The Geneseo-Atkinson Food Pantry is open: Mondays 9:00 am to 7:00 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; and Fridays 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Food is distributed, and donations are gratefully accepted during business hours. We also have collection boxes in the vestibule at Fareway, NOSH and at Inspire Continuing Care for donations.
Because of the community’s generous support, the Food Pantry provided food and emergency assistance to 331 households in May. Thanks to the many donors who make all this possible!
The Food Pantry partners with Wright Foot Left and Sole Relief to provide two Foot Care Clinics to the public each month. Nurses soak feet, trim and file toenails, help with ingrown toenails, and give a light foot massage with lotion. Please call 309-944-3165 or email geneseopantry1@gmail.com to make an appointment. The cost is $37 but Food Pantry guests are given a voucher.
Do you have a Geneseo Schools student in need of school supplies? Contact the Food Pantry by calling 309-944-3165 or email geneseopantry1@gmail.com.
The Food Pantry is collecting school supplies, which will be distributed to Geneseo Schools students in need in August. Please drop off any school supply donations at the Food Pantry by August 1. Here is a list of supplies needed: #2 yellow pencils, 1″ 3-ring binder, 1-1/2″ 3-ring binder, Pencil pouch (3-hole, zippered). Book covers (Jumbo), Calculator (scientific), Clorox or Lysol wipes, Colored pencils (12 ct), Colored pencils (24 ct), Composition book (Wide ruled), Craft Felt (4 assorted colors, 9×12 felt), Crayola Broad Line markers (10-count), Crayola markers (12 ct), Crayola crayons (24-count), Crayola crayons (8-count), Divider tabs with pockets, Dry erase markers (Expo Fine tip), Dry erase markers (Wide), Elmer’s purple glue stick, Elmer’s extra-large glue stick, Fiskar safety scissors, Headphones with straight plug, Highlighter (yellow), Index cards (3×5″), Kleenex, Large book bag, Loose leaf paper (wide ruled), Paper Plates (100 ct), Paper towels, Pens, blue or black, Pink eraser, Pink Pearl erasers, Plastic pencil box (cigar style), Plastic pocket folder with 3-hole, Plastic pocket folder with prongs, Post It Notes (3×3″), Red pens, Scissors (student size), Scotch brand painter’s tape (1 in.), Sharpie Markers (Fine black), Spiral notebooks (100 page), Spiral notebooks (wide ruled, 70 page), Spiral notebook (3-subject), Ticonderoga yellow #2 pencils (10 count), Twistable Colored pencils (12-count), Ziploc bags (Gallon), Ziploc bags (sandwich), Play Doh (1-4 oz.). Let’s help ease the burden on families in need!
The Food Pantry Volunteer of the Month, Donna McKinley, has been volunteering at the Food Pantry around 15 years. Donna assists guests in the food room and helps sort donations in the clothing room. She has a husband, John, four children, four grandchildren, and two cats. Donna enjoys doing crafts, gardening, and organizing. She said the best thing about volunteering at the Food Pantry is the people she gets to help and work with. Donna’s most memorable experience at the Food Pantry is how busy it can get, especially around the holidays. Thank you for all you do at the Food Pantry, Donna!
Anyone whose children receive Backpack Blessings in the Geneseo School District may pick up their Backpack Blessings at the Food Pantry while school is out for summer.
Do you want to achieve significant life changes and receive help and support setting and reaching your goals? Then the Five Loaves program at Geneseo-Atkinson Food Pantry is for you! Call 309-944-3165 or visit geneseofoodpantry.org for more information.
The Food Pantry has a blood pressure machine! Take your blood pressure discreetly and take an information sheet to help you make informed decisions about your health!
The clothing room is especially in need of: all sizes children’s summer clothing, men’s clothing all sizes, bath towels, sheet sets, children’s shoes, socks, new underwear in all sizes and swimwear (good condition).
Food Needs: Flour, sugar, spaghetti sauce, sugar, cereal, coffee, and baked beans.
Non-Food Needs: Toilet paper, paper towels, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and deodorant.