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 and at Inspire Continuing Care for donations. The Clothing room is open to all residents of Geneseo and Atkinson on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The Food Pantry will be closed on Good Friday, April 7.
Because of the community’s generous support, the Food Pantry provided food and emergency assistance to 134 households in January. Combined food distributions in January were equivalent to 5,469 meals. Thanks to the many donors who make all this possible!
The Food Pantry partners with Unity Point 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. Cost is $37 but Food Pantry guests are given a voucher.
Dietitians from Hammond-Henry Hospital taught a free Heart Health class on February 21 in the Matthew 25 Center at the Food Pantry. Guests were provided with recipes for lower cost healthy dishes, a cooking demonstration, and free samples of healthy food. The Dietitians will be back to teach a Heart Healthy Cooking Class on March 7 at 10:00, and the public is invited.
As the weather starts to warm up, the clothing room is especially in need of spring clothing, sheets, new women’s underwear, and any clothing size 3XL or larger. The Food Pantry accepts any size clothing, accessories, kitchenware, decorations, books, games, toys, movies, and other household items.
Our Volunteer of the Month, Julie Fiers, has been volunteering at the Food Pantry for three months. She greets guests and listens to their needs, assists them in selecting nutritious food, provides ideas for food preparation and keeps shelves organized. Julie has a husband Steve, son Hunter, and dog Stu. She enjoys walking outside, exercising, decorating, cooking, reading, watching movies, and traveling with her husband. Julie said she is in awe at how hard the Food Pantry staff works at providing the most useful offerings to individuals and families, and the Food Pantry is a beautiful facility. Thank you for your time and hard work, Julie!
Food needs: Coffee, tortillas, canned fruit, juice, and pasta.
Non-food needs: Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, paper towels, and diapers size 3, 4, 5, and 6.