GOOD SHEPHERD
Fighting Hunger in Our Community
Located in the former Good Shepherd Church Rectory at 321 5th Street in Milford, Pennsylania, the Ecumenical Food Pantry has been in continuous operation since 1981. We provide supplemental and emergency groceries and toiletries to residents of Pike county who are facing food insecurity. Staffed completely by volunteers, the pantry is open weekly on Fridays from noon to 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm. to 7:30 pm. In addition to regular weekly distributions, we offer enhanced food offerings at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter that may include holiday meal staples such as turkeys and hams and other groceries for a festive meal. We are also the local distribution site for federally subsidized monthly food box program for senior citizens living on limited incomes. The pantry is a member of The Feeding America Network
Support our Mission
Our mission is to reduce food insecurity in Pike County using the power of volunteers and the generosity of the community. Since access to our nutritious food is a basic human right, we are committed to responding to the needs of our community through food distribution, education, and advocacy. Hunger is a reality in our own backyard -- for residents experiencing food insecurity -- one in five children experience food insecurity.
How You Can Help
Donating healthy food:
- Non-perishable items can be droped off at the pantry at any time and placed in the large blue containers on the far-right side of the front porch.
- Fresh produce and meat are always welcome. The best time to deliver perishables to the pantry is on Friday between the hours of 10 am. and 1 pm.
- For large or special donations, contact Nancy Potter, the pantry director at (570)618-1568 or email us at pikefoodpantry@gmail.com .
Donating Money
As a self-sustaining ministry of Good Shepherd Church and the Church's largest all-volunteer ministry, we strive to pay our own expenses. In addition to fixed expenses for insurance, electric, garbage collection, exterminators, rent and more, we purchase supplemental healthy foods, when needed, to ensure an adequate balanced supply for our guests.
- Your tax deductible donations are always needed and greatly appreciated.
- You can donate by check, made payable to the Ecumenical Food Pantry of Pike County-- mail to 321 5th St., Milford, PA 18337
Obtaining Assistance
If you are in need of our services and a resident of Pike County, you can come to the pantry any Friday evening between 6:30 pm. and 7:30 pm. to sign up for assistance. You do not need an appointment. Please bring with you proof of Pike County residency,
Client Choice Pantry
Most of us take for granted the choices we make when we go the grocery store. We stroll down the aisles and pick from a wide varity of foods. We are in control of what goes into our baskets. We attempt to apply this same concept at the Ecumenical Food Pantry. This is in contrast to distributing bags that are already filled with pre-selected groceries. We believe choice creates an atmosphere of dignity for our clients. Whether the trip to the pantry is a once a year, once a week occurrence, or when there are food supply issues in the family. Food needs cause worry and embarrassment that can either be magnified or minimized depending on the style of pantry operations. The choice pantry allows families the dignity of choosing their own food. Since families choose what they like and what will be useful to them there is little waste.
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