AMEN Serves 434 in July

179 families were served for the month of July at the AMEN food pantry in La Grange for a total of 434 individuals. A total of 116 volunteers for 276 hours served the pantry. A total of 2,479 pounds of food were donated.

An item that is needed is empty egg cartons. AMEN is fortunate that several producers are providing eggs, however additional cartons are needed. If possible, drop off on Monday mornings, or place at garage door on side of the building in a bag. As always donations can be dropped off on Monday mornings from 9 a.m. till noon or Thursday morning from 10 till noon. Monetary donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 571, La Grange, Texas 78945, or dropped off at the Pantry

Amen will, every Thursday from 10 a.m. till noon. have staff on location to receive donations. 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.

The mobile pantry at Waldeck served 124 households for a total of 280 individuals. A total of 23 volunteers with 8,469 pounds distributed.

Monday, Sept. 6 the pantry will be closed in observance of Labor Day, however will open on Tuesday, Sept. 7 for distribution from 9 a.m. until noon.