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As part of our commitment to assist you to "Give more than you've ever given to the things you really believe in", we are sharing a list of food pantries submitted by our members and we encourage you to donate generously during this holiday season to help those in need. 

 

Don't see your favorite Food Pantry on the list? Use this form to give us information and we'll add it to the list!

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Note: The states are in alphabetical order and the organizations are alphabetical within the state.

CALIFORNIA..........................................................................

New Hope Christian Food Pantry

213 North J St, Lompoc, CA 93436

Phone: 803-819-0441

Hours: M-W-F 11a-1p

Items they accept: Food, Paper Products

Last update: November 2011

COLORADO...........................................................................

Helping Hands Food Pantry

14755 E Hwy 24, Peyton, CO 80831

Phone: 719-749-2146

Website: http://www.highplainshelpinghands.com/

Hours: Monday 9am - 4pm, Thurs. 9am - 4pm, Sat. 9am - noon 

Items they accept: Food, Health & Beauty Care Products, Paper Products, Cleaning Products, Pet Products, Clothing, toys, perishable foods

Items most needed: They are able to accept perishable foods as they do have freezers/refrigerators. The food bank is in desperate need of eggs, milk, any type of meat, canned fruit, baby needs including formula, diabetic foods, and toiletries including toothbrushes, and gas cards.

Additional info: They attempt to provide for need such as clothing and christmas toys as well. They are looking for winter clothes, coats, and blankets at this time as well as food. Food bank serves anyone who comes for help. They do not have federal restrictions, so are able to provide more than just one bag of food per month. They also provide counseling on domestic abuse, money management, mental health, self defense, etc. This food bank attempts to do more than provide emergency food by referring people for other help and providing counseling to help them more out of the current situation.

SA Member to contact if you have questions: 

last update: November 2011

FLORIDA...........................................................................

Joan Walker Elementary School

3101 Snow Hill Rd, Chuluota, FL 32766

Phone: 407-871-7350

Items they accept: Food

Additional info: The families of students ho attend Walker Elementary.

SA Member to contact if you have questions: mypnut

Last update: November 2011

Kentucky...........................................................................

Church of God

1103 Banklick, Covington, KY 41014

Phone: 859-261-3990

Items they accept: Food, Health & Beauty Care Products, Paper Products, Cleaning Products, Christmas Gifts for Children

Additional info: The pastor of this church is a very giving person.  Even though I don't attend this church, I've known this pastor & his family for many years.  Any help that Savings Angel could provide, I'm sure will be greatly appreciated.  This church is in a rather poor section of town & has many needs.

SA Member to contact if you have questions: retirenow

Last update: November 2011

Salvation Army

340 W 10th St, Newport, KY 41071

Phone: 859-491-5180

Items they accept: Food, Health & Beauty Care Products, Paper Products, Cleaning Products, Christmas Gifts for Children

Additional info: They help a lot of families over the holidays & throughout the year.  What more can I say about The Salvation Army?  They are extremely appreciated in our community.

SA Member to contact if you have questions: retirenow

Last update: November 2011

ILLINOIS...........................................................................

cCc community CARE center

25270 W IL Route 60, Grayslake, IL

Phone:  847-201-2777

Website:  http://www.chapel.org/compassion/community_care_center/

Hours:  10am-1pm Wed & Sat

Items they accept:  Food, Health & Beauty Care Products, Paper Products, Cleaning Products, Pet Products, Clothing

Items most needed:  Food

Additional info:  This food pantry is open to anyone or everyone. It is a free food and clothing pantry. It is now located in at The Chapel in Grayslake, IL. Clients can come once a week and must show ID (only to enforce the once a week rule).

SA Member to contact if you have questions:  brunkow4

Last update: November 2011

Food Thing Network

1549 Fairway Dr, #202, Naperville, IL 60563

Phone: 630-698-0099

Website: http://newcommunityministries.org

Items they accept: Food, Perishable Food

Additional info: New Community Ministries and its food bank, Food Thing Network, offers a holistic food, housing and wellness program. Food Thing Network provides fresh fruits, vegetables and other perishable food to veterans/active duty families, seniors, unemployed, underemployed, disabled and other like-minded non-profit organizations.

SA Member to contact if you have questions: araloveday

Last update: November 2011

Good Samaritan Ministries of the Metro East

5000 N Park Dr., Washington Park, IL 62204

Phone: 616-482-3950

Website: www.gsmmetro.org

Hours: 11am-2pm

Items they accept: Food, Health & Beauty Care Products, Paper Products, Cleaning Products, Frozen Foods

Additional info: Families and individuals of the greater East St. Louis, IL. area.

SA Member to contact if you have questions: 

Last update: November 2011

New Lenox Food Pantry

1100 S Cedar Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451

Phone: 815-485-6431

Hours: 8am-4pm Mon-Fri

Website: http://www.newlenox.org/family.asp

Items they accept: Food, Health & Beauty Care Products, Paper Products, Cleaning Products, Pet Products

Items most needed: All types of food, but they mostly stock shelf staple canned or boxed foods. They do have a freezer with limited capacity. They would accept bread, rolls, etc. due to the high volume of people in need right now.

Additional info: The Family Services Program at New Lenox Township Offices offers numerous programs that are designed to help and provide assistance to our residents that are in need. General Assistance may be provided to qualified New Lenox Township recipients in accordance with State of Illinois guidelines. Emergency assistance is also provided for New Lenox Township residents when a life threatening situation occurs. Applications for General and Emergency Assistance are required by law and may be obtained at the Township Office. The Food Pantry is available at the Township Offices for New Lenox residents who are in need of food supplies. Proof of residency is required. The hours of operation for the food pantry are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Residents are limited to one bag of groceries per week. No appointment is necessary. Currently, the food pantry is experiencing record level demand each week. The food pantry does not operate on tax dollars but solely on donations from our community. One interesting idea that the Township is implementing is our "Adopt A Food Item" program where you, your family, or your organization can adopt a particular food/foods and make a commitment to donating that specific food to our pantry. If you are interested in donating, or would like to find out more information abourt our "Food Adoption Program" and what foods are available for adoption, please call us. Medical Supplies Exchange Program offers an exchange program for residents of New Lenox Township who are in need (availability allowing) of wheel chairs, crutches, walkers, canes, etc. All exchange items are free of cost and there is no time limit as to use. Also, if you have items to donate, please bring them to the Township Office.

SA Member to contact if you have questions: mrgrsrag

Last update: November 2011

St. Bridget's Pantry

600 Clifford Ave, Loves, Park, IL 61111

Phone: 815-633-6311

Items they accept: Food, Health & Beauty Care Products, Paper Products, Cleaning Products

Additional info: It serves Winnebago County.  Many of the recipients are elderly and families with young children.

Last update: November 2011

Trinity Lutheran church

6850 159th St. Tinley Park, IL 60477

Phone:  708-532-9395

Items they accept:  Food, Health & Beauty Care Products, Paper Products

Last update: November 2011

INDIANA.........................................................................

First Mennonite Church of Middlebury

203 E Lawrencne, Middlebury, IN 46540

Phone:  574-825-5135

Hours:  9-11am Sat

Items they accept:  Food, Health & Beauty Care Products, Paper Products, Cleaning Products, Pet Products

Items most needed:  Baby items, dry goods, frozen and meat items

Additional info:  The food pantry is located in Middlebury IN (Elkhart County) and will serve anyone that shows up. They ask that people only use their services once per month.

SA Member to contact if you have questions:  mecreation

Last update: November 2011

IOWA..............................................................................

Helping Hand

109 E Clinton, Indianola, IA 50125

Phone:  515-961-3864

Items they accept:  Food, Health & Beauty Care Products, Paper Products, Cleaning Products

Additional info:  This food pantry is run by the local churches. Donations are needed! Paper goods, along with many food items are needed and appreciated!! As someone who has had to turn to them for food for me and my 3 children, it has been a Godsend!! Thank-you!!

SA Member to contact if you have questions:  islandergirl

Last update: November 2011

MISSIOURI..............................................................................

Circle of Concern

112 St Louis Ave, Valley Park, MO 63088

Phone: 636-861-2623

Website: www.circleofconcern.org

Items they accept: Food, Health & Beauty Care Products, Paper Products, Cleaning Products, Pet Products

Items most needed: Every month is differant, but especially canned meats, pasta and pasta sauce, canned fruits and veggies.

Additional info: Circle calls itself "Our Community's Charity" and it really is. It serves St Louis' West County area.

SA Member to contact if you have questions: gwyn

Last update: November 2011

Ritenour Ministerial

9424 Everman Ave., Overland, MO 63114

Phone:  314-427-7204

Website:  http://newhorizons-pcusa.org/ministries.html

Items they accept:  Food, Health & Beauty Care Products, Paper Products, Cleaning Products, Pet Products

Additional info:  They serve local residents

Last update: November 2011

OHIO........................................................................................

Artemis Center

310 W Monument Ave., Dayton, OH 45402

Phone: 937-461-5091

Website: www.artemiscenter.org

Items they accept: Food, Health & Beauty Care Products, Paper Products, Cleaning Products, Pet Products, Children's program items, Literature

Items most needed: Boxed Cereals, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Mac n’ Cheese, Instant Potatoes, Snack Crackers, Cookies, Bake Mixes, Cooking Oil, Fruit Drinks, Powered Drinks, Noodles, Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Soups, Velveeta Canned or Block Cheese, Jello Mix, Pudding Mix

Additional info: It does so much! They aid victims of domestic violence in many different ways.

SA Member to contact if you have questions: tfeeney29

Last update: November 2011

Maumee United Methodist Church

405 Sackett St

Phone: 419-893-8761

Website: www.maumeeumc.net

Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm office hours

Items they accept: Food, Health & Beauty Care Products, Paper Products

Items most needed: Soups, canned vegetables, canned fruit, cereal, milk mix, spaghettios, canned meat, toilet paper, peanut butter, mac & cheese, misc complete meals, pasta, spaghetti sauce, anything that can be boxed up and handed out.

Additional info: We feed up to 150 people at the South Toledo Community Outreach at least twice a month. One night per month, we feed them, have a short church service, and distribute 75 family boxes of food, toilet paper, and personal items. Since some of our participants live on the streets or in a shelter, we also need trial/travel size toiletries they can keep in their pocket. Whatever we give them cannot required refrigeration or a freezer.

SA Member to contact if you have questions: JesusLives

Last update: November 2011

Reach Out Lakota

6561 Station Rd, West Chester, OH 45069

Phone:  513-779-7515

Website:  http://www.reachoutlakota.org/

Hours:  5:00-6:30pm Mon; 10:00-11:30am Wed and Fri

Items they accept:  Food, Health & Beauty Care Products, Paper Products, Cleaning Products, Pet Products, christmas gifts, school supplies

Items most needed:  Just about everything.

Additional info:  Reach Out Lakota is a non-profit, ecumenical, community-sponsored organization that gives eligible families in West Chester and Liberty Township food and clothing, as well as paper, cleaning, baby, personal care and household items. No one can predict a layoff, a fire, or unfortunate event. The economic downturn and cost of fuel has caused a financial crisis on some families who have never before had to ask for aid. We help our neighbors who have fallen on hard times. We also provide referrals to other agencies when additional assistance is required. Over 1,000 pieces of clothing and 18,000 pounds of food are given away monthly.

Last update: November 2011

Toledo NW Ohio Food Bank

24 E Woodruff, Toledo, OH 43604

Phone: 419.242.5000

Items they accept: This Pantry serves many communities in NW Ohio and always has a need for items.  Recently featured on the local news as one of the banks getting very low on items.

SA Member to contact if you have questions: Sheri98

Last update: November 2011

SOUTH CAROLINA..............................................................................

Harvest Hope Food Bank

2220 Shop Rd, Columbia, SC 29201

Phone:&nbsp803-254-4432;

Website: www. harvesthope.org

Hours:  9am-3pm Mon-Fri

Items they accept:  Food, Paper Products, Baby formula & diapers

Additional info: Serve 20 counties throughout central SC.

Last update: November 2011

TEXAS.....................................................................................

Open Door

5803 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011

Phone: 713.748.0700

Website: www.opendoorhouston.org

Items they accept: Food, Paper Products, Cleaning Products, Other

Items most needed: this is a men's mission center, so they also accept health products, bathing supplies, etc.

Additional info: Open Door Mission is a faith-based recovery and rehabilitation facility dedicated to transforming the lives of the addicted, destitute, homeless or disabled.

SA Member to contact if you have questions: Mduncan5

Last update: November 2011

WISCONSIN..............................................................................

Stoughton Food Pantry

4th St, Stoughton, WI 53589

Phone:  608-873-8103

Hours:  9am-3pm Mon-Fri

Items they accept:  Food, Health & Beauty Care Products, Pet Products

Additional info:  This food pantry serves anyone who needs help.

Last update: November 2011

 

Don't see your favorite Food Pantry on the list? Use this form to give us information and we'll add it to the list!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=d...