Regular Marlborough Food Drive Event Returns For Summer 2023

MARLBOROUGH, MA — The Marlborough Democratic City Committee will host a food drive on July 22 as part of a quarterly series the group holds each year. The July collection for the Marlborough Community Cupboard is seeking a variety of food, household and hygiene items.

Here's more from an MDCC news release:

The Marlborough Democratic City Committee (MDCC) will hold its summer collection drive of food, personal items, and funds to benefit the Marlborough Community Cupboard on July 22, rain or shine. MDCC conducts four drives each year.

The Community Cupboard collection will be conducted as a drop-off at the Navin Arena lower parking lot, 451 Bolton St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Non-perishable food, personal care items, and financial donations, including cash, checks and gift cards, are welcome.

Needed items include:

• Children’s items, especially diapers, sizes 4-5, and wipes.
• Basic cooking items such as oil, flour, and sugar.
• Peanut butter and jelly.
• Canned goods such as Spaghetti O's, raviolis, spaghetti and meatballs, chili,
• canned soups, canned vegetables, and canned beans of all kinds.
• Salt and pepper.
• Breakfast items including all cereals, hot or cold.
• Condiments such as ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise.

For further information or questions on the collection, contact MDCC members Pam McNair or Teria Ellis by email at plmcnair12@gmail.com or teriaellis45@gmail.com. Or contact Pam McNair by telephone at (508) 294-5481