Woburn Council of Social Concern Food Pantry is 'Desperately Low on Food'

WOBURN, MA — The Woburn Council of Social Concern Food Pantry has announced that it is 'desperately low on food,' and is seeking donations in preparation for winter.

SCI Woburn announced Wednesday that the food pantry is in need of food in preparation for the colder months when there is a greater need. Donations may be dropped off at the Food Pantry at 2 Merrimac St. in Woburn Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m to 5 p.m.

The food pantry is completely out of the following items.

• Mac & Cheese
• Dried Beans
• Cake and Brownie Mixes
• Tuna

The food pantry is also running low on several important items

• Soups, both condensed and ready to serve
• Cereal

The food pantry also regularly accepts non-perishable food within date. Here are some suggested donation items.

• Baked Beans
• Canned Fruit & Vegetables
• Canned Lunch (Spaghettios, etc.)
• Canned Meat (stew, Spam, chili, etc.)
• Cereal (hot and cold)
• Condiments
• Dessert Mixes, Jello, Pudding
• Instant Mashed Potatoes
• Jelly
• Juice
• Pasta
• Peanut Butter
• Powdered Milk
• Rice/Rice Mixes
• Soup
• Snacks (cookies, crackers, etc.)
• Spaghetti Sauce
• Sugar-free, Low-sodium & Fat-free Foods
• Tuna

The food pantry provides food to families in need living in Woburn and Winchester who do not have adequate financial resources to met basic needs. You can contact the food pantry at 781-935-6495 for more information. You can also email debbi@socialconcern.org for info.

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