OUR FOOD PANTRY

We have an "emergency food pantry" at the church. We help anyone in the area.

For our folks who are able to shop a little extra, please consider dropping off items to help others in our community. NOTE: We do not accept fresh produce, bread, milk, or other soon-to-perish items. Please do not bring anything dented, opened, partially used, expired, or within 6 months of expiring.

Thank you so much for continuing to support our food pantry. So many families in our area have been blessed because of YOUR donations!

Currently, our pantry has a great need of the following items:

• 1-3 lb. packages of meats such as hamburger, chicken, pork chops (very low stock)
• boxed cold cereal (particularly for kids: Cap'n Crunch, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Reese's, Coco Puffs, etc.)
• peanut butter (extremely low stock)
• jelly (very low stock)
• oatmeal (small boxes of flavored packets preferred) (low stock)
• Pop Tarts (particularly brown sugar, fudge, s'mores, Oreo, strawberry, cherry) (low stock)
• breakfast/granola bars (low stock)

• pasta (spaghetti, penne, etc.)
• canned meat (chicken, beef, tuna)(extremely low stock)
• box macaroni & cheese (extremely low stock)
• can/carton of beef or chicken broth (extremely low stock)
• cans of soup (chicken noodle, tomato, vegetable, beefy veggie, etc.) (extremely low stock)
• cans of cream soup (cream of chicken, cream of broccoli, etc.) (extremely low stock)
• pop-top can or microwave cup Spaghetti-Os, Chef Boyardee, etc. (extremely low stock)
• cans of pork & beans (extremely low stock)
• cans of veggies (potatoes, green beans, corn, mixed, peas, carrots) (extremely low stock)
• cans/cups of fruit (peaches, apples, mixed) (extremely low stock)

• cake mixes (extremely low stock)
• frosting/icing (extremely low stock)
• boxes of Jello & pudding (extremely low stock)
• snack packs of Jello & pudding cups (extremely low stock)

• bottles of Italian or Ranch salad dressing (extremely low stock)
• condiments: ketchup, mustard, mayo (extremely low stock)

• laundry soap (extremely low stock)
• toilet paper (4 or 6-pack) (extremely low stock)

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For your reference, here is A COMPLETE LIST OF ITEMS we try to carry in the pantry:

• complete meals in a box (Banquet Homestyle Bakes, etc.)
• complete meals in a bowl (Compleats, etc.)
• hamburger/tuna/chicken helper
• potato/rice/flavored pasta sides
• boxed cold cereal (particularly for kids: Cap'n Crunch, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Reese's, Coco Puffs, etc.)
• Pop Tarts (particularly brown sugar, fudge, s'mores, Oreo, strawberry, cherry)
• breakfast/granola bars
• pancake mixes (just add water is super nice!)
• maple-flavored pancake syrup
• oatmeal (small boxes of flavored packets preferred)
• peanut butter or cheese sandwich crackers
• peanut butter
• jelly
• pudding/Jello cups
• canned fruit or fruit in cups
• canned meat (chicken, beef, tuna, etc.)
• potato/rice/flavored pasta sides (including 30 oz instant potatoes & 2-5 lb bags of rice--nice for our larger families)
• canned pork & beans
• canned *only* pinto or soup beans (no dried beans, lentils, or split peas)
• canned soups (chicken noodle, tomato, potato, vegetable, beef stew, chili, cream of chicken)
• canned or microwave spaghetti-os, ravioli, etc.
• macaroni and cheese (boxes or microwavable cups)
• pork and beans
• broth (chicken, beef, or vegetable)
• taco seasoning (packets)
• gravies (jar or packets)
• pasta (penne, shells, elbow, spaghetti, etc.)
• pasta sauce (tomato/alfredo)
• Ramen noodles (chicken/beef/pork only)
• canned green beans, corn, peas, carrots, & potatoes
• cake, brownie, muffin, & cookie mixes (just add water is super nice!)
• cake/cookie frostings
• ranch dressing/dip
• 4pk toilet paper
• paper towels
• tissues
• toothbrushes & toothpaste
• deodorant (men's & women's)
• disposable razors (men's & women's)
• shampoo & conditioner
• body wash
• bars of soap
• dish soap
• feminine hygiene products
• laundry detergent / fabric softener

The fastest items to go are quick meals (hamburger helper type or complete meals in a box), canned meat, pasta, boxed potatoes, rice, oatmeal packets, cereal, pop tarts, breakfast/granola bars, canned fruit, ramen noodles, soups, mac-n-cheese, toilet paper, laundry detergent, bar soap, shampoo/conditioner).