MACC Charities is a Manchester-based non-profit with the mission of building partnerships to break cycles of poverty in our community.

Programs & Services

The Community Kitchen is open, giving out hot lunches on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.
Bag lunches are available on Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays

Lunch is served between 11:30 am & 12:45 pm each day (no appointment necessary)
You can reach the kitchen @ 860-647-8003 x 21

The Community Threads Thrift Shoppe hours are:

Mon through Fri 10:00 am – 1:30 pm and Sat 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Please call 860-647-8003 x 29

For Community Outreach and Emergency Services

Please call 860-647-8003 x 31

For information on Volunteering

Please call 860-647-8003 x 12

The Community Emergency Food Pantry provides groceries by appointment only.
Please call 860-647-8003 x 28

 Appointment Hours are:

Monday: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Tuesday: 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Wednesday: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Thursday: 3:00 pm – 5:40 pm

For other pantry needs or to drop off donations, our hours are:

Monday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Food donations can be dropped off at the Community Emergency Food Pantry, located at

460 Main St. in Manchester, CT

Please only drop off during donation hours (or call to schedule a time).

For all other donations, please call 860-647-0440.

EMERGENCY PANTRY NEEDS LIST

The following items are always in need and donations are welcomed.

All products must be unopened and within expiration dates.

Toiletries:

Shampoo

Deodorant

Razors

Shaving Cream

Toothpaste

Body Soap / Body Wash (Liquid)

Pads / Liners

Instant Potatoes

Chili

Beef Stew

Tomato Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup

Canned Veggies

Jelly

Peanut Butter

Mayonnaise

Baking Mix (Cake & Brownie)

Fresh Fruit and Veggies

Paper Towels

Toilet Paper

Sugar & Flour

Dish Detergent

Laundry Detergent

Baby Wipes

Pasta

Pasta Sauce

OUTREACH NEEDS LIST

The following items are always in need and donations are welcomed.

All products must be unopened and within expiration dates.

Toiletries

Combs / Brushes

Chap Stick

Bug Spray

Sunblock

Deodorant

Razors

Travel Size Shaving Cream

Toothbrushes

Travel Size Toothpaste

HOMELESS KITS / WINTER SHELTER KITS

Granola / Protein Bars / Cereal Bars

Individual Size Peanut Butter Packets

Individual Size Crackers Packages

Individual Size Cookie Packages

Trail Mix / Beef Jerky

Tuna or Chicken Salad Snack Packs – Tear Open

Shelf Stable Cheese Packets

Individual Pringle Cups

Individual Size Pretzel Packages

Individual Size Pudding/Jell-O

Fruit Snacks

Canned Meat / Tuna – Must Have Pull Tab Lids

Gatorade – 12 or 16 Ounce Bottles

Clothing

Men & Women

Tee Shirts

Baseball Style Hats

Light Jackets

Sunglasses

Socks

Underwear

Sneakers

Hiking Boots – Lightweight & Waterproof

Rain Ponchos

Waterproof Backpacks

 

Do you or someone you know need help with alcohol addiction?
Call: 866-972-0134 or visit https://alcoholicsanonymous.com

MACC is not affiliated with alcoholics anonymous.

MACC Charities
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John McKoneJohn McKone
10:22 27 Dec 22
This is a great local charity that accepts donation of almost anything except electronics.They turn around and sell most items for under $5.00
Heb 11:1Heb 11:1
15:50 15 Nov 22
Such a helpful organization serving the Manchester community with a community kitchen, a thrift store, and a food pantry. Staffed by people with hearts of gold and friendly outreach to their guests. If you can support this group financially and/or by volunteering, you will be happy to be a part of something great!
Bettylou SandyBettylou Sandy
14:15 05 Oct 22
Caring and helpful to those in need. Food pantry, meals, training of practical skills for living after struggling times, resources for the hurting.
Khristina DejesusKhristina Dejesus
05:59 02 Oct 22
Awesome people! Very caring for the people!❤️✨🌻
Michael PeckMichael Peck
17:58 22 Jul 22
Very nice people that work hard to feed the community and ensure that nothing goes to waste. And the food in uncommonly delicious!
Barbara ValentineBarbara Valentine
22:25 23 Jun 22
Very welcoming. Food so fresh. I appreciate and respect MACC
HARRIET BronsonHARRIET Bronson
23:41 02 Oct 21
They're always ready to help.
enrique ochoaenrique ochoa
02:05 16 Dec 20
If you are looking for a place to volunteer some time and meet great people. MACC is a great place to make the most impact to our local communities.
John McKoneJohn McKone
10:22 27 Dec 22
This is a great local charity that accepts donation of almost anything except electronics.They turn around and sell most items for under $5.00
Heb 11:1Heb 11:1
15:50 15 Nov 22
Such a helpful organization serving the Manchester community with a community kitchen, a thrift store, and a food pantry. Staffed by people with hearts of gold and friendly outreach to their guests. If you can support this group financially and/or by volunteering, you will be happy to be a part of something great!
Bettylou SandyBettylou Sandy
14:15 05 Oct 22
Caring and helpful to those in need. Food pantry, meals, training of practical skills for living after struggling times, resources for the hurting.
Khristina DejesusKhristina Dejesus
05:59 02 Oct 22
Awesome people! Very caring for the people!❤️✨🌻
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