Category: Updates

September Impact


More than 30 families came to NEEDS for emergency financial assistance in September – a sharp increase over the previous month. The pantry also remained busy, serving hundreds of people.

Here are the latest totals:

During the month of September, the NEEDS pantry provided food to 178 families – for a total of 588 people!

NEEDS also provided emergency financial assistance to 37 families, distributing $14,334.00 to cover housing, utilities, and other urgent expenses.

Click HERE to learn more about how you can help our neighbors in need.

August Impact


More than a dozen new families visited NEEDS in August — a month that also saw an increased need for emergency financial assistance.

Here are the latest totals:

During the month of August, the NEEDS pantry provided food to 205 families – for a total of 662 people!

NEEDS also provided emergency financial assistance to 23 families, distributing $8470.00 to cover housing, utilities, and other urgent expenses.

Click HERE to learn more about how you can help our neighbors in need. And click HERE to participate in our back-to-school Student Assistance Drive!

Current Pantry Needs


The NEEDS pantry serves hundreds of people each month. You can help by donating some of our most-needed items!

This month’s top needs are boxed cereal, peanut butter, feminine hygiene products (pads/tampons), and laundry detergent.

Other much-needed items are listed below.

Nonperishable Food:
Pasta sauce
Canned pineapple
Canned salmon
Canned mixed vegetables
Canned tomato sauce

Personal Care:
Deodorant (men’s and women’s)
Toothpaste
Shampoo
Pump hand soap

Donations can be dropped off at Kenwood Baptist Church during our open hours (Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-1:00). You can also donate via our Amazon Wish List, and your donation will be shipped directly to the pantry!

July Impact


Many parents struggle to feed their children during the summer when school assistance is unavailable. In the last month, more than 30 new families came to NEEDS for food and emergency financial aid.

Here are the latest totals:

During the month of July, the NEEDS pantry provided food to 224 families – for a total of 746 people!

NEEDS also provided emergency financial assistance to 19 families, distributing $6996.00 to cover housing and utilities.

Click HERE to learn more about how you can help our neighbors in need!

Current Pantry Needs


The NEEDS pantry serves hundreds of people each month. You can help by donating some of our most-needed items!

This month’s top needs are boxed cereal (we are about to run out!)packaged side dishes, such as stuffing, pasta and rice mixes, and potato dishes; and canned green beans.

Other much-needed items are listed below.

Nonperishable Food:
Canned collard greens
Canned pineapple
Canned corn
Canned salmon
Canned mixed vegetables
Instant oatmeal packets

Personal Care:
Deodorant (men’s and women’s)
Toothpaste

Donations can be dropped off at Kenwood Baptist Church during our open hours (Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-1:00). You can also donate via our Amazon Wish List, and your donation will be shipped directly to the pantry!

June Impact


Summer is a challenging season for families who rely on school assistance to feed their children. More than 20 new families visited NEEDS for aid in June, and requests for both food and emergency financial assistance remained high.

Here are the latest totals:

During the month of June, the NEEDS pantry provided food to 175 families – for a total of 605 people!

NEEDS also provided emergency financial assistance to 16 families, distributing $5534.00 to cover housing and utilities.

Click HERE to learn more about how you can help our neighbors in need!

Current Pantry Needs


Summer is the most challenging season for the NEEDS pantry. The schools that hold large food drives for us are closed, and many other supporters are away on vacation. You can help by donating some of our most-needed items!

This month’s top needs are canned chicken soups; packaged side dishes, such as stuffing, pasta and rice mixes, and potato dishes; and laundry detergent.

Other much-needed items are listed below.

Nonperishable Food:
Canned collard greens
Canned pineapple
Canned beans (kidney and pinto)

Personal Care:
Deodorant (men’s and women’s)
Toothpaste
Shampoo

Donations can be dropped off at Kenwood Baptist Church during our open hours (Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-1:00). You can also donate via our Amazon Wish List, and your donation will be shipped directly to the pantry!

May Impact


More families visited NEEDS in May than in April, including 20 new families. Requests for emergency financial assistance also rose this month.

Here are the latest totals:

During the month of May, the NEEDS pantry provided food to 184 families – for a total of 648 people!

NEEDS also provided emergency financial assistance to 17 families, distributing $6002.00 to cover housing and utilities.

Click HERE to learn more about how you can help our neighbors in need!

Personal Care Items Needed!


While the NEEDS pantry primarily supplies food, coordinator Maureen notes that “we increasingly provide a range of personal care products to those seeking our help. Why? Everyone should be able to have what they need to keep clean and healthy. In addition, it’s hard to present yourself at a job interview if you don’t have what you need to look good.”

You can help us provide these crucial items to our neighbors! Please consider donating some of our most-needed items from the list below.

Most-Needed Personal Care Items:

Shampoo
Toothpaste
Pump hand soap
Bar soap
Shaving cream
Disposable razors
Deodorant (men’s and women’s)
Laundry detergent (Aldi currently has the lowest price in town for a small bottle of Tide: $3.44!)

Donations can be dropped off at Kenwood Baptist Church during our open hours (Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-1:00). Thank you!

Current Pantry Needs


The NEEDS pantry is stocking up for the summer, a time when many families lose the subsidized meals they rely on during the school year. You can help by donating some of our most-needed items!

This month’s top needs are canned beef stewtoilet paper, and paper towels.

Other much-needed items are listed below.

Nonperishable Food:
Pasta sauce
Canned collard greens
Canned pineapple
Peanut butter
Canned beans (kidney and pinto)

Donations can be dropped off at Kenwood Baptist Church during our open hours (Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-1:00). You can also donate via our Amazon Wish List, and your donation will be shipped directly to the pantry!

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