Posts by T. Radke
Sign Up to Receive Thanksgiving Groceries During Month of October
During the Thanksgiving season, the Good Samaritan Food Pantry offers shoppers groceries for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. The “Thanksgiving Basket” is in addition to the regular monthly food available to families who visit the food pantry. Any household interested in receiving a Thanksgiving Basket must sign up during the month of October. You can sign…
Read MoreKid’s Weekend Backpack Program
In collaboration with the the Food Bank of Iowa and the ADM and Van Meter School District, we offer a weekend BackPack Program for kids during the school year. The programs increases access to easy-to-prepare, single servings of food to school-aged children on weekends when school breakfast and lunch is not offered. How it works:…
Read More2023 Impact Report
2023 was a busy year at the food pantry in Adel, Iowa. 1450 families visited to shop the shelf stable pantry items that includes meat and dairy items when available. In addition there were another 3200 visits for fresh food (often called rescue food) which is perishable food donated by local stores. The pantry also…
Read MoreGrab & Go Kids Summer Food Bags
The Good Samaritan Food Pantry will continue to provide a weekly bag of food for children during the summer months. Similar to the weekend backpack program during the school year, kids can receive a bag of food each week. Summer weekly food bags will contain: 7 breakfast items 7 lunches 14 snacks Bags will be…
Read MoreVolunteer “Shoppers” Needed
If you are excited about joining in our mission to lend a helping hand by providing access to basic needs while offering connection and hope – we have a volunteer opportunity for you! Volunteers are needed at the Good Samaritan Food Pantry on Tuesdays from 11:45 am – 2 pm to help fill grocery orders…
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