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Monthly Food Pantry Needs
Like other food pantries, our food pantry is experiencing a reduction in government resources. We are asking for the Catholic community's help to replenish the pantry. Each month we will be asking for specific donations. These may be dropped off in bins marked "ACCFP" at the entry of St. Paul and Christ the King churches.
For the month of November, we are collecting:- boxes of mashed potatoes
- packets of gravy mix
- bags of holiday treats (Thanksgiving or Christmas)
- napkins
- paper towels
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About the Food Pantry
The Athens Catholic Community Food Pantry delivers food to families in Athens and the surrounding townships. The group has been fortunate to have space provided in the Christ the King University Parish Center. It is from this base that the food pantry volunteers serve the needs of members of our community who have requested assistance through our association with the area Foodline (managed through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services).
Over the past year, the Food Pantry has provided assistance to more than 3,500 individuals who were part of over 1,300 households in the greater Athens area.
The Athens Catholic Community Food Pantry is supported totally by contributions from the parishes of St. Paul and Christ the King. We are also grateful to accept donations of cash and food products (such as canned goods) collected by various area organizations. Special recognition for support over the past several years goes to the Alpha Beta Psi Accounting Fraternity at Ohio University, American Legion 40/8, The Athens Running Club's annual "Turkey Trot" and The Oak Room's "Mardi Gras". These organizations/businesses have contributed canned goods, funds and proceeds in support of St. Vincent de Paul and their contributions are greatly appreciated.VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
The volunteers who staff the Athens Catholic Community Food Pantry are your fellow parishioners. Currently there are 40-45 SVDP volunteers who help with a variety of tasks that are vital to the work of the society. We feed 150 households and 300 people in any given month. With the growing number of those in need in Athens County, new volunteers are always in demand. Help with the day-to-day tasks that need to be done and also to share the experience of working with the poor for the sake of Christ. If you would like to become a volunteer, here are some ways to help:- Food Delivery once a month for thsoe who have called for help (training will be provided)
- Substitute Delivery
- Stocking shelves at the ACC Food Pantry at CTK
- Keeping the food pantry clean
- Shopping for grocery staples
If you require assistance with food, please call 740-797-2523 or 740-592-2711.