Ways to give
Welcome
Monetary donations are always needed and appreciated. Much of our food is purchased through our valued partners, including the Greater Boston Food Bank. Your donations allow the Pantry to purchase fresh and non-perishable food at significantly discounted prices. Your generosity helps us maintain the Pantry and assist us in strategic planning for the future.
Donate Money
Donations may be made conveniently online through Venmo or PayPal.
Consider becoming a monthly donor, as this kind of donation allows us to consistently budget for items our clients need each and every week. While filling in the donation form, simply select the box marked “Make this a monthly donation."
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Checks payable to Mansfield Food Pantry may be mailed to:
Mansfield Food Pantry
15A West Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
If you would like to honor or remember a loved one, please include information along with your check to ensure an acknowledgement will be sent. If making a donation online, you will be prompted to provide this information.
The Mansfield Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation qualifies as a tax-deductible donation to the full extent of the law. Our Tax ID is 87-4457708.
If you have questions regarding making a donation, please email us at treasurer@mansfieldfoodpantry.org or
call us at (508) 339-1343.
Donate Food
While the Pantry purchases most of the food on the shelves from the Greater Boston Food Bank and local grocery stores, donations of non-perishable, not yet expired food items are gratefully accepted.
Also consider purchasing any of the items listed below, which are always needed. Family sized boxes only, not individual bags or double sized BJ’s/Costco type containers. These can take up too much space on our shelves leaving us unable to offer an assortment.
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Cereal (preferably brand-name, no Cheerios & or Honey Nut Cheerios needed)
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Snacks and cookies (such as Chips Ahoy, Oreo's, Goldfish, granola and breakfast bars, Belvita bars, peanut butter crackers, chips)
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Jarred pasta sauce and canned tomato paste
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Canned chicken, salmon, and other proteins (such as SPAM and Corned Beef Hash)
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Hearty soups (such as Progresso)
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Meal makers (such as Hamburger Helper, Taco Kits, Hormel Compleats)
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Canned pasta (such as Chef Boyardee)
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Coffee and tea
Donation Drop-off Locations
Donations may be dropped off at the Pantry on Saturday afternoons from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm during our Greeting Hour, or left in the Drop Box which is accessible via the church driveway.
Food donations may also be dropped off at collection bins located with our partners throughout Mansfield.
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Bluestone Bank, 80 North Main Street
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Cavallo & Signoriello Insurance Agency, 190 Chauncy Street
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Mansfield Library, 255 Hope Street
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North Easton Savings Bank, 71 Copeland Drive
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Rockland Federal Credit Union, 76 Copeland Drive
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Sharon & Crescent United Credit Union, 100 Forbes Boulevard
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Shaw's Supermarket, 390 West Street
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Stop & Shop Supermarket, 377 Chauncy Street
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Town Hall, 6 Park Row
To schedule delivery of a large food donation, please email us at fooddrive@mansfieldfoodpantry.org or call us at (508) 339-1343.
Organize a Food Drive
Holding a Food Drive is a wonderful way to build community within your organization and to help those in need. Food collected is essential to helping us stock our shelves all year long. Anyone can hold a Food Drive - individuals, businesses, schools, churches, and community groups are all welcome to participate.
Working through our Food Drive Coordinator, the Pantry is happy to provide ideas and tools to make your drive successful. This can include sample communications and our most needed items poster; as well as collection boxes and assisting with the delivery of the donations directly to the Pantry. We would also be glad to coordinate a tour of the Pantry and provide an overview of our operations.
Once your Food Drive is completed, the Pantry will celebrate your accomplishment with our community through our social media platforms.
If your organization is interested in volunteer opportunities with the Pantry, visit the Get Involved page to coordinate with us.
Contact our Food Drive Coordinator by email at fooddrive@mansfieldfoodpantry.org or call (508) 339-1343 for more information on how to help.
Sponsorships
Sponsoring the Pantry is a fantastic way for your business to display to the community your support of the Mansfield Food Pantry and our mission.
Currently, we are offering an opportunity to partner with us on our Truck Sponsorship. The Pantry recently purchased a truck and is seeking sponsors to help in assisting offset the expense. The truck is used to transfer over 2,000 pounds of fresh and non-perishable foods for our weekly distributions. For five (5) years, your organization's logo will be prominently displayed on the back of our truck.
If you are interested in our Truck Sponsorship opportunity, please email us at grants@mansfieldfoodpantry.org or call us at (508) 339-1343.
Additional Giving Opportunities
Securities
Donating long-term securities which have appreciated (for example stocks, bonds, or mutual funds) to the Pantry may possibly provide additional tax benefits to you compared to cash contributions. You may be able to avoid capital gains on the appreciated value thereby maximizing the value of your gift.
Please contact our Treasurer at treasurer@mansfieldfoodpantry.org so we are aware of your plans.
Information your broker will need include:
Account name:
Our Daily Bread Mansfield Food Pantry Inc.
Receiving clearing firm number (Pershing): 0443
Account type: OT
Account number : ABM-107814
The Mansfield Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation qualifies as a tax-deductible donation to the full extent of the law.
Our Tax ID is 87-4457708. You are encouraged to seek the advice and counsel of a qualified tax advisor when making donations.
Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
The Mansfield Food Pantry, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is able to easily accept donations from Donor Advised Funds. For convenience you may utilize DAF Direct to make a donation through your Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund.
Please contact your financial institution directly if you are considering a donation from another charitable gift account.