Find Out How to Donate to Food Pantries in Watertown for Thanksgiving

More and more families have turned to pantries in Watertown for food, and the need continues as Thanksgiving approaches.

Alfredo Bartolozzi, director of the Watertown Food Pantry said his pantry serves 235 families a month and has had 15 new families sign up over the past two months. He has many volunteers, but the pantry can always use food.

"We have tons of volunteers but people can help with food drives," Bartolozzi said. "It's a good time to run to Stop & Shop and bring something to the food pantry."

Companies such as Tufts Health Plan and Athena Health are running food drives, but individuals can drop off non-perishable food at Grace Vision Church (formerly St. John's Methodist Church) at 80 Mt. Auburn St. in Watertown. 

Hours of operation are Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Proof of is residency required. For more information call 617-972-6429.

You can also donate to St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, located at St. Patrick School, 26R Chestnut St. in Watertown.

Proof of residency (driver’s license, utility bill, or receipt) is required to register. Hours of operation are Tuesday and Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. For more information call Peggy Little at 617-926-7121.