During this challenging time, All-Pro Electric knows that so many of you are eager to help members of our community and beyond. We are also sensitive to the fact that many are looking for help themselves. For this reason, we would like to share this list of donation resources and volunteer opportunities to benefit all members of the community. If you have a charitable or volunteer opportunity that you would like us to share, please contact us at info@allproelectric.com.
FOOD RESOURCES
Bagged breakfast and lunches are available for all Haverhill residents aged 1-18. Similar programs are also available for students in nearby cities. (www.haverhill-ps.org/haverhill-community-programs)
The Merrimack Valley Food Bank is still open and continuing operations with limited access to the warehouse. (www.mvfb.org)
Sacred Hearts Food Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:15am-11:00am and is located on 6 Carleton Avenue in Bradford. Prepackaged bags of food are available for pick up. (www.sacredheartsparish.com)
All Saints Food Pantry, located on 120 Bellevue Ave in Haverhill, continues to be open on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month from 10am to 12:00pm and on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Pre-packaged bags of groceries are distributed to each participant. (www.allsaintshaverhill.org/food-pantry)
Open Heart Ministries, located on 217 Main Street in Haverhill, is distributing hot meals to-go on Sundays from 2-3pm. Distribution is at the kitchen door in the back of First Baptist Church. www.ohmin.org
The Salvation Army, located on 395 Main Street in Haverhill, is doing a modified food pantry service with pre-packed boxes on Mon-Wed-Fri mornings from 9:30-11 am. They are also serving bagged lunches on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon in place of their regular meal service. (www.massachusetts.salvationarmy.org/MA/Haverhill)
The Greater Boston Food Bank has organized several initiatives to help people in need and is looking for volunteers, donations and people to organize fundraising. (www.gbfb.org)
Project Bread is looking for donations to fund its “rapid response” effort for families. (www.projectbread.org)
HEALTH CARE
The American Red Cross is seeking blood donations to prevent shortages during the medical response to the virus. (www.redcross.org/local/massachusetts/about-us/locations/northeast-massachusetts.html)
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and The Massachusetts Medical Society are collecting medical equipment that offers maximum protection, such as surgical masks and full hospital gowns. If you’d like to donate, email MEMA at donationsdeskmema@gmail.com or call 508-820-2074. (www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-emergency-management-agency & www.massmed.org)
RELIEF FUNDS
The United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley has launched a family support fund to aid hourly and low-wage workers who may need financial help with rent, food, or childcare. (www.unitedwaymassbay.org)
The Greater Lowell Community Foundation has created an emergency relief fund for residents impacted by the outbreak. (www.glcfoundation.org)
The City of Boston has created the Boston Resiliency Fund to provide food for children and seniors, technology for remote learning for students, and support to first responders and healthcare workers. (www.boston.gov/departments/treasury/boston-resiliency-fund)
Union Capital Boston has a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to finance gifts cards for families and individuals in need. (www.unioncapitalboston.org)
ANIMAL WELFARE
The MSPCA is looking for donations of dog and cat food so people with food insecurity can ensure their pets are being fed. (www.mspca.org)
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