A representative from River Bend Food Bank visited the Food Pantry on January 18 to help guests sign up for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and answer their questions.
Sixty-six households received food in December. Thanks to everyone’s generous monetary donations, the Food Pantry has been able to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy and frozen meats, which gives our guests a variety of healthy choices when they shop for food. Being able to provide fresh produce in the wintertime is really quite a blessing!
We have expanded food options for our Food Pantry Guests! They now have three options to receive their food:
The third option is new, providing an opportunity for people who previously couldn’t visit us during our regular business hours.
Our Volunteer of the Month, Monica Vorac, has been volunteering at the Food Pantry for at least 6 years. Monica sorts clothing and household items and displays them in the clothing room. She has a husband, a dog, 3 children, and 10 grandchildren. Monica enjoys reading, traveling, and crafting. She said the best thing about volunteering at the Food Pantry is meeting all the individuals and groups in town who donate food, clothing, school supplies, and household items. She also loves serving all those who are in need of these items. Monica said her most memorable experience at the Food Pantry was when a group of quilters brought beautiful blankets to be distributed, when Scouts brought trunk loads of food, and other Scouts came with new clothing. All of the giving from young and old is memorable to Monica. Thank you for volunteering, Monica!
The Food Pantry is currently in need of: pizza sauce, pizza crust mix, coffee, juice, and mandarin oranges. Non-food needs include: Size 4, 5, and 6 diapers, Lysol disinfecting spray, gallon freezer bags, cold medicine, and mouthwash. We have a red donation box in the vestibule at Fareway for your convenience. Thank you for your greatly appreciated support!