The North Reading food pantry is in need of items that carry a sales tax, because Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients cannot use their state food assistance cards to purchase anything that has a sales tax. Baby wipes and diapers top the list, according to Sandy Carriker, cochairwoman of Christian Community Service, which sponsors the pantry at Town Hall. “We have a lot of young mothers who ask for wipes, and we rarely have them,’’ Carriker said. Toiletries such as shampoo and deodorant also are in high demand, as are cleaning supplies, paper towels, tissues, and toilet paper. For dropoff locations, see northreadingfoodpantry.org. For information, call 978-276-0040. - Brenda J. Buote