There are many ways to support the Top Cupboard Food Pantry in Topsfield. In addition to three drives being held this month, there are numerous donation bins around town.
Several food drives are being held this month for Top Cupboard Food Pantry in Topsfield.
1. Fifth-grade students at the Proctor School are holding a food drive through this Friday, Nov. 16.
2. Masconomet ninth-grade students are holding a food drive through Dec. 3.
3. Dawson's at the Topsfield shopping plaza will sharpen three knives for free if you bring in items for the Top Cupboard Food pantry. This food drive runs through Christmas.
In addition, donations can be made all year long at the churches, the town library, and the Institution for Savings in Topsfield. You can also drop donations off at the pantry at Trinity Church, 124 River Road, Topsfield, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In addition to food donations, the pantry could use $15 gift cards to Market Basket. And, monetary donations are welcome; Send check to Top Cupboard Food Pantry, P.O. Box 98, Topsfield, 01983
Items to donate
Dish soap Vegetable oil Mayonnaise Canned carrots, peas, mixed vegetables Small package sugar low fat/low salt soups tomatoes, canned Small and large juice (apple is popular) Instant coffee, decaf coffee, tea Apple sauce Paper goods (tissues, paper towels) Dish sponges Cleaning products Men’s depends Prunes Napkins Blue Buffalo dry dog food for small breed Cookies, snack foods Tooth paste Deodorant Individual and cans of fruit Chocolates or other sweets Cranberry jellyDo not donate canned green beans or corn or items in glass jars, and check expiration dates before donating.
The Top Cupboard Food Pantry is open the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m. If you need food, contact Trinity Church on River Road or call Jodi at 508-527-0602.
