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HandshakeThe GCC Food Pantry is an official site of Franklin County Community Meals, Inc., located in N240 on GCC’s main campus. Given the inherent struggles of being a student while holding down a job and/or raising a family, all GCC students and staff, who could use a little help making ends meet, are invited to stop by the GCC Food Pantry to learn more about immediate and long term food resources in our community. If you are interested in making a donation to the pantry or volunteering your time, please contact Natalie Feliciano or Jan Ross at foodpantry@gcc.mass.edu.
Eligibility
Currently enrolled students, faculty and staff are eligible to use the pantry.
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The GCC Food Pantry is offering Grab & Go Bags to all currently enrolled students. Bag pick ups are in the GCC Library. Please see the below flyer for additional information. If you cannot make it to campus, please email foodpantry@gcc.mass.edu.
Turkey Day Dinner Bag
The GCC Pantry is giving current Food Pantry clients a Turkey Day Dinner Bag, which includes almost everything you need to create a turkey day feast! See the below flyer for additional information. You can request your Turkey Day Dinner Bag by filling out the Food Pantry Application.
We gladly accept donations to the Food Pantry!
Donations of non-perishable items can be left in donation boxes around campus, or delivered to the Food Pantry in North 240. Donations of perishable or frozen items are accepted only at the Food Pantry during open hours. Checks should be made out to the GCC Foundation with “Food Pantry” in the memo line.
Top 25 Food Pantry Needs
- Applesauce
- Boxed/instant/pouch potatoes
- Canned beans
- Canned chicken/turkey
- Canned fish (tuna/salmon)
- Canned meats (SPAM, hash, ham)
- Canned vegetables
- Cereal (please not sugary)
- Chili
- Cooking oils
- Crackers
- Dried beans
- Dried herbs and spices
- Fruit – canned or dried
- Granola bars
- Juice – bottles or boxes
- Mac & cheese box or cup
- Nuts
- Pasta, pasta sauce & ramen noodles
- Pasta bowls
- Personal care items
- Peanut butter
- Rice
- Soup – especially thick & hearty ones
- Stew
Other donations welcome…
- Basic baking supplies
- Sugar, flour, etc.
- Cake mixes
- Brownie mixes
- Cookie mixes
- Chunky and hearty soups
- Jello/puddings
- Broth of all kinds
- Rice (white, brown, instant, long grain, short grain, etc.)
- Pasta of all varieties
- Dried beans and peas
- Condensed “cream of” soups
- Animal and graham crackers
- Kids snacks
- Adult snacks
- Spagetti-Os, ravioli, etc.
- Cereal
- Oatmeal
- Snack bars
- Cookies and crackers
- Beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)
- Tuna
- Canned meats
- Chicken
- Spam
- Hash
- Ham
- Mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup and condiments
- Pasta sauce
- Oils
- Juice
- Jelly or jam
- Basic spices (salt, pepper, etc.)
- Macaroni and cheese
- Ramen noodles
- Canned beans (black, white, kidney, fava, navy, etc.)
- Personal care items
- Shampoo
- Bath soap
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Deodorant
- Sanitary napkins
- Razors
- Diapers
- Toilet paper
- Laundry detergent
- Pet food
- Eggs
- Frozen veggies
- Frozen pasta (tortellini, ravioli, etc.)
- Frozen waffles/pancakes
- Birthday cake candles
Please also consider a monetary donation so we can buy more food! Our GCC shopping wizards can work magic using money that you donate.
Did you know? Many of our campus activities for students include free light refreshments. Below is a list of upcoming events (when available) with free food for participants (and yes, you should expect to participate if you’re eating).
We are currently not hosting on-campus events, but look forward to the time when we can see you back at GCC!
