.FUMC Food Pantry

Fredericksburg UMC Food Pantry

The Fredericksburg UMC Food Pantry provides USDA Food and other food items to our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Take a look at the descriptions below for service opportunities.

FUMC Pantry Open: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 2:00 - 4:00 PM

There are lots of ways serve!
MICAH Pantry To Go: Tuesday deliveries, pick up food and drop by someone who has no transportation - click here for this different sign up page

FUMC Food Pantry: A system of outside client check-in and self-serve boxed/bagged groceries is the in place. This takes a willing heart, a friendly smile and the ability to lift +/- 25 pounds.

BAG PREP / RUSH volunteer - Arrive at 1:15 or 1:30 to pre-pack cold bags and re-stock kitchen from the other supply rooms for the opening rush, until around 2:30 or later if we are really busy. Since we are open less days, there's typically more of a line when we open. Starting Feb 15, Pantry To Go deliveries will be picked up at 1:30. (1+ hour)
Outside Food Distribution (Kobler Kitchen/Patio): Prep bags with cold items per a posted "recipe" and move to a self-serve outdoor table and re-stock items in the kitchen. Be able to lift 25 pounds. Monday - Thursday and Saturday (2.5 hours) Please arrive at 1:45pm to set-up as clients line up at 2:00 pm
Client Check-in (Kitchen/Patio): Look folks up in a database to checkin or write on a clip board. Laptop and training is available. Monday - Thursday and Saturday (2.5 hours) Dress COOL, or serve from the Kobler Kitchen. Please arrive at 1:45pm to set-up as clients line up at 2:00 pm.
Weekly Alternate: Folks we can call as alternates (a.k.a. substitutes for the upcoming week, Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday).
Pack Food: You should be able to lift 25 pounds and pack 20-30 boxes. Each month we give out over 260 boxes! (1 hour).
Food Delivery Receiver: Help unload Food Bank truck, validate items on the delivery manifest are received. Put away frozen items. **Must be able to lift 40-50 lbs. (1.5 hours)

Requirements for all

One adult must serve with an all youth distribution/check-in team (SafeSanctuary with our security staff member close buy).
Those serving the community should arrive at 1:45 PM for setup before we start serving clients at 2:00 PM.
Masks are encouraged.

Thanks for your support and flexibility.

Questions or Need to cancel last minute? Email [email protected] or call Trish at 540-656-0905.

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