RICHMOND FOOD PANTRY

We support a non-perishable food pantry

for those in need

in Richmond and the surrounding towns.

Our efforts are not government subsidized.

The donations come from caring hearts

within our church and the community.

The Food Pantry is located at the Town Hall.

Because of COVID,

please check with the Town Clerk

for hours of operation.

Richmond Town Clerk

105 Old Homestead Hwy

Richmond, NH 03470

(603) 239-6202

Town of Richmond , New Hampshire (nh.gov)

Posted 11/22/21 on the Richmond Community United Methodist Church Facebook Page by Pastor Arnie:

Great to know information for donors - from Tricia Anne Meyer:

So, I spoke to people getting food at a food bank and here are some things I learned from those in need:

1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They can rarely use it because it needs milk and butter which is hard to get from regular food banks.

2. Boxed milk is a treasure, as kids need it for cereal which they also get a lot of.

3. Everyone donates pasta sauce and spaghetti noodles.

4. They cannot eat all the awesome canned veggies and soup unless you put a can opener in too or buy pop tops.

5. Oil is a luxury but needed for Rice a-Roni which they also get a lot of.

6. Spices or salt and pepper would be a real Christmas gift.

7. Tea bags and coffee make them feel like you care.

8. Sugar and flour are treats.

9. They fawn over fresh produce donated by farmers and grocery stores.

10. Seeds are cool in Spring and Summer because growing can be easy for some.

11. They rarely get fresh meat.

12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch.

13. Hamburger Helper goes nowhere without ground beef.

14. They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but usually not sandwich bread.

15. Butter or margarine is nice too.

16. Eggs are a real commodity.

17. Cake mix and frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake.

18. Dishwashing detergent is very expensive and is always appreciated.

19. Feminine hygiene products are a luxury and women will cry over that.

20. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing.

In all the years I have donated food at the Holidays, I bought what I thought they wanted, but have never asked. I am glad I did. If you are helping a Family this Christmas, maybe this can help you tailor it more. It does for me!

From Pastor Sharon:

While the Richmond Food Pantry only supports a non-perishable Food Pantry, many of the items on the list

above would be welcomed by those in need in the Richmond area, along with some of the additional items listed below:

Can openers

Boxed milk

Olive oil, vegetable oil

Spices

Salt & Pepper

Tea bags

Coffee

Sugar

Flour