the Finesville United Methodist Church, the nice ladies who staff the pantry every Wednesday morning informed me that the number of people who utilize the food pantry has doubled over the last month. Most of these people are senior citizens who struggle on fixed incomes. The large jump in numbers is somewhat surprising but then again nationwide the number of people who are accepting government assistance via the federal food program known as SNAPS is now approaching a record 46 million. It will not be a pretty picture when and if funding for this program begins to dry up as the federal government slips further into insolvency. That is why the efforts of private local groups like the Finesville United Methodist Church are so important and worthy of support. Please consider donating to their pantry:
Where: Finesville United Methodist Church
150 County Road 627
(908) 995-0115
When: Every Wednesday morning from 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 Noon
I was pleased to learn this pantry accepts donations of fresh fruits, vegetables, etc., as some other food banks only accept boxed or canned foods.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I learned this blog exists! I had no idea Pohat even had a food pantry! I always give to NORWESCAP directly or through the Scouts but now I will give locally.
ReplyDeleteSmall and local pantries are getting stretched to the limit right now, not only with increased need for their services but also because many have suffered from a "donation deficit" through the summer. Many have to pin their hopes on a better than usual holiday season. Thanks for bringing attention to your local pantry - hopefully this will catch the interest of many other bloggers and their readers.
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