The needs at our pantry have increased recently by over 25%!

HELP FILL THE GAP by donating the items below between now and 12/14.

Donations can be put in the bins by the front doors at church.

CANNED:

• veggies
• beans
• baked beans
• fruit
• soup
• tuna fish
• chicken

MISCELLANEOUS:

• rice - 1lb bags or boxes
• beans - 1lb bags
• peanut butter
• jelly
• Jello
• Jello pudding

SPICES:

• salt
• pepper
• salt/pepper combo
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• Italian seasoning
• bouillon - any form

CONDIMENTS:

• ketchup
• mustard
• mayo
• salad dressings

Please note:

• Canned, boxed, or bagged items only please, no glass
• Standard sized items, please no large sized items

Cash/Check donations are also acceptable and can be made:

• online - click HERE, choose "FOOD PANTRY"
• by check - please note FOOD PANTRY in the memo and place in the tithing box
• by cash - place in envelope noting FOOD PANTRY and your name and place in the tithing box

• Prep & Set Up Team: 3pm to 5pm
• Serve & Clean Up Team: 5pm to 7pm

Come out on a Food Pantry Tuesday to volunteer or contact Pastor Mark for more information: mark@calvarysouthbury.com

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How Does It Work?

The pantry is open to anyone in need in Southbury and the surrounding towns. We pick up food from area grocers in the morning on days that we operate the pantry. We sort through the food once it arrives at the church, and then we package that food in bags, along with shelf stable items we have on hand, prior to opening at 5:30pm. 

Our guests will drive into our parking lot and we will guide them where to park. If time permits, they can come into the lobby for coffee as they wait! Each car is led to the Food Distribution Area on a first-come-first-served basis. Volunteers bring the prepackaged bags of food to their car. During this time, we also deliver food to people in need who don't have transportation. Our food distribution ends at 6:30pm and our goal is to be cleaned up by then.