For those who want to help

To all those who have asked how to help during the government shutdown: thank you! 💕

You are absolutely amazing, and we really appreciate your help.  If last Saturday was any indication, we are in for a wild ride in the coming weeks.  While we do give out fresh foods, the best things for you to donate are shelf stable or monetary donations to help us buy what we need.  

Because of a recent fire at the building where we are located, it is best to donate food at the Ayer Shop 'n Save grocery store  There are nails all over our parking lot because of reconstruction, and we don't want your car damaged!  If you want to make a monetary donation, we have an online portal, but please be aware that it takes a chunk from your donation.  Link: https://iccreditunion.goodcoins.io/causes/4125555

Honestly, even though it makes us feel like dinosaurs, if you want all of your money to go to food, the best thing to do is to send a check to
Stone Soup Kitchen
21 Washington Street
Suite C
Ayer MA  01432

Please feel free to contact stonesoupkitchenministries at gmail dot com for more information or to receive our emailed newsletter each Monday!

Pantry pre-packed bags:

spaghetti sauce

dried pasta, any shape except lasagna

boxes of cereal (no sugar added preferred)

18 oz containers of oatmeal (quick cook or whole rolled oats)

1 lb bags of frozen vegetables (green beans, peas, broccoli, or mixed)

canned tuna

canned chicken

canned pasta

canned baked beans

canned soups (no fish or shellfish soups please)

canned corn

canned beans

canned fruit (any type in fruit juice, 15 oz size preferred)

boxed mac + cheese

small boxes of plain instant potatoes (unflavored)

Jiffy Mix (small boxes of corn muffin or biscuit mix)

instant ramen noodles (no shrimp please)

1 or 2 lb bags of rice (brown or white)

small jars of peanut butter

small jars of jelly

toilet paper

100% apple juice (no sugar added)

coffee

tea

Friday night snack bags:

pudding cups

granola bars

peanut butter or cheese cracker packs

juice boxes

fruit cups

Extra items for healthy alternative bags:

1 lb bags of dried beans (any type)

cauliflower rice

whole grain other than rice (quinoa, bulgar, etc)

low salt chicken, beef, or vegetable stock (quart-size or cans)

kashi-type cereal

nut butter (no added salt/sugar)

fruit preserves (no added sugar)

brown rice

whole wheat pastas

frozen fruit