CARE Pantry

Every first and third Tuesday of the month, we hold our CARE Pantry distribution days. Everyone who partakes comes at noon for devotions and a lunch. They then proceed up to the CARE Pantry to go shopping for the household or hygiene products they are in need of.

CARE Pantry pamphlet

Helping meet the needs of the body and soul for those in our community.

CARE Pantry

Christian - Our goal is to show Christ's love to those in our community, to take seriously the call of Jesus to serve one another.

Assistance - Assist people by providing items that will help them care for themselves and their families during difficult times.

Relationships - We desire to build relationships through our CARE Pantry. We seek to serve and connect with those in our community.

Encourage - To support others in their journey, we aspire to give them the confidence and hope they need both spiritually and physically to know they are loved by God.

Items Offered:

* Hygiene products:

Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, deodorant, shaving cream, razors, feminine products, oral products, lotion, Band-aids, hand sanitizer, facial tissue, and toilet paper

* Baby supplies:

Diapers, wipes, shampoo, lotion, baby wash, and diaper rash ointment

* Children supplies:

Shampoo, conditioner, hair detangler spray, body wash, toothpaste, and toothbrushes

* Teens:

Feminine products, face wash, hair gel, and deodorant

* Items for the Elderly:

Denture tablets, bladder control products, adult diapers

* Household items:

Laundry and cleaning supplies, garbage bags, food storage bags, aluminum foil, wax paper, and clear plastic wrap

* Birthday kits are also available for those children celebrating a birthday that month.

Referrals

Referrals are needed for those that want to pick up supplies. They may be made by a pastor from a local church or from a social service agency, such as:

* Kandiyohi County Family Services

* Heartland Community Action Agency

* The Link in New London

* The Kandiyohi Area Food Shelf

* The Salvation Army

* UCAP

Call 320-796-2650 for more information on how to get a referral.

Special Thanks

The CARE Pantry is made possible with donations and support by:

* Hope Presbyterian Church members

* Hope Presbyterian Women

* Hope Presbyterian Deacons

* Local support

A special thank you to the United Way of Kandiyohi County for supporting the CARE Pantry!