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Food Pantry<\/span>Donations<\/span><\/div>
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The Corner Market Food Pantry aims to support student success by alleviating barriers associated with food access through immediate and long term resources available at GCC and in our community.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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On-campus resources include free monthly<\/strong> and\u00a0weekly goods <\/strong>as well as a\u00a0daily snack station<\/strong> to currently enrolled students and employees<\/strong>. All GCC students and staff are invited to stop by N220 to learn more.<\/p>\n

Sign up here<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0prior to or during your first visit.<\/p>\n

If you are unable to visit during open hours,\u00a0Monthly Grab & Go Bags<\/strong>\u00a0are available at the\u00a0GCC Library<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you cannot make it to campus, email\u00a0foodpantry@gcc.mass.edu<\/a> for alternative arrangements\u2014or review alternative resources for food security<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Questions?<\/strong>\u00a0Email\u00a0foodpantry@gcc.mass.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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We gladly accept donations to the Food Pantry!<\/h3>\n

We accept goods that have not passed their best by or expiration dates. Please drop off directly at the Corner Market Food Pantry in room N220 during open hours or in the donation box at Stop & Shop in Greenfield, MA.<\/p>\n

Please consider a monetary donation so we can purchase fresh and frozen items and goods according to our needs with bulk purchasing prices.<\/strong> Checks should be made out to the GCC Foundation with \"Food Pantry\" in the memo line. You can also make a donation online through the GCC Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/i> Donate to the Food Pantry<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n

Top 25 Food Pantry Needs<\/h3>\n
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  • Applesauce<\/li>\n
  • Boxed\/instant\/pouch potatoes<\/li>\n
  • Broth and bouillon cubes<\/li>\n
  • Canned and dried beans (black, pinto, kidney, chickpeas\/garbanzo, split peas, etc.)<\/li>\n
  • Canned chicken\/turkey<\/li>\n
  • Canned fish (tuna\/salmon\/sardines)<\/li>\n
  • Canned meats (SPAM, hash, ham)<\/li>\n
  • Canned vegetables and tomatoes<\/li>\n
  • Cereal & granola<\/li>\n
  • Cooking oils<\/li>\n
  • Coffee\/tea<\/li>\n
  • Crackers<\/li>\n
  • Dried herbs, spices, salt & pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>
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    • Fruit \u2013 canned or dried<\/li>\n
    • Granola bars<\/li>\n
    • Mac & cheese box or cup<\/li>\n
    • Nuts<\/li>\n
    • Oatmeal (plain and flavored)<\/li>\n
    • Pasta of all varieties<\/li>\n
    • Peanut butter, almond butter, etc.<\/li>\n
    • Rice (white, brown, instant, long grain, short grain, etc.)<\/li>\n
    • Sauces and gravies<\/li>\n
    • Soup\/Stew \u2013 especially thick & hearty ones<\/li>\n
    • Tofu (shelf-stable variety)<\/li>\n
    • Reusable grocery bags (new\/like new)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

      Other donations welcome...<\/h3>\n
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      • Basic baking supplies\n
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        • Sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, etc.<\/li>\n
        • Cake mixes<\/li>\n
        • Brownie mixes<\/li>\n
        • Cookie mixes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Canned side dishes such as chili, refried beans, ravioli, etc.<\/li>\n
        • Condensed “cream of” soups<\/li>\n
        • Cookies and crackers<\/li>\n
        • Grains\/seeds such as farro, barley, and quinoa<\/li>\n
        • Jelly or jam<\/li>\n
        • Juice \u2013 bottles or boxes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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          • Mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup and condiments<\/li>\n
          • Pancake mix and syrup<\/li>\n
          • Pasta and rice side dishes (seasoned)<\/li>\n
          • Ramen noodles<\/li>\n
          • Snacks (kids and adults)<\/li>\n
          • Low sodium, gluten-free and vegan varieties of any of the above<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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            • Personal care items\n
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              • Shampoo\/conditioner<\/li>\n
              • Bath soap<\/li>\n
              • Body wash<\/li>\n
              • Disposable flushable wipes<\/li>\n
              • Toothpaste<\/li>\n
              • Toothbrushes<\/li>\n
              • Deodorant<\/li>\n
              • Tampons<\/li>\n
              • Sanitary napkins\/pads<\/li>\n
              • Razors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • Diapers and baby wipes<\/li>\n
              • Toilet paper<\/li>\n
              • Laundry detergent<\/li>\n
              • Dish soap<\/li>\n
              • Birthday cake candles<\/li>\n
              • Can openers<\/li>\n
              • Pet food (highly requested)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4253,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-2","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nHome - Corner Market<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/food-pantry\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Home - Corner Market\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/food-pantry\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Corner Market\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-10-27T19:12:43+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/food-pantry\/files\/2024\/04\/food-pantry-stats.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1542\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/food-pantry\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/food-pantry\/\",\"name\":\"Home - 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