What do I donate?
Cash
is always the best gift because it stores well. There
are no expiration dates with cash and it allows
the pantry staff to shop for the most needed
items and handle the food once.
Another benefit of a cash donation is
MACC ability to buy specially discounted groceries
through our network of community partners and non-profits.
Local grocers also give us food at wholesale prices when we buy from them.
For an ongoing shopping list
for our Community Food Pantry, “think combinations”:
What about food drives?
We
realize people like to conduct and participate
in food drives. The best food drives for MACC
are those that are well-organized, because they
allow MACC to provide food to the most people
possible in the most efficient manner. Our staff
greatly appreciates volunteers who collect food,
inspect it and dispose of food that is past its
shelf life, then deliver it to us and help put
the food on our pantry shelves.
Please contact us for more information,
especially if you want your child to be part of
the birthday club where children collect donations
for the pantry instead of or in addition to birthday
presents.
Where and when can I
drop off my donation?
Although we always welcome donations,
it is best to arrange a time to drop off donations
with our staff. This
is particularly helpful with large donations.
Our
drop off location is 460 Main Street, Manchester,
CT. Directions are available by clicking the link
to the right.
Food donations are accepted at this location
Monday and Wednesday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday by appointment only