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The Board of Directors Announces Appointment of Brandie Willson as Executive Director of Food Pantry
The Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of Brandie Willson as the new Executive Director of the Good Samaritan Food Pantry in Adel, Iowa. Brandie brings a wealth of experience to this role, having a background in nonprofit work, volunteer recruitment and management, and community outreach. In addition, Brandie has years of…
Read MoreHoliday Giving Helps Us All Year Long!
We hope this finds you well and enjoying all the blessings of this time of year. We have been working hard this past year to serve our growing communities and ask you to please consider a tax-deductible donation to the Good Samaritan Food Pantry. The cost of food continues to rise, and assistance from the Food…
Read MoreWe’re Hiring – Executive Director/Pantry Manager
Job Opening: Executive Director & Pantry Manager Location: Adel, IA Type: Full Time Reports To: GSFP Executive Committee of the Board of Directors Executive Director & Pantry Manager The Good Samaritan Food Pantry located in Adel, Iowa is looking for an Executive Director & Pantry Manager who is passionate about our mission to lend a…
Read MoreSign 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:…
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