The NEEDS pantry has been serving our community for over 40 years. As grocery prices remain high, families are struggling. This year, we will serve 2400 families – a 30% increase over last year! We rely on donations from schools, churches, and businesses to keep up with the demand.

Recently, three local elementary schools stepped up to help. Families and faculty in Montgomery, Madeira, and Silverton organized food drives to benefit the NEEDS pantry – and the results were truly impressive! Montgomery students filled an entire large SUV with donated food. Madeira students collected no less than 850 items, and Silverton students filled 23 boxes with donations. Wow!

As pantry coordinator Janie notes, the best part of these drives is seeing the students’ enthusiasm. “They are proud of their accomplishment and so excited to help load our cars, working together to carry very heavy boxes. It’s so impressive to see them involved in community service at a young age,” she writes.

You can get involved, too! Click HERE to learn more.