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Food Distribution & Daily operations at the Food Pantry
Because we are not a “maintenance” pantry, consumers may frequent the Food Pantry on a monthly basis. Since the establishment of MCSI, we have used a “self-declaration” method to determine program eligibility. EVERY TIME that a client seeks pantry assistance he/she must provide proof of residence in the city of Marlborough as well as present a photo I.D.
Funding Sources, especially FEMA require that we serve all income-eligible individuals that seek services, regardless of the town in which they reside. To meet this requirement we supply non-Marlborough residents with a small bag of food to sustain them for a few days, and then refer them to their own local food pantry.
We maintain a database with the details of each consumer and their families, including address, telephone number, family size, and date of birth. Staff and volunteers monitor client’s participation in other programs such as Transitional Assistance, WIC, Food Stamps, Fuel assistance, Housing, Veterans’ benefits, and other programs available in and around the community, designed to assist consumers with other issues that may contribute toward reaching the ultimate goal of self-sufficiency.
Services offered through the agency’s Food Pantry include distribution of nutritionally appropriate food to over six hundred individuals per month. Recognizing that the need for emergency food is a symptom of a larger problem, MCSI also provides Direct Services by offering information and referral, crisis intervention, client support and advocacy.
Considering that many individuals who access these programs, may be entering a new life stage, as new parents, single parent households, or newcomers to the community, a special section within the Food Pantry offers consumers access to clothing and small household items. Larger furniture is made available to individuals and families by posting it’s availability on a bulletin board. A “Career Section” maintains clothing and equipment (purses, briefcases, etc.) appropriate for interviews and other special occasions.
A specialized children’s program, also within the Food Pantry location, was established to address the special needs of young parents and single parent households in the Greater Marlborough area. Besides storing and distributing baby food, formula, disposable diapers, toys and clothing for infants and children, this program also provides, maternity clothing, car seats, high chairs, cribs and other infant-related equipment. As part of the Direct Services component of the agency, when it is indicated, MCSI staff and trained volunteers review qualified consumer’s individual employment status, living conditions, and day care situations with individuals and families, so that if there is a chance for improvement, clients are made aware of the available opportunities and are supported through any changes. This program provides access to a full range of human services to residents in the Marlborough area. Serving as an educational and supportive advisory center for consumers, our continued mission is to assist families and individuals in becoming self-sufficient, contributing community members.
255 Main Street, Suite 113, Marlborough, MA 01752 ph: 508.481.4080
Offering Assistance, Referral and Educational
Programs to the Greater Marlborough Community
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MCS-Inc is a United Way of Tri-County agency 
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Mixed Vegetables: Green beans, corn, carrots, wax beans, beets, sweet potatoes, mixed peas and carrots, whole and sliced potatoes, asparagus, and peas. Canned Fruit: Fruit cocktail, peaches, pears, applesauce, and pineapple. Canned Soups: Chicken noodle, vegetable, tomato, cream soups (cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, clam chowder, fish chowder, etc.) Canned: Spaghetti O’s, Raviolis, spaghetti and meatballs, Baked beans, Black beans, kidney beans Spaghetti Sauce: cans and jars Canned tomatoes Canned tuna Canned meats: chicken, and ham Snack Food: Crackers (all varieties), cookies, raisins, granola bars, and popcorn. Cereals: All varieties, hot and cold. Boxed Rice: All varieties (Rice-a-Roni, Uncle Ben’s, Minute Rice, etc.) Juice: cans, plastic, juice boxes Dried Goods: Hamburger helper, scalloped or instant mashed potatoes, tuna helper, Pasta dishes, stuffing mix, Dry soups, ramen noodles, macaroni and cheese, etc. Baked Goods: Cake mixes, muffin mixes, pancake mixes, sugar, flour, jello and pudding, etc. Condiments: Ketchup, mustard, salad dressing, mayonnaise, pickles, barbecue sauce, relish, etc. Pasta: All varieties Peanut Butter, Jellies and Jam Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Powdered Drinks *Personal Items: Hygiene: Shampoo, crème rinse, deodorant soap, toothpaste, etc. Paper Goods: Toilet paper, paper towels, kleenex Cleaning Goods: Laundry detergent, dish detergent, etc. *Children’s Food: Jars of Baby Food (especially fruit) Baby Cereal Diapers (Size 3,4, or 5 are most needed) Formula (Enfamil, Similac, etc.) |
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MCSI FOOD PANTRY
Hours of Service for the Food Pantry:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am to 1pm.
MCSI is CLOSED on all School Holidays and Snow Days.
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THANK YOU for your generosity! "Once again, we were able to serve everyone that sought our assistance. We provided food, clothing, house wares and direct services without ever having to turn any one away....Looking forward to the 2010, we are filled with hope" |
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MCSI is often singled out as a "Model Food Pantry" in the Commonwealth. We take pride in interviewing each client EVERY time he/she seeks our services so that we remain aware of individual need and living circumstances. Doing so allows us to better assist our consumers not only with food and clothing, but also with follow-up services, referrals, and other services designed to instill self-sufficiency and independent living. We always assist each client in the food selection process to encourage balanced diets and healthy food choices. The evidence of excellence in our services is most obvious when consumers become dedicated volunteers because they have achieved self-sufficiency and now wish to "give back". This happens often! As an example, one such individual, a client for two years, has been our weekly volunteer during the past ten years! |
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