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 121
The Community Outreach and Emergency Services provides weekly showers and laundry availability to Manchester unsheltered residents.
Wednesday’s: Men’s Showers – 10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Thursday’s: Women’s Showers – 10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Showers are limited to 15 minutes and are on a first come first serve basis. Towels, soap, shampoo, shaving products provided.
The last shower is at 12:15 pm.
Laundry is by appointment only. Laundry is limited to 1 load per appointment. Laundry detergent will be provided.
For any other Outreach Emergency needs or to make an appointment, please call 860-647-8003 x 131
For information on Volunteering
Please call 860-647-8003 x 112
The Community Emergency Food Pantry provides groceries by appointment only.
Please call 860-647-8003 x 128
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
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 129
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)
Instant Potatoes
Chili
Beef Stew
Ketchup
Canned Veggies
Peanut Butter / Jelly
Mayonnaise
Baking Mix (Cake & Brownie)
Cooking Oil
Rice/Rice Mixes
Canned Pasta
Beans
Fresh Fruit and Veggies
Coffee (Regular, Decaf or Instant)
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Sugar
Dish Detergent
Laundry Detergent
Baby Wipes
Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Ramen Noodles
OUTREACH NEEDS LIST
The following items are always in need and donations are welcomed.
All products must be unopened and within expiration dates.
Toiletries
Deodorant
Razors
Travel Size Shaving Cream
Toothbrushes
Travel Size / Toothpaste
Combs / Brushes
Chap Stick
Disposable Hand & Feet Warmers
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
Individual Pringle Cups
Individual Size Pretzel Packages
Individual Size Pudding/Jell-O
Candy Bars
Ramen Noodles / Mac & Cheese Bowls (Microwavable)
Chef Boyardee Type – Nonperishable Bowls (Microwavable)
Clothing
Men & Women
Winter Coats
Sweatshirts / Hoodies / Flannel Shirts
Hats & Gloves
Winter Boots
Socks
Underwear
Lined Pants / Ski Pants
Flashlights
Back Packs
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.
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MEALS SERVED
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SENIOR MEALS
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