and teens willing to donate a half hour or so of muscle power Fridays at 4:30 pm to help unload donations from Big Y. Volunteers need to be able to lift bags and boxes of food weighing up to 50 pounds at the pantry’s storage facility, located behind Grace Episcopal Church at 150 Chapel Street. In addition, drivers are also needed for Saturday morning home deliveries to clients who cannot shop themselves because of an illness or disability. To volunteer for either job, please call 781-291-3663.
You don’t have to be in top shape or have a free time to help your hungry neighbors, however. If you’ve been thinking about making a donation of food, the pantry could especially use canned fruit, soup (especially chunky varieties), and all kinds of canned tomatoes at this time. And of course, monetary donations and contributions in honor of a friend or loved one are always welcome.