On February 3, the Food Cupboard of the First Presbyterian Church of Chili received a donation from the Odd Fellow and Rebekah Benefit Fund. This donation was presented by Kathy Bays and Jackie Dillon. The mission of the Odd Fellow and Rebekah organization is: “To help our fellow men, women and children who are in need or distress.” These funds will help the Chili Presbyterian Church’s Food Cupboard to purchase needed food and hygiene products for families in the Chili area and surrounding communities.
The First Presbyterian Church of Chili’s Food Cupboard first opened its doors in June of 2021. In the beginning, it serviced from three to five families in the area. Since then the cupboard has grown to assisting 70 to 85 families and feeding approximately 300 people each month. The Food Cupboard is also now a member of Foodlink, which has made it easier to secure needed food and hygiene items at a reduced cost.
The First Presbyterian Church of Chili’s Food Cupboard is open at 3600 Chili Avenue on the third Saturday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for drive-by food pick-up. No special requirements are needed to be met in order to receive food. The Food Cupboard is always looking for community members to assist with the operation. To volunteer, call the church at 585-889-9896. Food donations of hard to secure items, such as peanut butter, crackers, and breakfast cereal, are also being accepted. Food items can be dropped off at the church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
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