OUR FOOD PANTRY

We have an "emergency food pantry" at the church (no income or residency requirements).

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 4 months of expiring.

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

Currently, our pantry is looking pretty good! We could some of the following items:

• 1-3# packages of ground beef (we are almost out!)
• 1-3# packages of chicken nuggets/tenders (we are almost out!)
• 1-3# packages of chicken breasts, thighs, legs (we are almost out!)
• 1# packages of hot dogs (we are almost out!)
• 1-3# packages of pork chops (we are almost out!)

• boxes of 10-20 packets of flavored oatmeal (we are almost out!)
• granola/breakfast bars (we are almost out!)
• pancake mix (just add water is nice!) (we are almost out!)
• syrup for pancakes (we are almost out!)
• boxed cereal (particularly for kids: Cap'n Crunch, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Reese's, Coco Puffs, etc.) (low stock)
• jars of peanut butter (we are almost out!)
• cups of fruit (peaches, mandarin oranges, & mixed) (we are almost out!)

• complete meals in a box (Banquet Homestyle Bakes, etc.) (very low stock)
• complete meals in a bowl (Compleats, etc.) (very low stock)
• canned or microwave Chef Boyardee-type spaghetti-os, ravioli, etc. (we are almost out!)
• canned chicken, pork, or beef (very low stock)
• can/carton of beef or chicken broth (very low stock)
• can soups (especially tomato, potato, vegetable beef, beef stew, chili) (we are almost out!)
• larger (family size, ~26 oz) boxes of instant potatoes (low stock)

• cake, cookie, & brownie mixes (just add water is nice!) (very low stock)
• icing/frosting (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.)
• 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).