Please utilize these Cooling Centers during the extreme heat this week!
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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.
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.
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