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Food Pantry

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The Food Pantry distributes food every Saturday morning from    9 - 11 am.  If you are in line by the 11 am closing, you will receive food that day.  Typically the Food Pantry service about 700 to 1,200 individuals a week with canned, fresh and frozen food products including meat, bread and baby items.

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Are you in need of food and can't make it on Saturdays?  Please click here and type your address to find other food pantries in our area and their hours of operation.

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The Food Pantry opened its doors on March 17, 2007, and has been in continuous operation since then. We are members of the Capital Area Food Bank and can receive TEFAP (Government) food each week.  We also pick up food 6 days a week from local grocery stores.   Last year we were able to provide half a million pound of food to the community to fight food In-security.

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The Pantry is open every Saturday morning from 9 to 11 am for drive-thru distribution.  Families are encouraged to sign up for TEFAP food with will provide some additional staple items. We distribute canned goods, cereal, pasta, rice, bread, deserts, etc., as well as fresh produce, some deli items, and frozen meat.   As long as you are in line by 11 am Saturday, you will receive food that day.

The Food Pantry needs help every day of the week. If you are interested in volunteering, we always need help in the following areas:

  • Pick up food from grocery stores: Pickups are in the morning, usually between 8:00 and 10:00 am depending upon the store. We pick up six days per week.

  • Work in the pantry putting away what we have picked up, shelving food, "bagging food" purchased in bulk, cleaning, etc. Monday through Friday, usually 8:45 am to 12 pm.

  • Assist with Saturday food distribution. (Time ranges from 7:30 am - 12:30 pm on Saturday to allow for set-up and cleaning. ) We need 30 people each week.

  • Three interpreters to help with intake at the booth.   English Spanish fluency required.

 

 If you are coming for community service hours,  Let the on duty leader know and they will provide a record form to you to track hours.  When you have the hours you need take a photo of your sheet and email it to gary.gilham@stthomasumc.org, we are not in the office Sunday and Monday so allow ample time to receive your letter back.

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The Food Pantry is a member of the Capital Area Food bank and is an equal opportunity provider.  The food pantry does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior credible activity.  

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WE WILL NEVER ASK FOR IDENTIFICATION OR IMMIGRATION STATUS

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