We are located in a town that has no public transportation, and very few job opportunities. The majority of the families we serve each month are young struggling families and elderly couples on very small fixed incomes - we serve an average of 125 families per month. In addition to food, we try to maintain a personal care/household closet where those in need can get household paper products, cleaning supplies, laundry soap and dish soap. In addition we try to keep personal care items such as body soap, shampoo, deodorant, female hygiene and diapers with baby wipes available.
The entrance for the food bank is in the rear of the building.
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.
