The Merrimack Valley YMCA is expanding our food service to help those most in need in our community during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Lawrence YMCA operates a food pantry that is open every Thursday from 4:00-6:00 pm. This week, we will be holding a food and personal care item drive to ensure the shelves are stocked for those facing food insecurity, especially in light of the recent COVID-19 crisis. Donations will be accepted this Wednesday, March 18th and next Wednesday, March 25th at the Andover/North Andover YMCA from 4:00-6:30 pm. In an effort to maintain social distancing, people bringing donations can drive up to the side entrance of the Y (on the child care side), where volunteers will take the donations so people won’t have to get out of their cars.
The food pantry is in need of the following items:
FOOD ITEMS
- Cereal
- Pasta
- Spaghetti O’s
- Oatmeal
- Coffee/Tea
- Canned Chicken
- Tuna
- Fruit cups
- Granola bars
- Chicken Noodle Soup (No tomato or cream of… )
- Beans
- Boxed meals
- Ramen Noodles
- 100% juice
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
- Shampoo/ conditioner
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste
- Soap
- Toothbrushes
- Diapers
- Baby wipes
- Feminine care products
Donations will be taken to the food pantry at the Lawrence Y and will be distributed on Thursday, March 19th and Thursday, March 26th from 4:00-6:00 pm. Volunteers will take orders and bring the food out to those in need so that people won’t need to enter the Y.