Dear Takoma Park and Silver Spring families and friends, On Monday, January 30th, we are honored to be joined by family and community members as we relaunch our regular fresh produce program. January 30th marks the third year we will be celebrating the extraordinary life and light of our namesake, Tommy Raskin, with a special …
Our food boxes this month will be extra generous thanks to 200+ Latin-American themed sample packages from our partner Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB), featured in the photograph above. The CAFB Latin American items will bump the total number of food items in this month’s boxes up to a January record of 24 items! Thank …
In honor of the life and spirit of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Tommy’s Pantry is collecting: Items for donation can be placed in collection bins now through January 16th during operating hours at the following locations: Donations will be packed into shelf-stable food and wellness boxes to be distributed to neighbors in …
Dear Takoma Park and Silver Spring families and friends, We are happy to announce a new addition to our Tommy’s Pantry board of directors officers. Sasha Johnson was unanimously voted in as our new Secretary on Saturday, December 3rd. A lifelong resident of Silver Spring and Takoma Park, Sasha has served key roles on local …
Through a generous donation from Adventist Community Services, Tommy’s Pantry will be distributing 300 lightbulb kits alongside our shelf-stable food boxes on Saturday, December 17th at 7:30am. The kits, which each include 12 LED bulbs of various sizes, are similar to the very popular kits supplied by Difference Makers last year. A huge thanks to …
During this season of giving, we ask that you put Tommy’s Pantry on your year end giving list. We maximize each dollar donated through tax-exempt connections with wholesale suppliers. For each bag of rice or container of laundry detergent you buy at a store, we can purchase four through a wholesaler. Our volunteers are all …
Tommy’s Pantry will be at Takoma Park’s Gift(ing) market this Friday, December 9th, from 5-9 pm at 201 Ethan Allen Avenue. We’ll have donor swag, a giving tree to adorn, and a holiday card-making station. We will also be collecting FULL-SIZE toothpaste, men’s & women’s deodorant, bar soap, sanitary pads, and laundry detergent for families …
Dear Takoma Park and Silver Spring families and friends, Vice President Meghan McDonald will be moving to Massachusetts in December. While we’re heartbroken and will miss her terribly, we know this step will be positive and fruitful for Meg and her family. Meg has been with Tommy’s Pantry since before our group even officially coalesced. …
PETA will sponsor a special vegan Thanksgiving distribution on Saturday, November 12th at 10am while supplies last. Available at the back of Church of the Ascension, across the street from East Silver Spring Elementary (630 Silver Spring Ave, Silver Spring, MD). Items offered will include fresh fruits and vegetables, a meat alternative roast, and handmade …
Now through November 11th, 2022, Tommy’s Pantry will be collecting Thanksgiving food items for distribution before the November holiday. Please view the list below to see what items are being collected at which locations. We hope our community will enjoy shopping for festive food items that will bring joy to a neighbor’s holiday table. Thank …
