Immaculate Heart of Mary Food Pantry
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Pantry Hours
Monday: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tuesday: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Thursday: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Any day by appointment: 315-457-5787
Bread, clothing, and household items are available to all, free of charge, during open hours.Mission Statement
Mary's Pantry, as a ministry and outreach of IHM parish, serves as a vehicle for extending God's abundance in response to the need of individuals and families, of all cultures and beliefs, who request assistance to supplement their own resources for food and clothing. The staff and volunteers respond by extending God's love, compassion, and blessings through conversation, guidance, and the distribution of material items of food, clothing, and household necessities.
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Need Assistance?
If you, or someone you know, needs assistance, please visit our pantry during regular hours, or give us a call at 315-457-5787. All inquiries are confidential.
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Volunteer InformationWe are always thankful for and graciously welcome the generous donations we receive from our parishioners and our community.
If you are interested in volunteering to work in our pantry, please call 315-457-5787 to inquire.
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Mary's Pantry
Mary’s Pantry is located in a small house on the Parish property. Each room offers a different piece of the program. There is a “living room” for informal conversation with an information and referral table and daily bread and pastry. There are 2 rooms that contain the food portion of the food pantry. In addition, there is a clothing room - available to anyone at any time which includes clothing, coats, boots, and shoes for all ages. We have books available to adults and children to read, borrow, or keep. The community supports this effort with continual generous donations of gently used clothing, books, and household items. Those who have fallen in hard times usually need more than food. We talk with folks to find out the issues they are struggling with and what their potential barriers are. We offer support and links to a range of services in addition to increasing food security.
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace.
1 Peter 4:1 0
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Special Collections
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School supplies are available the last week of August. Children may bring in their school supply list and choose their supplies.
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A merry group of dedicated sandwich makers prepare and deliver 250-300 sandwiches to the Catholic Charities Men’s Shelter on the first and third Friday of each month.
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Mary’s Pantry offers a Thanksgiving basket to all families that use our pantry as well as to those in need in our community. At Christmas, we provide gifts from our Parish Giving Tree as well as a grocery gift card to each of our families.
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McDevitt grant provides an additional weekly meal package to families with school-age children to help to replace the meals that the children receive at school during the school year.
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