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Church food pantry ideas.
Bring these items to your church to be delivered to the food bank pantry.
Then over the course of several weeks ask your church to bring in nonperishable food on the food pantry s list.
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Applesauce also keeps well on food bank shelves.
This may be a church wide effort in which members bring items or sunday school classes collect donations from those who attend.
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If possible make the pantry accessible at various times.
Food pantry committee members may also ask local grocery stores for items.
Schedule volunteers to work in the pantry.
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Procure food for the pantry.
Host a food drive at your church to benefit a local food pantry.
She was quick to sign up when her church opened a food pantry with nonperishables donated by members and helped get the basement storage room organized for efficient distribution when recipients stopped by for a bag of groceries on monday nights.
Loaded with protein and fiber canned beans provide an excellent nutritious way to fill a hungry tummy.
Dedication and commitment sunday choose a sunday and ask your congregation to commit to bringing cans on that day.
Choose a day to deliver the food and recruit volunteers as necessary to help.
Food donations may be brought to downey avenue christian church during our regular office hours monday through thursday 10 am 3 pm at our julian avenue entrance door 1 or reach out to the pantry.
Fish and meats are good sources of protein and can be mixed with lots of vegetables and grains for a nice meal.
Plastic jars of unsweetened applesauce provide a quick snack fiber and vitamin c.
Designate a special time in the morning service where members may come forward with their food donations and drop them into a special basket in front of the altar.
The committee might post a sign up list in the church or call individuals who they think are best suited for this work.
Food pantry volunteers work to stock shelves in food storage room.
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Find out if there are specific types of food the pantry has special need for.
Volunteers may contact the pantry at the number or email address below to signup.
If after evaluating the need and existing services in your area and you have determined a new food pantry program is necessary it s time to get started.
Food pantry donations and volunteer assistance are welcome.
