Food Pantry

Our Food Pantry is accepting canned goods and non-perishables. We are also accepting personal hygiene items for men and women, cleaning supplies and toiletries. We could also use brown paper or plastic bags for packing the food.

The Food Pantry at Community Presbyterian Church is a part of our Ministry that seeks to create a hunger-free community by sharing our abundant blessings with God’s people that are in need. Our Food Pantry is operated by the True Spirit Coalition, which is a volunteer organization.

The Food Pantry Ministry was started during the mid-1990s by Pastor John Scotland and a few members of the congregation. Originally operating from a tiny storage closet, the Food Pantry has grown as the need within the community has grown.

We are called to action by the Holy Scriptures to feed the hungry and satisfy their thirst see (Isaiah 58:10, Matthew 25:35 NRSV).

"But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous." (Luke 14:13-14) NRSV

Our Purpose

The purpose of the Food Pantry is to assist those living within the community of Brigantine who are in need of basic food and sanitary supplies during times of hardship. However, no one presenting a genuine need will be turned away.

Food Pantry Volunteer Duties

EVALUATE -

Monitor and evaluate the need for assistance within Brigantine.

INFORM MEMBERS -

Update and inform the Congregation of the goals, needs, and uses of the Food Pantry.

INCLUSIVENESS -

Seek to include members of the Congregation to be involved in this part of our Church mission.

MAINTAIN A LOCATION -

Maintain a central location for food reception, storage, and size.

MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS -

Keep a clean and orderly environment for food storage and stock rotation.

PURCHASE SUPPLY ITEMS -

Inventory items, assemble lists, and purchase items needed for supply that have not otherwise been donated.

EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS -

Assist other effective community programs within Brigantine approved by the Session (such as True Spirit Coalition).

SERVE THOSE IN NEED -

Remember that our goal is to help end hunger by offering assistance with food and sanitary items to those in need within our community with dignity, kindness, discretion, respect, and prayer.

"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me..." (Matthew 25:35) NRSV

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Pray for those that are hungry.

Volunteer your time to assist workers in the Food Pantry.

Volunteer your transportation for food pick up at Food Bank or other place as needed.

Inform the Church Office of persons living in Brigantine that need help with the food supply.

Donate appropriate items for use by the Food Pantry.

Offer monetary donations toward purchasing stocked items in the Food Pantry.

PLEASE DONATE ANY OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW

Breakfast Cereals (hot or cold, instant hot made w/water)
Breakfast Bars (protein, granola, fruit, cereal)
Canned or Bottled Fruit Juice (also single serve sip packs)
Pasta (sealed box or bag)
Canned or Jar Meat Gravy
Condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, salsa)
Canned or Soup
Snack Items (assorted i.e. cookies, crackers, pretzels, chips)
Rice (box or bag)
Canned Beans
Peanut Butter
Jam or Jelly
Canned Vegetables (any kind)
Canned Fruits or Fruit Cups
Bottled Cooking Oil
Tomato Products (jars or canned, sauce, crushed, paste, puree)
Plastic or Paper Bags (used or new)
Baby Food
Disposable Diapers
Toilet Tissue
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Body Soap

FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEER MEMBERS

Regina Herz - Food Pantry Coordinator

Sue Clark - Food Pantry Volunteer

"If you offer your food to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted, then your light shall rise in the darkness and your gloom be like the noonday." (Isaiah 58:10) NRSV