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Updated September 25, 2007
First Parish Church regularly collects non-perishable food for the Open Pantry of Greater Lowell. The Open Pantry serves not only Lowell, but also Chelmsford, Westford, Billerica, Dracut, and the entire surrounding Greater Lowell area.
Don’t have time or can’t shop? You can also help by sending a check.
Ready to help? See "What, Where, When" below for details.
Thank you for remembering and giving! - Gail Pickering, mgtp@comcast.net
What, Where, When
WHAT? Checks, cash, and non-perishables only! No microwavables (most are lucky to have an oven/range) and avoid anything beyond the basics.
Open Pantry points out that financial donations go a very long way, as they can get many items inexpensively in bulk from their suppliers. However, they still welcome the traditional canned goods, etc.
The Most Useful Donations:
WHERE? Place your bags in the chapel hallway corner.
WHEN? Once a month there will be a collection. Dates are published in The Shooting Star, at the bottom of this page and in the online calendar, and via email reminders. This does not mean that you cannot bring in your non-perishables at any other time. Just call ahead to make sure that the church will be open and drop it/them off whenever it is convenient for you to do so. If you miss a collection date, don’t worry. If it’s non-perishable, it shouldn’t matter, and will be delivered next time!
CHECKS are always welcome, payable to "Open Pantry". On the left, bottom corner, write "First Parish UU Chelmsford" or just "FPUU", so they know it’s from us. You can find envelopes in the mailbox near Cindy’s office, and drop them in Cindy’s office, or mail directly to:
Open Pantry of Greater Lowell
200 Central St.
Lowell, MA 01852
Open Pantry phone number is: 978-453-6693. If you have a question about what is accepted, please call them.
Dates of collection for the 2007-2008 church year:
October 7, 2007
November 18, 2007 - Ingathering Service – VERY BIG COLLECTION!!
December 16, 2007
January 13, 2008
March 9, 2008
April 6, 2008
May 4, 2008
June 1, 2008