Empty Bowl TO GO 2.0 is a by-appointment-only drive-thru experience held this year at The Open Door 28 Emerson Avenue in Gloucester.

During the pandemic, many people made the uncertain drive to a food pantry for the first time. On Saturday, May 7, you will follow the same route down Emerson Avenue that became a lifeline for so many during the pandemic and pick up your simple meal--soup, bread, and a cookie at The Open Door. The bowl will go home as a reminder that somewhere, someone's bowl is empty.

THIS IS NOT A FURNITURE PICKUP CALENDAR.

Yes! You still need an appointment. Why? To help manage the number of people at one time and to make sure we have room to receive and treat your donations with care. Thank you! One appointment per vehicle. Leftover yard sale? Call for approval first. 978-283-4298

Please use this calendar when requesting a REFERRAL voucher. ONLY serving residents of Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Essex, Ipswich, Rowley, Topsfield, Boxford, Hamilton, or Wenham.

IMPORTANT: All donations must be outside. Driver CANNOT enter your home. Please use this calendar to schedule your FURNITURE PICKUP appointment. This is an appointment window between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The driver will confirm the estimated time of arrival on or before the morning of your appointment.

Use this calendar for pickup at the Food Pantry at 28 Emerson Avenue, GLOUCESTER only!

Turkey, potatoes, carrots, apples, squash, stuffing, cranberry, gravy, cornbread mix, yams, and green beans.

Use this calendar for pickup at the Food Pantry at 00 Southern Heights in IPSWICH only!

Turkey, potatoes, carrots, apples, squash, stuffing, cranberry, gravy, cornbread mix, yams, and green beans.

Let food be one less thing to worry about. Get fresh produce for you and your family at this FREE Mobile Market brought you by Salem Veterans Services, North Shore Veterans Collaborative, the Lowell Vet Center, The Open Door, the Salem Y, Ipswich Y, and The Salem Pantry.