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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"The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor." Proverbs 22:9

Bread of Life has already been impacted by federal spending cuts to USDA that meant the loss of more than 2.8 million meals for the Greater Boston Food Bank network of agencies. Dramatic cuts and changes have been made to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), aka "food stamps," which is relied upon by one in six Massachusetts residents to help put food on their table. SNAP pumps money directly into the Massachusetts economy as SNAP recipients purchase food at grocery stores and local markets.

Debates on government budgets can raise the question: who are these people in Massachusetts who need these supports? Why can't they always get sufficient food for their needs on their own? In our area, access to food is largely dependent on money. Lower-income families and seniors who are generally eligible for SNAP and who often seek Bread of Life's services, are usually experiencing two or more of these factors: Lower incomes: low-wage jobs, a disability that hinders working, job loss, unreliable work, financial emergencies or systemic barriers in building wealth. High cost of living: the cost of essentials like food, housing, health care, utilities and child and dependent care can stretch already tight budgets. Community factors:  limited access to transportation and well-resourced schools, or living in unsafe neighborhoods, create significant barriers for access to nutritious food.

These are challenging times and the need for your support is greater than ever. Your generous gifts of your time, food and money to Bread of Life translate into sharing your food with those who are poor amongst us.

Thank you for your heart of caring, and for your prayers for all to be fed.

God bless you,

Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, Executive Director

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You can also donate via Instacart!

Donations Drop Off

54 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA 02148

monday: 9am-4pm
tuesday through Friday:
9am-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!