Miniature Food Pantry

The mini food pantry was installed on December 23, 2016. The only advertisement to the community has been a few FaceBook posts. I have had several phone calls, all requesting information on how to donate. Most of these calls were from people in the community (only 1 was affiliated with the church). The pantry is being checked daily and refilled as needed. In the 4 ½ weeks that it has been in operation it has been refilled at least 8 times. It is a Praise report that we are able to provide food for those in need. We have had several anonymous donations of food that were placed in the pantry – this is a Praise report as well. Thanks to Heather Headley for the idea, and to Steve Kilgore for building the pantry (looks awesome). Also thanks to Steve Kilgore and Keith Kilgore for installing it. We have had several people to commit to either donating food or making sure that the pantry is filled. I will be distributing a schedule to check and refill the pantry soon. The pantry is a good example of growing a Garden of Disciples and also of serving others. Please continue to pray for this ministry as it grows and develops.

35 I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. 36 I was naked and you gave me clothes to wear. I was sick and you took care of me. I was in prison and you visited me.’ Matthew ch. 25 v. 35-36

Suggested food items needed for pantry:

(Please take food donations to church office or contact Cindy Kilgore.)

Canned Meats (chicken, tuna, salmon, etc.) Bottled water Canned Vegetables Staple items - salt, pepper, sugar etc. Soups Crackers Canned Pasta Peanut Butter Rice Ketchup Pasta Mustard Ramen Noodles Kids snack foods Vienna Sausages Oatmeal, Grits, Cream of Wheat Baby food Soap Baby cereal Lotion Canned milk (evaporated milk) Dish detergent Powdered milk Sample size laundry detergent Cereal Diapers Canned Fruit Shampoo Bread, rolls, bagels Toilet Paper Jello Paper Towels