The Food Pantry is a non-profit organization which strives to improve the quality of life for community residents who are temporarily experiencing difficulty providing sufficient food and household staples for themselves. Throughout the school year the Food Pantry receives food and non-food items from schools, churches, individuals and businesses, and they in turn provide what is needed to those expressing need. During the summer months however, donations reach a critically low point, and right now the need is still urgent. They are always in need of canned meats like chicken, tuna and Spam, boxed potato mixes, canned or bottled pasta products such as Spaghetti-Os and pasta sauce. Household and personal items are always needed, such as toothpaste and toothbrushes, shampoo, paper towels and toilet paper, bar or liquid soaps, detergent and other cleaning supplies. And don’t forget pets! A bag of cat or dog food can make the difference between having a pet and having to give it up for adoption.

When you come to the first Band and Choir concerts this month, please remember to bring a food or non-food item with you and leave it in one of the large, brightly decorated barrels in the Performing Arts Center lobby. Then enjoy a fabulous concert presented by our wonderfully talented musicians and vocalists. Donations will be accepted throughout the school year—it’s always the right time to help those less fortunate.