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Building partnerships to break cycles of poverty in our community

Building partnerships to break cycles of poverty in our community

Building partnerships to break cycles of poverty in our community

Building partnerships to break cycles of poverty in our community

Building partnerships to break cycles of poverty in our community

Building partnerships to break cycles of poverty in our community

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 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

For Community Outreach and Emergency Services

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

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.

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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

Ketchup

Canned Fruit

Canned Veggies

Peanut Butter & Jelly

Mayonnaise

Baking Mix (Cake & Brownie)

Cooking Oil

Rice/Rice Mixes

Fresh Fruit and Veggies

Coffee (Decaf or Instant)

Paper Towels

Toilet Paper

Sugar & Flour

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

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

4.7

Based on 91 reviews

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Taylor Lajeunesse

17:10 24 Jul 23

I've known Shannon Baldassario for about two years, and she is the perfect fit for MACC. Both of us belong to the Manchester Chamber of Commerce and I had the opportunity to enjoy lunch and meet the other staff and volunteers with MACC, which was an honor. Chef Ferdinand has so much passion about what he does for the community, Patty who oversees the operations of MACC is always a friendly face and a great support to the community. Phil who manages the pantry runs an impressive ship, making sure the needs of the community are met with dry goods, produce, and meat products. The community outreach and emergency services manager, Tim, is an incredible resource to those who need it most and Chance, their social media specialist is a perfect example of someone in my younger generation who cares about those around him, always ready to support the team and promote the events held by MACC along with sharing the immediate needs of MACC's community served. I recommend MACC for anyone's emergency needs because I know they'll be in good hands with this team no matter what their need is. If you're ever in the area, I encourage you to stop by to see what MACC does, and find out how to help their efforts to build partnerships to break cycles of poverty in our community.

Kimberly O'Halloran

17:05 21 Mar 23

There is NO better place for Shelter, food, and clothing when in need than MACC Charities! The staff is absolutely amazing and eager to help however possible!

John 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 11:1

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 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 Dejesus

05:59 02 Oct 22

Awesome people! Very caring for the people!❤️✨🌻

Michael 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 Valentine

22:25 23 Jun 22

Very welcoming. Food so fresh. I appreciate and respect MACC

Allison Clifford

18:08 13 Oct 21

Favorite place to go! Very friendly

HARRIET Bronson

23:41 02 Oct 21

They're always ready to help.

Kathy

07:07 14 Aug 21

All proceeds go to the community Excellent

enrique 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.

Don Wilby

23:53 06 Jun 20

Dedicated Disciples partnering with our churches bringing comfort to our most vulnerable citizens.

Taylor Lajeunesse

17:10 24 Jul 23

I've known Shannon Baldassario for about two years, and she is the perfect fit for MACC. Both of us belong to the Manchester Chamber of Commerce and I had the opportunity to enjoy lunch and meet the other staff and volunteers with MACC, which was an honor. Chef Ferdinand has so much passion about what he does for the community, Patty who oversees the operations of MACC is always a friendly face and a great support to the community. Phil who manages the pantry runs an impressive ship, making sure the needs of the community are met with dry goods, produce, and meat products. The community outreach and emergency services manager, Tim, is an incredible resource to those who need it most and Chance, their social media specialist is a perfect example of someone in my younger generation who cares about those around him, always ready to support the team and promote the events held by MACC along with sharing the immediate needs of MACC's community served. I recommend MACC for anyone's emergency needs because I know they'll be in good hands with this team no matter what their need is. If you're ever in the area, I encourage you to stop by to see what MACC does, and find out how to help their efforts to build partnerships to break cycles of poverty in our community.

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