Neighbor to Neighbor
By Heidi Miller
The Neighbor to Neighbor food pantry is an outreach ministry focused on helping our fellow neighbors in need. Our goal is to provide needy families in our community with an emergency 3 day supply of food. One grocery bag includes enough food for the family to have breakfast, lunch and dinner for at least three days. Currently, we are the only food pantry open on Saturdays (9-11) in two counties.
In 2007, we had the privilege of feeding 3610 people. We really need your help! The average cost per bag is $10.00 which feeds up to four people. More often than not, one bag of groceries isn't enough depending on the size of the family. Monthly, we highlight a particular food for donation in order to help keep our pantry well stocked. Those who donate items monthly really help to cut costs and help our dollars stretch a little farther. Below is a list of non-perishable items we regularly include in our bags:
Canned Soup, Canned Veggies, Canned Tuna, Canned Fruit, Canned Spaghetti Sauce, Bagged or Boxed Spaghetti Noodles, Rice, Boxed Macaroni and Cheese, Boxed Instant Mashed Potatoes, Peanut Butter, Dried BeansPlease consider donating any of the above items to help our pantry fight hunger right here in our own community. If you would like some more info about this ministry or would like to make a monetary or food donation, please contact the church.
The Neighbor to
Neighbor Ministry Team:
Chairperson: Heidi Miller
Vice Chairperson: Bev Brayshaw
Purchasers: Jim and Heidi Miller
Volunteer Coordinator: Jolie Biles

