WORKING TO SECURE AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER IN HANCOCK COUNTY
Here to help those in need
The Hancock County Food Pantry’s mission is to secure and distribute food to the needy in an effort to alleviate hunger in Hancock County. We serve residents of Hancock County who meet government minimum income guidelines during six weekly open hours. We are a 100% volunteer organization with over 150 volunteers and governed by a Board of Directors who meet monthly.
The Food Pantry secures food and non-food essentials (toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, laundry detergent, etc.) through purchases and donations. Our pantry purchases about half of what is distributed at significantly reduced costs through organizations such as Gleaners Food Bank. Donated items are received from individuals, churches, businesses, and organizations as well as the Midwest Food Bank, Abrahams & Sons, USPS food drive, the USDA, and local grocery chains.
FOR THOSE IN NEED OF HELP
1) You must be a resident of Hancock County. (Proof of residency is required at each visit (ID card, library card, lease agreement, bank statement, etc.).
2) You must meet income guidelines found here on our CLIENT FORM.
3) Come to the Food Pantry during our open FOOD DISTRIBUTION HOURS. HCFP personnel will enter your information into our computer.
4) Each client household is eligible to shop in our Pantry twice every calendar month.
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