You can make sure that 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. Many sectors of our communities are drawn to us - businesses, schools, civic organizations, government entities, and faith groups - because we can all agree on this truth. It supersedes debates about immigration, social programs and economic policies. It cuts through distinctions of race, class, culture, language, religion and age.

The United States is one of the world's four dominant food-producing countries, along with China, India and Brazil. And yet, 34% of Massachusetts households were food insecure last year, meaning they reported running out of food or not having enough money to buy it every month, according to the Greater Boston Food Bank's 2024 annual report "Food Access in Massachusetts”.  Hunger is not a problem facing just those in poverty. It is also a challenge faced by working and "middle-class" neighbors.

With your help, Bread of Life leads the fight against hunger by distributing 1.5 million pounds of food each year to our struggling neighbors, and as we settle in at our new facility, we anticipate serving many more families. Our power is the passion, faith and action of hundreds of supporters like you: volunteers, financial supporters and partner organizations who can very well agree with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who said, "I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits."

You make Bread of Life a powerhouse in our community. Your continued support is the power that ensures families and children are well nourished in body and soul.  Thank you for your continued partnership and friendship.

With gratitude, Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, Executive Director

Donation Drop-Off HourS

54 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA 02148

(Closed on Federal holidays)

  • Mondays: 8am-4pm

  • Tuesdays through Fridays: 8am-6pm

There are two separate 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:

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 ($10, $20, $25, $50, etc)

  • Clothing (Sweatpants in L and XL, T-shirts in M, L, XL)

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

  • Laundry detergent

  • Dunkin’ gift cards

  • Diapers

Thank you so much for your generosity!