AMEN Pantry Has Money, But Running Out of Food
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Even in the midst of COVID, volunteers continued to work at the AMEN food pantry, masks and all. Record file photo
La Grange’s AMEN Food Pantry continues to serve large numbers.
But according AMEN treasurer Garry Schellberg, the pantry has ample funds to purchase products from the Food Bank however, currently the Central Texas Food Bank does not have product to serve the needs of our pantry and all pantries across Central Texas. Simply stated the pantry is having difficulty purchasing the volume of products that are required. The Central Texas Food Bank indicates the situation should improve, however the shortage continues.
Items in need include the following: pork and beans, ranch style beans, oatmeal, pineapples, peaches, stew, canned chicken, dumplings, canned salmon, hamburger helper and saltine crackers. The pantry currently has an ample supply of green beans, peas, and corn.
The pantry served 280 families for the month of March for a total of 837 individuals. A total of 138 volunteers for 298 hours served the pantry. A total of 2,479 pounds of food was donated. The impact of inflation has caused more individuals to require food.
AMEN will staff on location to receive donations every Thursday from 10 a.m. till noon have. Drive to the side of the building at garage door area. There will not be any food distribution on Thursday. If possible, bring your produce during this time and early Monday mornings, an ideal time is 8:30 a.m. Donations are accepted on Monday morning while serving customers. The mobile pantry at Waldeck served seventy-seven families for a total of 179 individuals. A total of twentytwo volunteers with 4,366 pounds distributed. The next distribution date is April 15.
AMEN continues to appreciate all in the community for their assistance at the food pantry, without your support the pantry would not be able to support the needs of the community. Monetary donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 571 La Grange, Texas 78945.