Local Food Pantries: How You Can Help Or Receive Help
Neighboring food pantries share how you can serve -- or be served -- this holiday season.
The Blessing Room, Calvary Christian Church, 47 Grove St., Lynnfield: The Blessing Room currently serves about 50 people in need with non-perishables, diapers as well as gently used and new clothing. Many recipients are unemployed, disabled, elderly, or unable to work. To donate, write a check to Calvary Christian Church c/o the Blessing Room; drop off food in the drop-off baskets; organizations, such as Mission of Deeds, can help out, or if a ministry interview has already been completed with Executive Pastor Jamie E. Booth, of Peabody, become a volunteer. Clothes must be in good condition, and food can't be expired. According to Associate Pastor Charles Rukwaro, overseer of the ministry, of Peabody, last year, the church gave out 100 …
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