Monthly Archives: September 2016

Pantry Update 9/27/2016

Thank You, Rent-A-Center, for delivering a much needed refrigerator to the pantry today. It was a busy Tuesday at Amazing Grace Food Pantry. Twelve volunteers picked up, unloaded and stocked 2500 lbs of food donations. We served 291 people a weeks worth of groceries, up 57% from last Tuesday. The clients were very happy to get fresh produce and the volunteers

2016-09-29T12:36:46-05:00September 29th, 2016|Latest News|

Saturday Update 9/24/2016

The pantry served 220 people with a week's worth of groceries. We're fast approaching a groundbreaking for the new building that will allow us to provide more help in a safer and more efficient facility, but we're still short on funds for completing the inside (walls, fixtures, shelving, etc). Visit our Donation Page and consider arranging a recurring donation or one-time

2016-09-26T11:56:13-05:00September 26th, 2016|Latest News|

Pantry Update 9/20/2016

Amazing Grace Food Pantry served 185 people groceries today. A little lighter than the normal Tuesday. Nine dedicated volunteers worked hard unloading trucks and keeping the client shopping area stock with fresh produce, fruit, juice, bread and pastries. Everyone missed Reggie greeting them at the front door, but he will be back Saturday after a well deserved vacation. Thanks for your

2016-09-20T22:35:13-05:00September 20th, 2016|Latest News|

Thursday Update 9/15/2016

The Thursday Crew had a good day at the pantry, making boxes for client distribution days, straightening up and taking out the trash. It's official, the Thursday Crew will become the Monday Crew as well for certain deliveries. Change can be a great thing when it helps us help more people struggling to stay fed week after week. Welcome back, Nancy!

2016-09-15T21:32:39-05:00September 15th, 2016|Latest News|

Pantry Update 9/13/2016

We served 220 people Tuesday, September 13th, with a wonderful crew. Volunteers processed ~2,545 lbs of products and donations. New Building Update With funding short, we're waiting on quotes from metal building companies. We cannot pour the foundation until we get blueprints in hand after finding the lowest and most cost-efficient building solution. If you or anyone you know can help

2016-09-14T21:43:50-05:00September 14th, 2016|Latest News|

Pantry Update 9/06/2016

Amazing Grace Food Pantry served 235 with this weeks groceries. Busy day for 9 volunteers working to unload and stock donations while making sure each client got personal treatment and groceries carried to their cars. Amazon Smile Customers supporting Amazing Grace are up to 16 now - Thank you!!! If you plan on shopping Amazon for Christmas gifts this year, be

2016-09-08T09:57:58-05:00September 8th, 2016|Latest News|

Saturday Update 9/03/2016

September is starting out full of excitement! Amazing Grace Food Pantry served groceries to 266 people today with 11 volunteers! All pitched in to mow yard, clean and organized stockroom shelves, keep the clients shopping area full and carry out groceries for each family. Framework for the new pantry's foundation began today! Volunteers and clients are so excited to see progress

2016-09-03T21:04:14-05:00September 3rd, 2016|Latest News|