Food Bank
35 For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. — Matthew 25: 35
The Greater Pleasant Branch Food Pantry continues to serve and seek ways to fight food insecurity by being the hands and feet of Jesus in the Faulkner County community.
We are currently serving in several ways:
- Every Tuesday night 6-7: Client choice/self-select: Participants choose from a variety of deli items: rotisserie chicken, deli meats, cheeses, sandwiches, pizzas, salads; assorted fruits and vegetables; breads and desserts and milk. Boxes and bags are provided as needed. This food mainly comes from the pickup at Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market every Monday afternoon.
- Every 1st Saturday of the month 8:00 – 11:00 am – prepared food boxes are distributed in a drive through fashion. Boxes are premade and contain a variety of items that may include cereal, 3-4 can goods, rice, dry beans, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, mac and cheese, crackers, tuna, pancake mix, syrup, cake mix, frosting, meat entrée, frozen dinner, dessert, frozen meat, bread, milk etc. boxes vary from month to month. This food mainly comes from the Arkansas Foodbank Network in Little Rock.
- Meals provided for the homeless: 35 meals are provided for the homeless in coordination with the Homeless Hub at The Ministry Center.
- Limited delivery: We have a limited number of households that we provide food delivery. These consist of elderly, sick and shut-in, and those living in hotels.
- By appointment: Emergency food requests are honored by appointment with members of our staff. We also assist DHS and AFCS as requested.
- Christmas boxes – include items from the usual food box plus additional items to include but are not limited to turkey, chicken or ham, eggs, butter, sugar, meal, flour, cake mix and frosting. This is given out on the 1st Saturday in December.
For additional information please contact
Angela McGee, Director
Greater Pleasant Branch Food Pantry
501-733-0473
Bymmcgee#yahoo.com
