Serving Fayette County Since 1984

WHO WE ARE:
The Fayette County is an ecumenical mission project of the First Presbyterian Church, 214 N. Hinde St., Washington C.H. OH., 43160.  The Pantry has been in operation since 1984 and serves families and individuals in Fayette County who are struggling financially by providing food assistance.  We are an ecumenical mission project and a 100% volunteer organization relying on Churches, Service Clubs, Businesses and individual donations for our funding.  One hundred percent of all donations are used for the purchase of food. 

Recipients may receive food at the Pantry once a month.  They are required to show financial need by filling out the “Federal and State Eligibility to Take Food Home Form” based on income.   These forms are kept and updated each time a recipient comes to the pantry.  We are a choice pantry which allows families to choose what their family will use from a large variety of both fresh and canned food items.  The amount of food received is based on family size. 

The first half of 2011 had a 51% increase in families using the pantry over the same period in 2010.  We served 1,870 families from January 2011 to June 2011.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP:
 - Make monetary donations payable to “The Fayette County Food Pantry”; send to First Presbyterian Church,  P.O. Box 217., Washington C.H OH. 43160

 - Donate food items to the food pantry; location at First Presbyterian Church, 214 N Hinde St., Washington C.H. OH., 43160.  Church office opens 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. Daily.

- Have a fundraising competition between another local business or service organization
- Exhibit Donation Jars at your organization or business.
- Donate your time by calling the FPC and putting your name on the volunteer listing.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How can I help someone in need?  A referral form from one of the local agencies listed below is necessary.  This referral form, along with personal identification can then be brought to the pantry for food.

How many times can a family receive food?  The Fayette County Food Pantry has been set up as an emergency and supplemental food bank.  A family or individual can receive help one time every month.

What are the hours of operation for the Pantry?
Monday – Wednesday – Friday
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – CLOSED ALL LEGAL HOLIDAYS

REFERRALS:
Referrals can be obtained from:  Fayette County Community Action – Fayette County Job and Family Services – Local Churches, Schools, Head Start and the Homeless Shelters.

Items Most Needed:
Cereal – Peanut Butter  – Canned Vegetables – Spaghetti Sauce – Instant Potatoes – Powdered Milk – Canned Meats – Canned Fruit – Soups Crackers – Spaghetti/Rice

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