The Pantry is the hub of our reality; all our other services are spokes, which radiate out from that center. This applies not only to our history and our present circumstances, but it will remain to be true in the future no matter what other services we take on.
The Pantry is the reason for which nearly all of our neighbors initially come see us. Since the Pantry is at the center of our existence it has the prominent place in our logo. The color orange is warm and inviting. Paired with the Apple Green it creates a focal point and immediately tells the viewer what this is. Read full post
The day is steadily approaching when The Pantry will move to its new location. At the end of April, we signed the Purchase Agreement for a 22,300 square foot building located at 5308 S. Division Ave. The building has ‘great bones,’ as the kids these days say. Structurally the building is very sound and has a newer roof. A great deal of work is needed: heating and cooling systems need updated or replaced and a build out of offices and classrooms is also greatly needed, but it is all very doable. Read full post
Since 1985, The Pantry (formerly known as John Knox Food Pantry) has provided low-income residents of southeastern Kent County with a full menu of life-sustaining services: emergency food, holiday giving programs, social services referrals and more recently; community gardens, health and wellness education and fitness programs. Read full post
Corporate Sponsors, Board Members, Staff and Volunteers Unite to Fight Hunger at the Hunger Walk 2015 .
The annual Hunger Walk is always a great place to see the community gather around the issue of hunger, local and global hunger. Read full post
