About Us
The 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. As the pantry grew, the decision was made to create the New Life Food Pantry a 501[c]3 organization, in 2016.
In 2020, through the generosity of donors and grantors, we purchased and modified two shipping containers to serve as storage and distribution for our pantry. We are now able to accept larger quantites of food, including fresh produce for weekly distribution. We currently serve between 70-80 families each week thanks to our dedicated staff of about 40 volunteers.
In 2024, we achieved our second major project, again through the generosity of donors and grantors, and purchased a gazebo to protect our patrons from the elements while they wait for their turn in the pantry. This has been a very welcomed addition to our site.
In 2020, through the generosity of donors and grantors, we purchased and modified two shipping containers to serve as storage and distribution for our pantry. We are now able to accept larger quantites of food, including fresh produce for weekly distribution. We currently serve between 70-80 families each week thanks to our dedicated staff of about 40 volunteers.
In 2024, we achieved our second major project, again through the generosity of donors and grantors, and purchased a gazebo to protect our patrons from the elements while they wait for their turn in the pantry. This has been a very welcomed addition to our site.
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 VisionOur next major project is to repave our parking lot. The safety of our patrons and staff is paramount and the current state of the pavement presents hazards, especially in poor weather.
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Beyond FoodIn addition to helping ANYONE IN NEED with food, we provide personal care items, diapers, drinks, health and nutrition products and occasionally household goods.
We offer free access to blood pressure checks, blood sugar monitoring, Cholesterol screening, and free flu shots through our partner agencies. We also bring in specialists, when available, to assist our patrons with insurance, housing, utility assistance, nutrition and other emergency needs. 
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Why we are hereThe experience here is unique.. We provide assistance 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 have always offered a client-choice model for our distribution.
This helps ensure our patrons are only getting items they want and will use, and are culturally appropriate, cutting down on waste.
In 2024, we rescued over 244,480 lbs. of food that would have been in a landfill.
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New Life Food Pantry has earned the
Candid 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency. This is the highest level a non-profit can achieve. |
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