One of our most effective outreach ministries is our weekly Food Pantry. Each Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Painesville residents are eligible to receive two bags of nonperishable grocery and personal care items. The only requirement is proof of residence for families or individuals, who can visit the Food Pantry once a month. The pantry is stocked through donations from church members and periodic contributions from United Way or other area agencies.
The Food Pantry Needs:
Note: small sizes of items are better, as we pack two grocery bags full of items for each person, and they are often on foot or handicapped, and unable to handle heavy loads.
canned hash | canned fruit |
canned vegetables | canned or dried soups |
canned ravioli, spaghetti | canned [bottled] mushrooms |
canned tuna | pasta/spaghetti |
pasta/spaghetti sauce | saltines |
Tuna or Hamburger Helper | gelatin or pudding |
instant mashed potatoes | tea bags |
instant coffee | hot chocolate mix |
corn bread mix | rice, or Rice-a-Roni |
juice boxes | peanut butter |
Breakfast cereals [including oatmeal, Malt-o-Meal, etc.] | jelly |
toilet paper | kleenex |
diapers | baby formula |
Feminine Products | Toiletries [toothpaste, shampoo, bar soap, etc.] |