Helpful Information

The only requirement to receive food at the Cupboard is to show proof of residency in the town of Norton. You may come to the pantry to register during the hours we are open. New recipients are asked to fill out our registration form which is kept confidential. If you would like to fill out the form ahead of time, it is available here: ​

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You will be asked to show proof of residency by providing a recent bill, bank statement, or mail (within 30 days) showing your home address.  We cannot always offer a consistent amount of food since our stock depends on what we can purchase from the Greater Boston Food Bank, and the donations given by various people and organizations. We will do our best to offer you a variety of food staples for your family.  We also try to be mindful of dietary restrictions, but you will be responsible for selecting food items appropriate to your needs. 

​​​​​​HOW YOU CAN HELP
We have donation bins for food located at:

Norton Public Library

Bluestone Bank (Norton)

Norton Post Office

Keep scrolling to see our list of pantry needs, and PLEASE NO EXPIRED FOOD. Thank you!

If you are a local business or organization and want to help the pantry, here are a few suggestions: 

• Organize a food drive or collect specific items such as personal care products.
• Make a monetary donation to the  pantry by using PayPal , Amazon Smile  or sending a check to our post office box: The Cupboard of Kindness, Inc., P.O. Box 874, Norton, MA 02766. A $500. donation can buy 1000 lbs. of food. That is enough to provide 25 families with frozen items and 2 bags of nonperishable groceries. 

 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES  

(Please contact the pantry for updated volunteering information)

•  Help with the distribution of food on the first and third Mondays of the month from 4:30-6:30 PM. Work with our clients to make their visit enjoyable and productive.  (Minimum age: 15)
• On the fourth Tuesday of the month,  between 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, help us unload our food order from the Greater Boston Food Bank and restock the shelves.

• Pasta sauce
• Cereal
• Proteins (tuna, peanut butter, canned ham, chicken, turkey or stew)
• Canned fruit 
• 100% juice (in non-refrigerated bottles or boxes)
• Healthy snacks such as granola bars
• Soups
• Baking Items
• Coffee/Hot Chocolate/Tea
• Dry potatoes, rice, pasta mixes
• Personal care items ( shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, etc.)
• Paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, napkins)
• Fresh produce from your garden which can be brought to the pantry on the nights of our distributions

Donations bins are currently available at Norton Public Library, Bluestone Bank (Norton), and Norton Post Office.