No one should have to make these choices. Yet in the past year, more than 280 different households have frequented Stewartstown Food Pantry because they were faced with decisions such as these. The Stewartstown Food Pantry provides supplemental food to anyone experiencing food insecurity, so they don’t have to choose between food and other necessities.
We are a choice pantry. Those in need enter the pantry and select food that they will use, in quantities based on their household size. The pantry regularly stocks dairy products, frozen meats, fresh produce, and dry groceries such as cereals, pasta, and canned goods. We also offer personal and household items such as soap and laundry detergent when available.
Your financial contribution helps us continue to provide for our neighbors, so they don’t have to make difficult choices like those above.
| From some of our Neighbors: |
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“As a single mom, food from the Stewartstown Food Pantry helped me feed my 4 children a healthy diet while I earned my college degree.” “Our house served us well for 27 years, but after my husband became disabled, all the responsibility fell on me, the cost and the maintenance. Saving money on groceries by coming to the food pantry helped us get by until we could downsize. We sold our home and are moving into a trailer. We will miss our big home, but it is what we have to do. We greatly appreciate the assistance of the food pantry through this.” “There are some weeks that I don’t know whether to pay a certain bill or get food, and this definitely helps.” “ I'm so thankful for the food pantry. They have helped out in so many ways especially with the struggle that we were having getting food. I was running far away to try to find food not knowing there was one right here in Stewartstown. We are just so thankful that we are able to come here and get food. My daughter loves coming to help and she loves that she can help pick out food.” |
Volunteers filling orders for homebound neighbors who receive deliveries.
| From some of our Volunteers: |
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“I am here for most of our food distributions. People who come here have diverse backgrounds, and I love talking with them. We develop relationships. I realize that we are all vulnerable. An accident, illness, job loss, or economic shift can change a person’s situation in a hurry. I am glad the pantry is here to provide a safety net and a sense of hope.” "Sometimes people are down on their luck and just need a little help to get back on track. I respect people for taking care of themselves and their families." |
The mission of Stewartstown Food Pantry is to love our neighbors by providing access to nutritious food to anyone experiencing food insecurity or financial hardship. Our intent is to treat each person with respect, dignity, and grace, provide opportunity to increase self-sufficiency, and instill hope. Our goal is for the food pantry to have a meaningful impact.
The Stewartstown Food Pantry is an outreach ministry of Stewartstown United Methodist Church, in partnership with other churches and the community.
Organization name
Stewartstown Food Pantry
other names
Stewartstown United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Tax id (EIN)
23-6274776
Categories
Health , Community , Humanitarian Aid
Address
26 South Main St