In Geneseo, school starts August 12. The Food Pantry is distributing school supplies August 5 and 6 during business hours. Parents of Geneseo School District students in need of school supplies should contact the Food Pantry at 944-3165. Students in need are provided with backpacks, supplies needed for their grade level, new socks and underwear, and a shoe voucher. Thank you to all who donated school supplies or monetary donations so that local students are prepared for their first day of school!
If you are interested in contributing to the cost of a client’s rent or utilities, you may write that in the memo of your check, and it will be distributed accordingly.
We have a red donation drop box for food donations located in the vestibule of Fareway for your convenience. You may also donate at the Food Pantry during our business hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9-12 and 1-4, and Friday 9-12.
Is your garden starting to overflow with produce? Please feel free to drop off any extra to the Food Pantry by 4:00 p.m. any Monday so it will be available for food distribution day on Tuesday. Our clients always appreciate fresh produce!
As the school year begins and fall approaches, our clients will be in need of lightweight jackets, long sleeve shirts and jeans. A large number of families and individuals use the items donated by the community to reduce the cost of clothing for their household.
Our Volunteer of the Month, Elaine Humphrey, has been volunteering for more than four years. She sorts and displays donations in the clothing room, and helps guests sign in on food distribution days. Elaine has a husband, two daughters, five grandchildren, and a cat. She enjoys gardening, reading, museums, antiques, and needlepoint. Elaine said the best thing about volunteering is helping people, and she is happy to assist guests to find what they need in the clothing room. Thank you for volunteering, Elaine!
Food needs for the month of August are: Beef broth, soup mix, ranch dressing, canned salmon, and juice.
Non-food needs are: Dryer sheets, aluminum foil, freezer bags, and pull ups.