The Food Pantry in Mandarin
"This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else." 2 Corinthians 9:12-13
The mission of Christ Church Community Food Pantry is to collect food and distribute to those in need in our church and in our community.
Dates Open in 2012:
- March 10
- March 24
- April 14
- April 28
- May 12
- May 26
- June 9
- June 23
- July 14
- July 28
- August 11
- August 25
- September 8
- September 22
- October 13
- October 27
- November 10
- November 17*
- December 8
- December 15*
*the Food Pantry is open the 2nd and 3rd Saturday of the month in November & December due to the holidays
Hours of operation:
2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month, 9 am-11 am.**
**For the month of November and December, distribution days will be the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays.
Location:
We distribute food out of the Christ Church Mandarin Youth Center, 9791 Old St. Augustine Road.
Contact:
If you are in need of food and cannot wait until the next Pantry give-out, please contact our Pantry Director, Kathy Clements, 945-8338.
Volunteers:
The Pantry is always looking for volunteers! See below for descriptions of volunteer needs. Please contact Cathy Bush (568-5535 or cathyjaxfl@comcast.net) or Kathy Clements (945-8338) if you are interested. Even if you can only serve an hour a month, every little bit is much appreciated and goes a long way!
Weekdays:
- Shopping Assistants: accompany a veteran shopper at Second Harvest. Times are flexible. This is labor-intensive work, so a strong back is needed. Contact Kathy Clements for more information (945-8338)
- Baggers: fill grocery bags. This takes place on the Thursday before a Distribution Saturday, so only twice a month. Bagging begins as early as 4pm.
Distribution Saturdays (2nd and 4th):
- Set-Up: arrive between 8-8:15am to set up tables
- Registrars: complete paperwork for clients, 9-11 am
- Carts/Runners: assist clients by taking groceries to their vehicle, 9-11 am
- Kitchen Help: assist with getting groceries ready for cart runners, 9-11 am
- Kids' Table: volunteers play with and supervise children of clients while they wait for groceries or prayer
- Prayer: volunteers visit with and/or pray with clients who request prayer, 9-11 am
Donations:
Food- Due to the high volume of food the Pantry Team gives out each month, they are always looking for food donations to help stock their shelves. Food donations can be dropped off in the church lobby. Look for the 2 white bins marked "Christ Church Food Pantry" located near the front door. Here is a list of food that is always in high demand:
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
- Canned Tuna
- Canned Chicken Breast
- Canned Turkey Breast
- Bagged Rice
- Rice Side Dishes
- Noodle Side Dishes
- All kinds of pasta
- Pasta Sauce
- Dry beans
- Jiffy Mix corn bread
- Canned tomatoes, any kind
- Canned veggies, any kind
- Soups of any kind
- Mac and Cheese
- Children friendly cereal
Clothing- WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING CLOTHES DONATIONS! Please donate your items to a charity of your choosing.
