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White Plains collects food from the members of the congregation and stores it in an on-site pantry for distribution to needy families throughout the year.

Our Food Pantry is a source of ministry for those in need in our community. We need the following non-perishable items:

All meats: canned ham, chicken, stews, Spam, Treet, salmon, tuna, turkey, Vienna sausage, etc.

Child-friendly items: cereals, peanut butter, grape jelly, Spaghetti - O's, Ravioli, macaroni and cheese, chicken noodle soup, jello.

Canned vegetables: green beans, corn, peas, pinto's, potatoes, mixed vegetables, carrots, etc.

Canned fruits: peaches, mixed fruit, pears, oranges, pineapple.

Other: dry beans (1 lb. bags black or pinto), rice (1 lb. bag or boxed), complete dinner meal boxes, meat soups, rice meals, pasta meals, spaghetti & spaghetti sauces, stuffing, yams, cake mixes, hamburger and Tuna Helper, cookie mixes, brownie mixes, etc.

Those who wish to make a financial contribution, can make their checks to WPUMC with a designation in the memo line "Food Pantry". Food gift cards will be purchased and made available for emergency requests to be given by our staff.

Thursday Meal Bag Distributions: Every Thursday, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. from our Christian Life Center, we provide a meal bag, bakery - deli food items, and fresh produce, when available.

Mother - Baby Ministry: Mothers with babies often make requests for diapers and baby wipes. Food Lion Gift Cards are given for the purchase of baby food. Contributions of diapers and baby wipes are welcomed.

Samaritan Bag Ministry: Have you ever pulled up to a stoplight and seen a homeless person standing there with a sign that says "Hungry"? The Samaritan Bag Ministry makes available bags containing non-perishable food items and a pocket Bible for you to take and have in your car. You can pick up a bag from the Food Pantry Cart in the CLC - Mission Alcove or the church office.

"Ready-to-Go" Food Bags: Do you know someone who would be blessed to receive a food bag ? or have you been approached in the parking lot by someone who is asking for money to buy groceries? "Ready-to-Go" Food Bags are located on the Food Pantry Cart in the CLC - Mission Alcove.

Our Easter Meal Bag Distribution was held on Monday, March 29, 2010 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. from our CLC. We provided 51 families with a meal bag and a $15. Food Lion coupon for a ham or turkey.

We would like to add additional meals:
1 spaghetti sauce
2 spaghetti pasta
1 can tomatoes

Our Thanksgiving Meal Bag Distribution will be on Monday, November 22, 2010 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. from our CLC.

Our Christmas Meal Bag Distribution will be on Monday, December 20, 2010 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. from our CLC.

To volunteer for one of the many ministries or for more information, contact Ann Whitfield (467-1547 or anngwhit@bellsouth.net).