Bethel Food Pantry Needs Supplies, Volunteers

Bethel CT

16 December, 2020

11:00 AM

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BETHEL, CT —The Bethel Community Food Pantry is still in need of food, as well as volunteers, going into the end-of-year holiday season. Each month, clients can visit on the first and third Tuesday and choose their own non-perishable food plus bread, fresh fruit and vegetables and, when available, meat and dairy products. The pantry can be found in the rear of the Bethel United Methodist Church, located at 141 Greenwood Avenue. The pantry serves Bethel residents who have obtained a ConneCT "gray card" or a referral letter from a doctor, social worker or clergyperson. Volunteers are needed to: Help stock pantry shelvesOrganize a food driveCollect personal hygiene itemsPick up donationsBag items for clientsPackage produce and breadPrepare shopping bags for clientsHelp clients carry bags to their cars Community service hours are available for youth. Pantry officials will also help organize group projects for confirmation classes, scout troops, etc. These are the items most needed: Canned fishCanned meatPeanut butterCanned fruitPaper towelsToilet PaperLaundry detergentCerealDisposable diapersDish soapDeodorantSanitary napkinsToothbrushesToothpasteDental FlossShampooConditioner To discuss scheduling and other ways you can get involved, contact BCFP at 203.947-1754 or email [email protected].