Until the last week of October, NEEDS was serving an average of 24 families per day. On Thursday, the day before SNAP food assistance benefits were to disappear, we served 38. We also served our first federal employee, who has been working without salary since the government shutdown began.

News reports indicated that pantries around the country experienced the same surge in those seeking their help. The Freestore Foodbank said that we should expect the same or more in coming weeks. Can you help us meet our neighbors’ needs by donating to the pantry?

Our top needs this month are rice, potato, and pasta mixes and laundry detergent. Other key items are listed below.

Home and Personal Care:
Shampoo
Toothpaste
Pump hand soap
Sanitary pads and tampons
Deodorant

Donations can be dropped off at Kenwood Baptist Church, either at the drive-through during our open hours (Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-1:00), or in the marked boxes at each entrance. Prefer to order online? Click HERE for more options. Thank you!