We are a choice pantry
A client-choice food pantry enables members to choose their own food like they would at a grocery store, rather than having bags of food pre-packaged for them by pantry staff. When clients can choose their own food it creates an atmosphere of respect and builds trust between clients, staff and volunteers.
The pantry also operates as an Ohio Benefit Bank site, helping clients register for benefits for which they qualify.
We are a total volunteer food pantry
Our 40+ volunteers are passionately committed to helping individuals and families in need within our community.
Our volunteers help by:
Answering the phone
Setting up shopping appointments
Processing paperwork
Assisting clients shop for food
Stocking shelves
Providing resources
Picking up donations
Offering a friendly smile
Directors
Charlie and Judy
Board Members
Our Partners
SEM Food Pantry partners with the FreeStore FoodBank to secure the majority of the food that is distributed to our clients. We also have commercial partners that provide a substantial amount of groceries to us. Many other business, civic, and religious groups hold food drives throughout the year to help stock our shelves, and several churches in the area also provide monetary assistance.
