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:

• pancake mixes (just add water is super nice!) (low stock!)
• oatmeal (small boxes of flavored packets preferred) (we are out!)
• Pop Tarts (particularly brown sugar, fudge, s'mores, Oreo, strawberry, cherry) (low stock)
• breakfast/granola bars (we are out!)
• peanut butter (low stock!)
• jelly (low stock!)

• canned meat (chicken, beef, tuna) (very low stock!)
• cans of soup (chicken noodle, tomato, vegetable, beefy veggie, etc.) (very low stock!)
• cans of baked beans (very low stock!)
• cans of mixed vegetables, corn, peas, carrots, or potatoes (very low stock!)
• Ramen noodles (chicken, beef & pork only) (low stock)
• potato/rice/flavored pasta sides (including 30 oz instant potatoes & 2-5 lb bags of rice--nice for our larger families) (very low stock!)
• cups/cans of peaches, pears, pineapple, mixed fruit (low stock!)
• cake/muffin/cookie/cornbread mixes (just add water is nice!) (very low stock!)
• cake/cookie frostings (very low stock!)
• Pudding and Jello cups (we are out!)

• laundry detergent (low stock!)
• tissues (low stock!)
• shampoo & conditioner (low stock!)
• bars of soap (very low stock!)
• body wash (we are out!)
• deodorant (men's & women's) (we are out!)
• toothbrushes (very low stock!)
• toothpaste (very 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.)
• 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).