Thanksgiving Ingathering for the Food Pantry

The $17.64 Challenge

Last year, the Westminster/Downtown Food Pantry’s fall food drives and “In-Gatherings” were the most successful ever. We hope to break the 2020 record this year. Prices have increased by 5% so we’re calling it the $ 17.64 challenge.

 

$17.64 is the amount it currently costs the pantry for a one-month client’s service with Feeding America prices. We have included a list of the products we typically provide and our associated costs. This cost is lower than it would normally be because of unusually low-priced USDA products from Feeding America. For only $17.64 you can provide a monthly service to a neighbor in-need from Heartside. Multiples of our cost provide multiples of services. EX: $ 35.28 = two services; $52.92 = three services; etc.

 

Additionally, this is the time of year when we usually offer “Holiday Baskets.” The baskets would typically be all the ingredients and specials for a holiday feast, including a turkey. Due to COVID–19, this can’t happen per normal this year either. As an alternative we are planning to offer 250 clients a $20 food-only gift card at Meijer. We did not budget for this $5,000 expense—but we know how much our clients appreciate the extra help during the holiday season.

How You Can Participate

You can bring in items from the list below to donate to church. You can also use the link below to make a monetary donation to cover $17.64 or another amount!

Need more info or have questions?

Contact Food Pantry Director Angie Kelley at angiek@wpcgr.org.