Community Advocate Editor:
I felt compelled to write to share my experience at the Marlborough local food pantry, known as the Marlborough Community Cupboard food pantry.
I never realized how much I did not know about the complexity of the needs of our Less fortunate members of our community.
I had the wonderful opportunity to volunteer at the Marlborough local community food pantry and learn firsthand what is truly needed.
The food pantry always requires donations, and not just during holiday seasons.
We should remember them throughout the entire year.
The food pantry has the ability to buy in bulk and purchase the basic staples such as pasta, peanut butter, and canned foods.
What I wanted to share is the fact that I believe most of us do not know that the food pantry needs donations that do not easily come to mind.
Currently and I believe probably ongoing the food pantry needs the following items:
civilian MREs (Meals-ready-to-eat)
cooking oil
sugar
coffee
kid’s snacks
healthy snacks
sun butter
rolled oats / oatmeal
salt
baby wipes
diapers – all sizes
baby soap / shampoo
toiletries
shampoo
deodorant
dish soap
laundry soap
cleaning supplies
disposable razors
From my observations, the goal would be to see more donations throughout the entire year, that the food pantry is in need of.
Next time, you drop off a donation at the food pantry, just ask what they are low on and what is needed and share this information with your friends and relatives.
Terri Pereira
Marlborough
