Help was given, one day I'll return the kindness…read more Highlight: Words of Wisdom from the lovely, Ms. Anestasia ~ They can take many things from you except the gift you gift yourself with - "‍{{INDEPENDENCE!}}"

This is a terrific option if you have some non-perishable food you'd like to donate or want to host…read morea little food drive. I did a small and unofficial food drive this past Thanksgiving (just hitting up friends and family for donations) and felt confident about bringing them my haul. Btw, they accept non-perishable food, toiletries, and diapers. First of all, they have a donation bin outside so you can always drop off items. I had quite a few bags and wasn't sure if I should use the bin so I e-mailed. The office was extremely responsive and offered me a selection of times when someone would be on-site. This made it really easy to schedule the drop-off. The employees were extremely nice and communicative. I have made similar donations in the past where it's been tough to get a hold of anyone or they acted like you were a bother. Not here -- very pleasant experience overall. I'm happy to support them in their mission. They also have various volunteer opportunities on their website (distribution, sorting, shopping). If you'd like to help out, through donating or volunteering, this is a great option.

My friend was the director here. Get there about a hour or two before they open if you want to be…read moreseen right away. They are open Thursday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. They haven't let me down yet. Remember to bring an ID card or driver's license and recent mail or a copy of your lease with you each time you go. They are on Beauchamp. Google the address. They are part of the Zion Lutheran Church that is across the street from the parking lot. Tell them how many people live at your place. Let them know if there are any children and or senior citizens living at the home you are getting food for. You can visit them every 30 days or later. I usually get there on Thursday and arive about 2 hours early. Bring cloth bags and or a big backpack in case you are walking or taking the bus. The 44 METRO bus runs nearby. They have good food and even give you meat. Be polite and respectful of the staff and other food pantry clients. You are going to be getting a fair amount of food. They put them in plastic bags and they might include a cardboard box if available. Be honest with them. If you smoke cigarettes do so away from the front of the building. There are children and elderly women and men there. If you don't need something they offer you don't have to take it. They give a combination of fresh vegetables and fruits. Remember to get a number when they pass them out or upon arrival if you are not there early. Thank them and offer to volunteer to help there if you can and have the free time. As always they are providing a service that you need. They work for free and want to help you. Let them know if your number of household residents changes or if you move when you return to the pantry. They often have books available for children and adults outside and inside of building. Most of the adult books are religious type literature, but I have gotten non fiction and fiction books. I carry a big alice bag from the military and several cloth bags with me. Only one person of the family go into the office to be interviewed and into the pantry to get the food. You enter from the front and go into the office when your number is called, you exit the office into the pantry, and you exit the pantry on the side of the building in the parking lot. They have a waiting room and seats outside of the building to sit on. They have a restroom that locks. Ask for the key in the door facing the entrance.

I was looking for food pantries close by because I have no vechile and I found three within walking…read moredistance thanks to Yelp

They started calling me a few weeks ago, I ignored the calls. They have called daily, three times…read morea day, using what appears to be a local number. I tried to call them back but would only get a recording from the number that they showed they were calling from. After looking them up on line, I found an office number. They say they are fund raising for breast cancer. I think they are a bogus company that is simply harassing people. I have instructed them to stop.