You can make sure no struggling neighbor goes hungry!

To make a donation by check, please make payable to “Bread of Life” and mail to 54 Eastern Ave., Malden, MA 02148. Thank you!

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Bread of Life's mission is "Food for the body...Nurture for the soul." The core of our strength is that we build our work on the fundamental truth that every human being has the right to food. As November starts, the federal government is still shut down over the budgeted cuts to Medicaid and health insurance supports that were enabled by the Affordable Care Act. The USDA is also refusing to release USDA reserve funds to temporarily fund SNAP*.  Regardless of when the government shut-down ends, the budgeted cuts to SNAP are already rolling out, and health insurance premiums** are already skyrocketing.

Through all this, Bread of Life is committed to providing food for our neighbors. We are thinking outside the box, working with municipal governments and other community organizations, and getting it done with compassion and responsiveness,. Thank you for your help!

Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, Executive Director
* More than 1.1 million people in Massachusetts receive SNAP benefits, which is approximately one in six residents. This includes children (32%), seniors (26%), and people with disabilities (31%). About 21,000 veterans in the state are SNAP recipients. The loss of SNAP benefits will hit not only them, but also the stores that accept the SNAP Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. 

** The cost of healthcare insurance premiums is soaring because of the expiration of the premium tax credits. Medical debt is central to throwing families into bankruptcy.

With your help, Bread of Life leads the fight locally against hunger by distributing 1.3 million pounds of food annually to our struggling neighbors.

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Donations Drop Off

54 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA 02148

monday: 8am-4pm
tuesday through Friday:
8am-6:30pm
(closed Federal holidays)

We have two drop-off locations - depending on the size of your donation:

  • SMALL FOOD donations (a few grocery bags): Please bring to the Main Entrance, located along the Northern Strand Community Trail Bike Path. Enter parking lot from Ferry St. Park in spaces posted as 2-hour free parking.

  • LARGE FOOD donations (carload, etc): Please bring to the Delivery Entrance, accessed from Eastern Avenue, across from Dunkin’.

 

We have an Amazon Wishlist. You’re welcome to purchase locally rather than on Amazon. Please do not donate expired food.

FOOD NEEDED for all programs:

Dry goods, non-canned foods, such as:

  • Fruit cups (not applesauce)

  • Cereals

  • Dried beans

  • Grains - rice, grits, oats, etc.

  • Mashed potato flakes/buds

  • Oil (for stir-fry, saute) such as canola oil

  • Cup of noodles

  • Ramen noodles

  • Mac and cheese cups

  • Granola / breakfast bars / power bars

  • Snacks - individual bags / sleeves

  • Fresh produce

  • Fresh or frozen meats and fish

NON-FOOD ITEMS NEEDED:

  • Supermarket gift cards ($20, $25, $50)

  • Sweatpants, men’s (L, XL, 2XL)

  • Thermals - men’s tops & bottoms (L, XL, 2XL)

  • Hygiene Products (toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, lotion)

  • Laundry & dish detergent

  • Dunkin’ gift cards

  • Diapers (larger sizes, e.g. 5, 6)

  • Toilet paper

  • Paper towel rolls

Thank you so much for your generosity!