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About Us
New Life Food Pantry began in a closet in the basement of St. George's Church with 2 shelves of food. Each week 5-6 people would stop in and pick up a bag of emergency food that had been donated by the church parishioners.
The pantry has now expanded into 4 [sometimes 5] rooms, has multiple storage and shelving units, a commercial refrigerator, commercial freezer and 2 new large capacity refrigerator/freezers that keep the food fresh and properly cooled. We now have a dedicated staff of 25+ volunteers that help keep our pantry operating. We serve an average of 60-80 families each week. For more on our journey through 2019 please click here.
The pantry has now expanded into 4 [sometimes 5] rooms, has multiple storage and shelving units, a commercial refrigerator, commercial freezer and 2 new large capacity refrigerator/freezers that keep the food fresh and properly cooled. We now have a dedicated staff of 25+ volunteers that help keep our pantry operating. We serve an average of 60-80 families each week. For more on our journey through 2019 please click here.
Our MissionThe Mission of the New Life Food Pantry is To provide food and other resources that improve the quality of life in our community
Our VisionWe have gratefully secured the funding necessary to expand our pantry. With the purchase and refit of shipping containers we will be able to accept larger food donations and provide increased resources to our patrons.
This expanded space will allow a safe flow of patrons through the pantry while maintaining social distancing. It will also help decreased the need for patrons to wait outside in bad weather. Our vision now is to repair and prepare the grounds for the new units to be safely put in place. Specifically we are looking to repave the parking lot to provide a level surface for the containers and for safety for our patrons with disabilities. |
Beyond FoodOur pantry has expanded far beyond food distribution. In addition to helping ANYONE IN NEED with food, we provide personal care items, drinks, health and nutrition products and occasionally household goods.
We offer free access to blood pressure checks, blood sugar monitoring, Cholesterol screening, discounted or free mammograms and prostate tests, discount prescription cards and free flu shots through our partner agencies. We also bring in specialists to assist our patrons with insurance, housing, utility and other emergency needs. 
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Why we are hereThe experience here is unique.. We provide a place of refuge for those who, in other social service areas, fall through the cracks. Even if they do not qualify for food stamps or utility assistance their needs can be met here.
Many times people don’t qualify for assistance because they “make too much” with their Social Security or because they own a home. But when they are left with making a choice between getting their medication and eating that day they won’t go hungry because we are here. When they need to choose between having heat in the winter and providing lunch for their children, they won’t have to choose – we are here. When they are rejected from other pantries because they live in a different town they don’t have to go hungry – we are here. We are pleased to offer a client-chice model for our distribution. This helps ensure our patrons are only getting the items they want and can use, cutting down on waste. |
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New Life Food Pantry has earned the
Guidestar 2020 Platinum Seal of Transparency. This is the highest level a non-profit can achieve. |
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