Supporting Our Community

 
 

The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is a partnership between the churches in Saugus to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry. The food pantry is located here, at Cliftondale Congregational Church, and churches and members of the community join together to donate their time and resources. We are also an official partner agency of the Greater Boston Food Bank.

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”

Matthew 25:35

The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open to residents of Saugus and surrounding communities every Friday from 9:30-11am, with the exception of the Fridays preceding a major holiday or during snow emergencies. Every November the pantry also provides Thanksgiving meal baskets with a turkey for families in need. To receive regular food pantry updates, please visit the Food Pantry Facebook page.

To receive food: Come to the food pantry between 9:30-11am on Fridays. We ask that first-time clients please come by 10:30am so that we have time to register you.

To provide donations:  Thank you in advance for your generosity. We accept donations in the form of…

  • Volunteer time on Fridays from 8:30-11:30am on Fridays and at other times to help sort donations. Please contact us for more information and to sign up.

  • Non-perishable goods (within at least one month of the expiration date):

    • complete, shelf-stable microwaveable meals

    • canned vegetables, fruits, beans, and soup

    • canned meats like tuna and Spam

    • canned and jarred pasta sauce

    • boxed rice, pasta, and mac & cheese

    • boxed mashed potatoes

    • granola bars

    • peanut butter & jelly

    • oatmeal, cereal, and granola bars

    • shelf-stable milk

  • Financial contributions in the form of cash, check made out to Saugus United Parish Food Pantry, and grocery store gift cards.

Questions? Contact office@cliftondalecc.org

Thanksgiving at the Food Pantry

Every Thanksgiving, we come together to provide neighbors in need with a Thanksgiving meal basket consisting of a frozen turkey, fresh produce, and non-perishable Thanksgiving essentials. Thank you to everyone who supported our 2023 distribution!