Donate Food
The pantry relies on food and personal care donations from the community to supplement the food we purchase from the Greater Boston Food Bank. Help us keep our shelves stocked by donating our most-needed items, which include:
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pasta or rice side dishes like Knorr, Rice Roni, or Near East
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hearty ready-to-eat soups like Progresso, Campbell's, or Healthy Choice
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canned pasta with meat
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toilet paper and paper towels
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sugar and flour
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quick bread, muffin, and cake mixes
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ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and salad dressings
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coffee & tea products (ground or instant)
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hot and cold cereals
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gluten-free products
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incontinence products
We accept food donations every Thursday from 9:30 am -1 pm. If you are not able to drop off at that time, please contact us at info@newburyfoodpantry.org or call 978-358-1077 to arrange another time.
You can also use our Amazon Wish List to purchase needed items and they will be shipped to us.
Fundraiser at Loretta
The second Wednesday of every month, from 5:00 pm on, diners can enjoy Loretta’s delicious offerings—whether in the restaurant or as take-out—and a portion of the meal price will go to the Newbury Pantry. We encourage you to make a reservation in advance. Loretta Restaurant is located at 15 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. 978-463-0000. Many thanks to Loretta owner Ted Epstein for his support.
Donate Money
Donations help us to purchase food from the Greater Boston Food Bank and local stores when critical items like eggs or milk are not otherwise available. We have no paid staff and few operating expenses.
You can support the Newbury Food Pantry by donating online or by mailing a check.
Donate Online
You can donate online using your PayPal account or credit card.
Donating in memory or honor of an individual
If you would like to donate in memory or in honor of an individual, you can make such a designation in the note section. After you select a donation amount, and click your method of payment, you will be taken to a page with the note section at the top where you are able to write a note related to your designation.
Mail a Donation
If you would prefer to use a check to make your donation, please make it payable to First Parish Newbury Food Pantry. Write “Food Pantry” in the memo line and mail it to:
First Parish Newbury Food Pantry
20 High Road
Newbury, MA 01951
Hat Sales Fundraiser
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Local teen, Chris Brown, created this line of hats to spread awareness about hunger in our community. 100% of the profits go to local pantries.
The EAT Collection of trucker hats and canvas caps features 5 different patch designs. All 16 styles are available at sandandflag.com/eat.