The Ecumenical Community Food Pantry of Norwood
| Our mission | The Ecumenical Community Food Pantry of Norwood, Inc. serves over 350 families in the towns of Norwood and Westwood. We run 100% on volunteers! |
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| Needs |
Saturday Morning HelpSaturday volunteers commit to working one Saturday a month. Help is needed for the following volunteer positions: Adults to escort clients through the pantry to shop 7:55-11 am, Youth volunteers (age 12 and above) to help clients carry bags 8-11 am, Pre-shopping set up 6:45-8 am, Post-shopping clean up 10:30-11:15am.Drivers NeededThe Pantry depends on volunteers to pick up food from local stores and also to help deliver food to the homes of clients with disabilities. In addition, we also distribute food to other community pantry organizations based on need.Prepare the PantryWe need volunteers throughout the week to sort food, stock shelves in the warehouse and pantry and help prepare the pantry for “shoppers” on Saturday mornings. Stocking and sorting volunteers must be able to lift 50lbs.Adult VolunteerWe welcome all types of volunteers: drivers, stockers, helpers, cleanup.Youth VolunteerWe welcome all types of volunteers- stockers, helpers, cleanup. |
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| How you help |
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| About us | The Pantry opened its doors at Grace Episcopal Church on May 6, 1989 serving six clients. Since that time, the pantry has served over 2,500 families. The pantry Board of Directors is comprised of elected officers, appointed members, and representatives from each of the participating churches and synagogue. |
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