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Our service area, clarified
The Bedford Community Table/Pantry has always served primarily Bedford and nearby communities, but did not specify any defined service area. We now find it necessary to clarify our policy. Effective October 1, 2018, our food pantry services will only be available to residents of towns surrounding Bedford, which are listed here.
Current clients who do not reside in one of the communities listed may continue to use the food pantry through the end of September. Your pantry card will expire on October 1, 2018. If you need further food assistance, we recommend seeking it from a pantry close to home.
Strong people wanted
Here's the latest episode of "Volunteers needed for the community dinners starting in September": we're looking for strong, able-bodied people to knock down and put away the folding tables after dinner. One person per night is sufficient, and the time slot is Thursdays starting at 6:10. If you're interested, please contact bedfordfoodpantry@gmail.com or leave a message at 781-275-7355. Thanks!
Calling all high school students!
Want to help out? Looking to satisfy your community service requirement? Starting in September, we need students to set up, serve and clean up at our Thursday Community Dinners. If you'd like to volunteer or learn more, contact us here, email us at bedfordfoodpantry@gmail.com or leave a message at 781-275-7355.
P.S. Parents, we'd much rather hear from your students directly than from you. No offense!
Cooks needed 11/1, 2/21 and 5/9
This time of year we're lining up volunteers for the next season of Community Dinners, which starts in September. We still need cooking crews for November 1, February 21 and May 9. The cooking crew plans, shops for and prepares a free Thursday evening dinner. (We're happy to reimburse the food cost.) Time commitment on the day of is 2:00-6:00. A fun volunteer opportunity for companies, religious groups and families! For more information, please contact us here, email bedfordfoodpantry@gmail.com or leave a message at 781-275-7355.
New sign-up system for Panera pick ups
Thanks to everyone who volunteered to help with the Wednesday evening pick ups of leftover baked goods at the Bedford Panera. We have a new sign-up system to help manage the schedule. If you would like to help with this volunteer opportunity (picking up from Panera Bread on Burlington Rd at 8:45 on Wednesday, and dropping the food off at the Bedford Food Pantry by early Thursday afternoon), thank you very much! Please follow these three easy steps to sign up:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on SignUp.com:http://signup.com/login/entry/837030483152734087
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please use the Contact form on this website and we can sign you up manually.