The Town food pantry is located on the lower level of the Town Hall. It can be accessed through the far door at the back of the building. The Pantry is generally open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
How do I Request Food Assistance?
Email the Food Pantry at Welfare@brooklinenh.gov
You can fill out THIS FORM, and bring it to the pantry or you may get a copy at Town Hall.
How Can I Donate to the Food Pantry?
Any non-perishables can be dropped off in the collection boxes inside the Town Hall, or the post office (anytime they are open).
Refrigerated items can be donated during regular Pantry Hours.
To make a donation at another time, please email Bethany Beck to make an appointment. She can be reached via email: at Welfare@brooklinenh.gov
As the gardening harvest season approaches, we will gladly receive your fresh produce to share with our community!
Check out the most up-to-date list of needs here: Current List.
Most of our clients are 1 & 2 person households. Industrial-sized packaging is harder for us to move through the pantry.
Generally, the Food Pantry can always use the following items
| Shelf-Stable & Non-Dairy Milk (Oat & Almond Milk) | Apple Cider Vinegar |
| Fruit Cocktail & Canned Fruit | Pancake Mix |
| Chips - Full Size Bags for Families | Pasta |
| Near East Couscous & Quinoa (or similar) Sides | Sugar |
| Pickles & Olives | Shampoo |
| Condiments: BBQ Sauce, Relish, Ketchup | Jiffy Cornbread Mixes |
| Salad Dressing - non creamy | Toilet Paper |
| Ground Coffee (not decaf or whole bean) | Quart & Gallon Size Zip-Lock Bags |
| Cheerios | Baked Beans |
| Individual Snacks (Pretzels etc) | Canned tomatoes: stewed, crushed, puree, whole, etc. |
| Juice Boxes | Apple Sauce |
| Canned: Carrots, Potatoes, Spinach, Green Beans, Peas, Mixed Vegitables | |
| Seasoning: Salt & Pepper, Italian Seasoning, garlic powder | |
| Raisins and Craisins |
Special Request: Dry Dog Food, Pretzels, Juices
Urgent Needs:
| Maple Syrup | Pasta Sauce (Jar & Canned) |
| Ramen Noodles (Chicken & Beef) | Saltines/Ritz-type Crackers |
| Bottled Juice (apple, cranberry) | Condiments: Mayo, Mustard |
| Dog Food (Wet & Dry) | Frozen Bread Dough |
| Chef Boyardee Canned Pasta | Instant Rice & Rice Pilaf Mixes |
| Coffee | Jelly |
| Baking supplies: Flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, Cooking Oil (olive oil/vegetable oil) | Canned fruit & Apple Sauce (jars and snack packs) |
| Beef Broth | Boxed Cereal: Shredded Wheat/Bran/Corn Flakes |
| Cleaning Supplies (all-purpose/window), Liquid Dish Detergent, Sponges, Laundry Detergent | Toothpaste |
| Paper Products: Tissues & Paper Towels | Macaroni & Cheese |
