For questions, contact the Food Drive Coordinator at 617.427.5200 or food_drive@gbfb.org.
Dairy: Milk - dried, evaporated, and boxed (such as Parmalat) Protein: Beef stew, nuts, peanut butter, beans, and peas (dried or canned), chili, tuna fish, chicken, salmon (canned) Vegetables: Tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, vegetables (canned), tomato juice Fruit: Raisins and other dried fruit, applesauce, any canned fruit in its own juice Grains: Crackers, oatmeal, whole grain rice, all types of pasta, ready to eat low sugar/high fiber cereal (Cheerios, Raisin Bran, etc.) We accept all non-perishable (not frozen or refrigerated), sealed, unexpired food We also accept unopened toiletries (shampoo, soap, shaving cream, etc.) that should be kept separate from any food donation We prefer non-glass containers for the safety of our volunteers We cannot accept baby food or pet food from a food drive For drives totaling 400 pounds or more (approximately 20 boxes or bags), GBFB will coordinate a pickup of food from your business. Smaller donations of non-perishable product can be made in person at our warehouse at 70 South Bay Ave., Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:00pm, or Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm SEE MORE WAYS TO DONATE
Food For Thought
In eastern Massachusetts, nearly a third of families in need say their children aren't eating enough because they can't afford sufficient food.
