Otsego County
Food Pantry
Volunteer Opportunities: If your church is currently a participating member, support its activities with food and/or cash, or help man the pantry on its appointed weeks. If your church is not a member, work towards establishing a food pantry team with parishioners. You may also contact any of the Food Board members.
Monetary Contributions
Monetary contributions can be made to:
Otsego County Food Pantry
P.O. Box 1976
Gaylord, MI 49734-1976
Referrals
Referrals to the Food Pantry are made by D.H.S., Otsego County 1st Call for Help, and area churches.
(2-Week Supply for a Family of Four)
10 cans of fruit
13 cans of soup & 6 Ramen Noodles
2 boxes of tuna or burger helper
4 cans of tuna, canned meat, or salmon
2 packages or 6 cans potatoes
4 cans tomatoes, 2 cans tomato sauce
13 cans vegetables
5 cans pork & beans or kidney beans
2 peanut butter & 1 jelly
1 baking mix
2 boxes pasta and 2 sauce
4 boxes of Jell-O
1 syrup
2 juice
1 oil
4 cereal
1 box crackers
5 boxes macaroni & cheese
1 rice or rice product
2 dessert items
8 rolls toilet paper
If available we add one each of
the following:
hand soap, dish soap, laundry soap, dry/canned milk, canned meals
(stew/chili, etc.), macaroni and bread products.
Each family also receives a voucher which entitles them to receive meat, fresh fruits, vegetables and diary products from a local grocery store.
| Marian Schlemmer | Chairperson |
| Judy Doan | Vice Chairperson |
| Sandy Mammoser | Secretary |
| Frank Rock | Treasurer |
January 2012 |
Please feel free to contact any of the board members above or send correspondence to:
Otsego County Food Pantry
P.O. Box 1976
Gaylord, MI 49734-1976
How to Access Services
Anyone
living or working in Otsego County is eligible for services through the
Food Pantry two times per year. A valid picture ID, as well as proof
of residence or employment is needed.
Register at the main entrance of the United Way, 116 E. Fifth St., Gaylord, MI. Hours of operation are 12:00 - 2:00 daily, NO weekends or holidays.
Visit the Otsego Community Connection
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