The Schulenburg Area Food Pantry served 157 families in October with a total of 496 individuals. The Pantry had five new clients with a total of 18 individuals. The amount of food given out was 7,776 pounds. Food donated was 3,162 pounds. The volunteer hours were 243.
The Pantry would like to thank all individuals and organizations who donated monetary and food items in October. The donations help keep the shelves stocked for distribution.
Anyone wishing to donate non-perishable food can leave it in the drop box located on the north side of the building or drop it off at the Pantry between 8 and 11 a.m. on Thursday. Perishable items may be dropped off at the Pantry between 8 and 9 a.m. on Thursday so they can be made available that morning. Monetary donations may be dropped off at the Pantry between 9 and 11 a.m. on Thursday or mailed to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry, P.O. Box 146, Schulenburg, TX 78956.