FOOD CLOSET

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Just as you did it to the least of my family, you did it to me
(Matthew 20:5-6)

Hours of Operation

Tuesday	10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wednesday	10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thursday	10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Our Purpose

Qualification

Food Provided

How to Volunteer

How to  Support

Board of Directors

Our Purpose...

is to help those who are experiencing a temporary food crisis or those who are at risk.  We provide enough food to last for a couple of days.

Over the years we have seen a drastic increase in the number of individuals and families served as the population in the valley continues to grow.  Since our inception in 1995 our number served has increased from 888 to 5,773 in 1999.  We estimate that in 2006, we served over 10,000.

Funding is provided largely by the members and friends of Heritage United Methodist Church and the community.  Some food provisions are provided by the USDA commodity program and community food drives.

This agency is in accordance with the US Dept. of Agriculture.

Those who ignore the needs of the poor will also be ignored in their time of need.
(Matthew 5:1-2)

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Qualifications...

• A picture ID for the person applying,
• Social security card for all members of the household,

Assistance is provided twice in a 90-day period.  This service is provided for individuals and families experiencing a temporary food crisis.

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Food Provided...

The following items serve as a substantial portion of the food provided.  An adequate inventory insures consistent service to our clients.  If you would like to donate, please avoid large, economy sized packages.  Although we serve many people, it is easier to distribute the smaller sized packages:

• Peanut Butter
• Canned goods:
  • Meat or fish
  • Vegetables
  • Fruits
  • Soups and stews
• Rice
• Dried Beans
• Packaged Potatoes
• Powdered Milk
• Juice Boxes

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Volunteers...

distribute food donations at the Food Closet in two-hour shifts:  10 a.m. -12 p.m. and 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.  Currently there are 11 volunteers committed to working the food closet however, we are always seeking more. 

For more information about being a volunteer or about the food closet contact Diana D. or Lisa H. our Food Closet Coordinators at 437-8989 or by email at mailto:heritageumclv@hotmail.com.

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Other Ways...

to support the Food Closet include:

• Coordinate collections from other area churches and community organizations.
• Cover shifts when regular volunteers take vacations or there is an emergency vacancy.
• Pick up purchases from the Community Food Bank.
• Make a covenant to provide funds or food on a regular basis.

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Board of Directors...

eddie D.
diana d
jean d
helene h
morgan w
gerry h
irene c
carol a
dave a   
len w .