Updates from Loaves & Fishes

AN UPDATE FROM LOAVES & FISHES

REOPENING on FRIDAY, APRIL 24th

We hope you are all doing well and managing to stay healthy during this difficult time. As you know, the Pantry has been temporarily closed for the past few weeks in order to regroup.

Our staff team has been working very hard to recruit new volunteers, establish a fleet of trucks and drivers to retrieve our orders from the Greater Boston Food Bank, fine tune the drive-thru operation and ensure that enhanced safety protocols are in place. 

WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE PANTRY WILL REOPEN ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24th! 

Our new CLIENT DRIVE-THRU SCHEDULE will be from 9am-1pm on the following days:

Friday, April 24

Wednesday, April 29

Saturday, May 2

Wednesday, May 6

Friday, May 8

Wednesday, May 13

Saturday, May 16

Wednesday, May 20

Friday, May 22

Wednesday, May 27

Friday, May 29

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP WITH GROCERIES, we encourage you to visit. Here’s what you can expect on your visit:

You’ll remain in your car and line-up on the Pantry side of the road. A member of our crew will be there to direct you. You’ll speak with another member of our crew and provide your name, address and a few other details about your household. You’ll then proceed to the grocery pick-up area in the rear of the building and load your groceries into your car. You’ll receive shelf stable items, fresh produce, frozen meats and vegetables, bread and pastries and milk vouchers to be used at Shop 'n Save in Ayer. If you need additional assistance and resources, our client services team can be reached by phone at (978)772-4627 x312 or by email at clientservices@loavesfishespantry.org. We also encourage you to call Mass-211.

IF YOU'D LIKE TO HELP, THERE ARE 3 WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE...

We can always use more volunteers – contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@loavesfishespantry.org to learn more about available opportunities. We need box trucks and drivers to pick-up our weekly orders at the Greater Boston Food Bank. If you or someone you know can help, please mail foodcoordinator@loavesfishespantry.org. Financial support is appreciated even more than usual during this crisis. We anticipate that our client numbers will be increasing dramatically during the coming weeks and financial support will be needed to keep our shelves stocked. You can make a donation on-line at loavesfishespantry.org/donate-now or you can mail a donation to Loaves & Fishes, Box 1, Ayer, MA 01432.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and support, particularly during this difficult time. LOAVES & FISHES IS BACK, STRONGER THAN EVER AND READY TO HELP OUR NEIGHBORS!

Our best to each of you for good health.

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Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, Inc. | 978-772-4627 | office@loavesfishespantry.org|

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