Food Cupboard

During the pandemic, the Food Cupboard is operating on Thursday mornings only, in the system modified to meet COVID safety protocols.  Volunteers prepare bags of emergency grocery items and welcome 25-40 guests..

• When: Thursday, 9:15-11:45am
• Where: Third Presbyterian Church Celebration Center (signs posted on Meigs St.)
• Details: Serves individuals and families
• Frequency: Guests may receive groceries once a month (with identification needed each visit)

Want to help serve in the Food Cupboard?

Volunteer

• Sundays– 2 or 3 individuals or families stock the working shelves
• Thursdays– 4 volunteers arrive before 8:45am, prepare bags & greet clients until 11:45am.
• Tuesdays– 1 or 2 volunteers again stock the working shelves.
• Wednesdays– 1 or 2 volunteers organize the storeroom and put away new food from Foodlink or the congregation
• Shoppers– several volunteers buy food as needed from Wegmans, Aldi, Walmart
• Drivers– every Tuesday a volunteer with a van or other larger vehicle picks up a large order from Foodlink
• Substitutes– Many substitutes are important to support our volunteers

Donate

You may place the following donations in the bins located near entrances to the church office, sanctuary, and chapel.

• cereal – large boxes
• dry pasta – 1 lb pkg
• pasta sauce – 24 oz cans
• peanut butter – 18 oz
• canned fruits and vegetables
• canned chicken or tuna
• soups – any variety
• toilet paper and wrapped bar soap