Bethesda Food Pantry & Food For Lane County Distribution
We opened our doors for Food for Lane County in April 2010 for twice-monthly distribution of food and other basic necessities. We primarily staff distribution with our own volunteers, but are happy to welcome volunteers from outside Bethesda.
We also offer an Emergency Food Closet during office hours.
The following items are very beneficial to our clients:
- Toiletries and especially feminine hygiene products
- Individually wrapped single-serve snacks
- Top ramen
- Jelly or jam
- Spaghetti and sauce
- Sugar and flour
- Tuna and crackers
- Peanut butter
- Water bottles
- Bread
- Canned food w/pop-top lids
- Oatmeal individual bags
- Boxed milk
- Hamburger helper and ground beef
- Butter and eggs
- Pre-made meals (non-perishable)
- Oil, spices, salt, pepper
- Tea bags, instant coffee
- Seeds for planting
- Cake mix and frosting
- Dishwashing liquid
- Stovetop stuffing
- Instant potatoes
- Single-serve packets of sauces & butter
- Chocolate
- Dog and cat food
Donations can be brought during church office hours in containers convenient for transferring to the appropriate storage location.
This Institution is an equal-opportunity employer and provider.
Food Pantry Distribution
We distribute on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month, from 9:30am – 12pm, first come, first served. Set-up is the day before (Friday) at 12pm.
Emergency Food Closet
Bethesda’s office staff operates the Emergency Food Closet during office hours, Monday – Thursday, 9am – 1pm. There are a variety of non-perishable food items available.
Little Sprouts
The goal of our Little Sprouts program is to send a Snack Pack home on the weekend with each child in Bethel School District Elementary Schools, specifically those at risk for hunger.
We are now delivering over 200 bags a week to the five elementary schools in the Bethel School District. Some of the schools continue to increase the number of bags they need.
Each Little Sprouts Snack Pack includes individual servings of:
- Applesauce
- Granola Bar
- Oatmeal
- Fruit Chews
- Ramen
- Juice Box
- Granola
It costs between $1000-$1200 a month to keep the program going. Any financial gifts are very much appreciated.
Please consider sponsoring a child, giving $100 at one time, or a monthly donation of $10 over the school year. You can pair with another family (or several) to sponsor a child.
We would love for this program to not only continue, but be expanded to include even more children.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support for this vital community ministry.