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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46K+

COMMUNITY
MEALS SERVED

27K+

SENIOR MEALS
SERVED

2K+

OUTREACH
& EMERGENCY

1K+

SNACKPACK MEALS
PROVIDED