Seasonal & Holidays

Malden Police Holding Food Drive For Bread Of Life

With the holidays on the horizon and the pandemic impacting traditional food drives, MPD is lending a hand to Bread of Life.

MALDEN, MA — With the holidays on the horizon and COVID-19 having an impact on the traditional ways in which food drives are held, the Malden Police Department is offering the police station as a drop-off point to support Bread of Life's mission. A box will be placed in the front lobby to collect food drive items.

Here are some suggested items to donate:

Food

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  • JELLY
  • GRANOLA BARS/POWER BARS
  • CANNED FRUIT & CUP OF FRUIT
  • SOUP & STEW & INSTANT CUP-OF-SOUP
  • CANNED OR FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES
  • BAKED BEANS
  • CEREAL - FAMILY-SIZED AND INDIVIDUAL
  • JUICE BOXES
  • CANNED MEALS READY-TO-EAT
  • CANNED MEATS
  • MAYONNAISE (SMALL JARS)
  • SHELF-STABLE MILK - INDIVIDUAL SIZE
  • PASTA & PASTA SAUCE

Non-Food Items

  • DISPOSABLE GLOVES
  • LAUNDRY DETERGENT
  • DISINFECTANT SPRAYS – LYSOL
  • PAPER TOWELS & TOILET
  • TOOTHPASTE & TOOTHBRUSHES
  • NEW SOCKS & UNDERWEAR
  • DIAPERS, ESPECIALLY LARGE SIZES
  • CAN OPENERS
  • SUPERMARKET GIFT CARDS IN $10 OR $20

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