The Seymour Oxford Food Bank is a full service Food Bank that offers a variety of non perishable items, produce, bread and meat to all our visitors. We are set up like a grocery store which gives our visitors the ability to choose the items that work best for their family in a dignified way. We take great pride in creating an inviting and welcoming experience for all. It can be extremely hard to reach out for help and we want everyone who visits us to leave with their head held high. There is no US and Them, we are all neighbors working together to make life just a bit easier. Every Volunteer, staff and visitor is seen, heard and valued at the Seymour Oxford Food Bank. We also offer 2 pick up days a month. Visitors can call in their order and schedule a pick up time where they never have to leave their car.
In 2023, the food bank distributed 143,738 pounds of food to 3,069 people thanks to many donations from community individuals and businesses. We expect to see this number increase in 2024. Our visitors and community LOVE healthy food options and it's extremely hard to keep up with that need. We greatly appreciate the extra support in this area. Our community deserves not just food to eat but the healthy food their bodies need.
We would appreciate a call or email before you come this we way can prepare to have all the heavy lifting done for YOU. We are also available to arrange pick up. We appreciate all the hard work it took to gather the donations that we want to make it as easy as possible for you.
ProducePedia
ProducePedia is a free resource that covers the types of fresh produce that can be delivered to food pantries. Each entry includes information on color, taste, and possible uses. People unfamiliar with the vegetable or fruit will learn how to use it, and those who are familiar with it still might learn a fun fact or two!
The Cooperative Extension sites have a wealth of information for any backyard gardener. Once you go to the site (each one if very different from the others) look for a link for “homes and gardens”, “landscape”, “consumer horticulture”, etc. to find information on improving your backyard garden. Neighboring state sites may offer information your own state’s site lacks.
