As people come into the church, many bring donations of canned and packaged food items for later distribution to families in the surrounding communities.  Church members who recall the Corporal Works of Mercy – feed the hungry and give drink to the thirsty – give items from their own surplus in order to share with those whose needs may be greater than their own.  Continued generosity and support for this ministry have enabled the Food Pantry to ease the strain on families and children who are experiencing shortages of food. This institution is an equal opportunity provider – http://www.fns.usda.gov/usda-nondiscrimination-statement.  Hours of operation: 2^nd and 4^th Fridays and Mondays following 2^nd and 4^th Fridays, 9-12 pm.

If you wish to donate food – here is the standard food needs:

Any canned meat such as chicken, ham, beef stew, Vienna sausage, chicken & dumplings, spam, and chili; canned tuna; canned fruit; pork & beans; canned soups; spaghetti sauce and spaghetti pasta; canned pasta with meat such as Chef Boyardee; canned vegetables; muffin mix, cake mix and pancake mix; canned or packaged potatoes; macaroni & cheese and various pastas; cereal, oatmeal, and white rice; mustard, ketchup and barbeque sauce; laundry detergent and other cleaning products

Purpose:   To ease the financial strain on families in need.