COVID-19 UPDATE:
The Food Pantry is Open:
TUESDAY 10AM - 12PM
WEDNESDAY 10AM - 12PM
THURSDAY 10AM - 12PM
The Thrift Shop is closed until further notice.
As COVID-19 updates are presented daily, our food pantry team is working diligently to stay informed, compliant, safe and operational.
Clients are asked to bring a photo ID and a current piece of mail.
In an effort to comply with social distancing guidelines, we have modified our client intake process.
During this time, clients are not entering our food pantry.
We ask clients to arrive early and please expect longer wait times. We appreciate everyone's cooperation and patience at this challenging time.
Please note that this information is subject to change daily.
For current information please visit our facebook & instagram pages.
The Charity Guild was formed in 1971 by a group of concerned individuals whose goal was simple – to provide clothing and food for those in need. Four decades later, our mission remains the same:
" To provide basic and necessary services to those unable to meet their primary needs of food, clothing and household goods."
Our Food Pantry and Thrift Shop located at 501 Main Street in Brockton, MA, serve the greater Brockton area.
Our Thrift Shop offers quality new and gently used designer and name brand clothing at reasonable prices.
We have coats, clothing and shoes for men, women and children, as well as a wide variety of gift ware, housewares, home décor, small appliances, books and jewelry.
The Thrift Shop is open Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The funds raised from the sale of goods, together with donations, grants and other fundraising, support the large emergency food pantry we operate.
More than 14,000 people receive food from our pantry each year. Some 33% are children and 19% are elderly.
Individuals and families are eligible to receive perishable items such as meat, eggs, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, and non-perishable items such as canned goods, cereal and pasta.
In addition to the basic foods, we often have "extras" such as pastries, crackers, raisins and trail mix which we offer to clients.
The Charity Guild, Inc. is a
non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization.
Donations are tax-deductible.
Receipts are given on request.
The Charity Guild, Inc. is a
non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization.
Donations are tax-deductible.
Receipts are given on request.
The Charity Guild accepts monetary donations of any size.
Please mail donations and inquiries to:
The Charity Guild, Inc.
P.O. Box 4856
Brockton, MA 02303-4856
You can also use a credit card or your PayPal account to make donations online.
One-Time PayPal Donations:
Is this donation for a specific Event or purpose?
Is this donation In Honor Of or In Memory Of someone?
Would you like an Acknowledgement of this donation to be sent to someone?
Monthly PayPal Donations:
Would you like to participate in our Monthly Donor Program?
In addition to our mortgage, utilities, insurance and other business-related expenses, we have significant food costs.
Though we are able to acquire many items very reasonably from The Greater Boston Food Bank, we supplement their supplies and other donations with items we purchase from local wholesalers.
In order to provide healthy bags of food to our clients, we buy meat, eggs, margarine, cheese, and other perishable goods to supplement the pasta, rice, cereal, peanut butter, powdered milk, and canned goods we place in the bags.
Your monthly gift to The Charity Guild becomes part of the three day food supply we give our clients.
Thank you.
Just one more thing:
Please check "Share my mailing address with The Charity Guild."
Thank you!
Non-perishable food donations are accepted Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For large donations, please contact us to arrange a time.
Thank you!
We accept:
Clean, usable clothing in excellent condition only! (No tears, holes, stains or missing buttons.) We believe the dignity of our customers is important. We will not sell anything that our volunteers would not wear. We also accept shoes, handbags and suitcases.
Small household goods and appliances in good condition (toaster ovens, coffee makers, lamps, etc.). We also accept dishes, cooking utensils, glassware, and other kitchen items.
Clean, usable gift ware in good condition.
Clean sheets, blankets, and pillowcases in good condition.
Project Undercover: New, unopened packages of socks & underwear for men, women and children.
Thrift Shop donations are accepted Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays, during regular business hours.
Thank you!
The Food Pantry is Open
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
ARRIVE EARLY!
The Food Pantry distributes both perishable and non-perishable foods to individuals and families requesting assistance.
Individuals and families are eligible to receive perishable items such as meat, eggs, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, and non-perishable items such as canned goods, cereal and pasta.
In addition to the basic foods, we often have "extras" such as pastries, crackers, raisins and trail mix which we offer to clients.
There are many different activities required to make the Food Pantry run smoothly.
Volunteers help with client intake, filling bags, redistributing bulk foods, stocking shelves, sorting donations or assisting with record keeping.
We purchase food from a local wholesaler, obtain items from The Greater Boston Food Bank, and accept donations from individuals and companies.
Similar to a regular retail grocer, these items must be stocked and rotated to assure that our clients receive the freshest food we have available.
On every visit, you must provide a picture ID and proof of residency, such as a utility bill or rent receipt.
On your first visit, you must provide identification and proof of residency for every member of your household – children and adults. A picture ID is required for the adult who will represent the household on each visit.
Non-perishable food donations are accepted Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For large donations, contact us to arrange a time.
Thank you!
The Thrift Shop is Open
Monday through Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Charity Guild Thrift Shop offers high quality, new and gently used designer and brand name clothing for men, women and children at reasonable prices.
We carry clothing by many of the top designers such as Liz Claiborne, Talbot's, Harvé Benard, Jones New York and DKNY. We also have shoes and handbags from Dooney and Bourke, Etienne Aigner and Prada.
We carry a wide variety of gift ware, household goods, small appliances, books, and jewelry. There is something for everyone and inventory is always changing.
Our store stock changes each day as new donations are put out for display by our volunteers.
Villeroy & Boch, Lenox, and Pfaltzgraff are found along with everyday, useful items.
Quality is excellent and pricing is very affordable.
The Charity Guild uses eBay's Giving Works program to occasionally list Thrift Shop items for sale – so you can conveniently shop online!
The funds raised from sales in the Thrift Shop, together with donations, grants and other fundraising, support our large emergency Food Pantry.
You can support our Thrift Shop by shopping there often, and by donating gently used clothing and housewares in good condition.
Thrift Shop donations are accepted Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays, during regular business hours.
Project Undercover: Donate new, unopened packages of socks and underwear for men, women and children.
We also have volunteer opportunities in the Thrift Shop, as well as in the Food Pantry.
Thank You!
The Charity Guild needs volunteers 18 and older to work in our Food Pantry and Thrift Shop.
The Food Pantry hours are 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Help stock shelves, refrigerators and freezers. Assemble custom grocery bags and distribute them to individuals and families. Work one day, two days or all three days to provide food to the needy in the Brockton area.
Our Thrift Shop needs volunteers to help sort through donated clothing and other items Steam, shelve and hang clothing, freshen and shelve household items, and help with pricing too! Open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., we need volunteers at least 3 hours per day, one day per week.
Students may be able to complete their required Community Service hours in the Food Pantry or Thrift Shop.
Any student under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, teacher or mentor while they are completing their service in the Food Pantry or Thrift Shop. Please call us to discuss your service and arrange your hours at least two weeks before your anticipated start date.
By enlisting the aid of many volunteers, we are able to keep expenses low and concentrate funds on providing food to families and individuals in the greater Brockton area.
The benefits of helping in the shop or pantry are significant. It is a very hands-on experience and volunteers actually see and talk to the people they are helping. Knowing that you are touching the lives of so many in such a positive way is a truly rewarding experience (and we have a lot of fun).
Join Our Relaxed, Fun Environment for just one day, then decide how often you'd like to take part in this fulfilling work.
Hours are Flexible and you have the opportunity to help both the Charity Guild and our clients.
Contact us for more information.
Being a Member of The Charity Guild makes you an important part of the work we do in the community.
Earn: A 10% discount on all items in our Thrift Shop.
Receive: Newsletter updates about our Food Pantry and Thrift Shop.
Attend: Special events like our Gala and Annual Meeting.
Volunteer: At events or in our Food Pantry and/or Thrift Shop.
Connect: With interesting, like-minded people.
Improve: The Brockton Community!
Members can take comfort in knowing that they are helping us to achieve our mission.
| Annual Membership | |
|---|---|
| Student: | $5 |
| Individual: | $25 |
| Family: | $40 |
| Life Membership | |
|---|---|
| Individual: | $225 |
| Family: | $400 |
The Charity Guild uses eBay's Giving Works program to occasionally list Thrift Shop items for sale – so you can conveniently shop online!
When we have items listed on eBay, a sampling will be shown below.
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The Charity Guild, Inc.
501 Main Street
P.O. Box 4856
Brockton, MA 02303-4856
P: (508) 583-5280
F: (508) 583-6680
