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The Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB) is an internet-based income enhancement program that provides free access to public benefits and tax credits for low- and moderate-income families. By maximizing tax refunds and reducing a family's household costs, OBB can increase the available cash on hand and strengthen the ability for people to move toward self-sufficiency and stability.

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About
Started in the 1970’s, it was a mission of Fr. Francis X. Schweitzer, former pastor at Holy Family, to feed the area’s hungry and homeless. Today the Soup Kitchen & Pantry, under the direction of Frances Carr, now serves over 700 hot meals daily, Monday through Friday. An average of 250 families receive assistance from the Food Pantry each week.

Office Hours
Monday through Friday - 6:00AM - 4:00PM

Lunch Served
10:30AM - 12:30PM Everyone Welcome

Food Pantry
10:30AM - 12:30PM Serving Columbus ZIP codes 43215-43222-43223
Must have ID’s and proof of address*
Walk-ins and Referrals Welcome
Tours by appointment
*Acceptable Forms of ID Driver’s License - Health Cards - State ID - Social Security Card
*Acceptable Proof of Address Recent utility bill (with address) -Rent receipt

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Food Pantry:

St. Vincent de Paul operates the largest food pantry in Dane County .  We have changed to a client choice model and relocated to 2033 Fish Hatchery Rd. Nearly 22,000 households were served in 2009.  We donated over $1,300,000 of food last year.

People needing assistance with food are given 3 days of groceries. Recipients are eligible for assistance once every 30 days. Identification for themselves and all family members is required.

A customer-choice model of distribution operates more like a grocery store.  This model – in which clients will have broader choice among the food items we’re able to provide – will not only honor the dignity and ethnic diversity of the people we serve, it will also minimize waste and promote efficient distribution of our charitable resources.

People need food for many reason.  High fuel costs and expensive housing in Madison are making it difficult for families to make ends meet.  In most people's budget, food dollars are the last dollars spent.  If any other crisis comes up they do not have enough to buy the food they need.  Then, they come to pantries such as ours for help. 

Donations of canned and nonperishable food are always needed. The pantry also has several freezers to store meat for donation. If you or your organization is able to provide food please call the Service Center Staff at (608) 257-0919.

We also need volunteers to to stock our pantry and host our customers.  If you are interested call 257-0919 x443 to speak with our Volunteer and Member Development Coordinator, and ask to attend the next volunteer information and orientation session.

The pantry hours are:   Monday, Tuesday & Friday 10:30am-2:30pm;
Thursday 2:30pm-6:30pm;  Saturday 9:30am-11:30. 
See map.

 

Food Pantry Featured on Front Page of The New York Times
Our "client choice" food pantry was featured on the front page of the New York Times. Click here to see.  It would be nice to think they searched the whole country for the best pantry to report on but there was a little good fortune involved.  However, we are still proud that our efforts have now been reported to a wider audience and we are getting calls from around the country inquiring about duplicating our model.

 

 

 

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For complete list of Food Resources

Bethlehem Food Pantry

(619) 517-4364
737 Grant Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020

Free food pantry.  Requires participant to have valid ID and social security number.
The Church on site also hosts a donation request Wednesday night community dinner and free bread program on Monday and Saturday from 9am-Noon.
Children's Choice Daycare

1465 E. Madison Ave, El Cajon 92020

Part of the San Diego Foodbank - Community Cares Project. This site will host a FREE food distribution/ advice clinic on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The advice clinic will open at 8 a.m. with food stamp pre-screening, and the food distributions will start at 9 a.m. and last until food is gone.
Crisis House

(619) 444-1194
1034 N. Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am-11:30am and 1pm-3pm
Wednesday 8:30am-12pm
Benefits available 2 times a year per participant/family. Required to have picture ID and Social Security card (or Medi-Cal card or birth certificate) for all family members.

The Food Bank for Monterey County

"What does the Food Bank for Monterey County do?

The Food Bank for Monterey County is the largest provider of emergency supplemental food in Monterey County. Our mission is “to lead community efforts in the awareness and elimination of hunger in Monterey County.” The food bank solicits, collects, stores, and redistributes food to individuals as well as non-profit agencies that serve the aged, ill, and needy.

The Food Bank for Monterey County is a member of Feeding America, the national network of food banks. Feeding America is the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States."

San Antonio Food Bank

Helping the people of San Antonio, Texas

Feeding America

 Helps on both the local and national level for food banks. They also have a "food bank locater" on their website.

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For Website:

Get Food

Come to the Food Bank’s Community Pantry located at 815 West Market Street, weekdays between 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. We will give you food that day, and let you know which of our other sites throughout the county you may go to next time.
Call 211

211 provides information and support to people who need food and other services. Dial “211” 24 hours a day.
Food Distribution Calendar -see website.

Dateline did a special report about poverty in America last night. If you missed it go to:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38382773/ns/dateline_nbc-america_now

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For website information.

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For website,location and hours for Open Doors.

Open Doors of Washington Township -Food Pantry/Clothing

Provides emergency food and clothing assistance for low income Washington Township of Hamilton County residents. Picture ID required, proof of address and last pay stub. Assistance once every thirty days.

For those of you who live in/near Northern Kent County, MI., and for your convience, I am posting the schedules for three different Mobile Food Pantrys for this summer (2010)....

The American Legion Post of Rockford Mobile Food Pantry, Located at 330 Rockford Park Dr. NE (near 12 Mile Rd. & Northland).  4th Tuesday of each month at 10:00AM:

Tues, May 25

Tues, June 22

Tues, July 27

St Stephen's Mobile Food Pantry (corner of Rogue River/Northland Dr/Kuttshill).  3rd Monday of each month at 5.00PM:

Mon, May 17

Mon, June 21

Mon, July 19

North Kent Sercive Center (10075 Northland Drive, 616-866-3478) will have 7 Mobile Food Trucks, all at 1:00PM:

Tues, June 22

Tues, June 29

Mon, July 19

Tues, July 27

Thur, July 29

Tues, Aug 3

Mon, Aug 16

http://www.standrewsmission.org/

Click the link to learn about Our Ministries each one offers different services health care, temporary assistance with utlitly bills, rent, prescription costs,food pantry and free home cooked meal. And their thrift store locations.

Mission:  St. Andrew’s Mission is a 501c (3) organization working to improve our community one individual at a time.

Vision:  St. Andrew’s Mission ministers to a diverse community.

We understand that each individual has his/her very own needs.

We will continue to address this diversity in order to accommodate the needs of those who need our assistance.

Motto:  “Serving Our Neighbors”

http://www.sharedharvest.org/get-help/?county=miami

Click on the link to find the nearest food pantry if need food or shelter. 

If you need groceries to take home, a place to eat a meal or find a bed, below is a listing of our member organizations. Some have restrictions on the area they serve so to save time and gas, please call ahead.

Food Pantries will, at least, require a picture identification, like a Drivers License or State ID card and proof of residency, like a current utility or phone bill, rent receipt, etc. in order to receive food. Please call ahead to determine if the pantry you will visit requires any other documents.

To eat at a Soup Kitchen, no documents are required.

To stay at a Shelter, please call ahead to find out if there is room. 

http://www.foodresources.org/

If you are in need of food in Hagerstown, Maryland click the link to learn about the food bank locations, food box program and more just click the link!!

This is a little about them and their mission:

 The mission of Food Resources Inc. Is to provide food and other donated items at a minimal cost to non-profit organizations throughout the tri-state community to:
   Combat Hunger;
   Help other non-profits and;
   Improve the overall quality of life.

Just click the link to learn more and prehaps help out those in need too...

The following list is something I pulled from a Betty Crocker Cookbook and it truly is a good list to consider when donating to your local food pantry. (Check to make sure they have refrigerators if you donate items that need to be kept cold).

Basic Groceries (From Betty Crocker cookbook page 434)

Sugar

All Purpose Flour

Salt

Pepper

Baking Powder

Baking Soda

Coffee/Tea

Shortening

Cooking Oil

Butter/margerine

Herbs and Spices

Vanilla

Unsweetened cocoa powder

Mayonnaise/Salad dressing

Prepared mustard

Worchestershire sauce

Ketchup/catsup

Bread

Cereals

Pastas

Eggs

Meat

Salad greens

Vegetables

Fruits

Cheese

Juices

Milk

(Keep in mind that canned foods keep for a year, generally speaking. Do keep in mind expiration dates, even though most foods can be used after the date, some foods can't and it's not fun for a family to get foods that are all expired and spoiled).

If you know of any in need, please pass on this info -
 
www.PantryNet.org
 
This is a food pantry locator, type in city & radius of travel and a list of food pantries will be given.