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Community Food Pantries...

It is difficult to imagine that people go hungry in Bucks County, but the fact is almost 30% of all Americans go hungry EVERY day. No, it's not the same type of hunger we see in pictures taken in Third World countries, but it exists just the same and it is an increasing problem in the US and here in our community.

In May of 2005, the Penndel Food Pantry served 358 individuals- in May of 2008, the Penndel Food Pantry served over 2000 individuals!

In fact, in May of 2008, Housing Group served over 3000 individuals at our three community food pantries. The rising gas and food prices mean that those neighbors who struggle month-to- month can not keep food on their table without assistance. We are also seeing older folks (65 and older) who are trying to stretch a fixed income.

We need your help to keep those pantry shelves stocked for the summer, traditionally the slowest time for food donations. Maybe you can organize a food drive at your community pool, in your neighborhood or at your church. Scroll down the page for easy "how-to-run-a-food-drive" instructions. If you don't have time to run a food drive you can donate online right now. Just click on the DONATE button at the top of the page!

We realize the economy is making it tough for everyone- but the folks using our pantries are choosing between eating and putting gas in the car so they can get to work...that's a tough choice to make!

We don't want to turn anyone away and say "sorry we can't help; no food for you." Please give what you can to make a difference right here in Bucks County.

For more information about accessing the pantry, to volunteer, or donate foods please contact the Community Food Pantry nearest you: our Volunteer Coordinators are there to answer your questions!

Doylestown: Kate kbianchini@bchg.org or 215-345-1492
Penndel: Kathy kschoepfer@bchg.org or 215-750-4341
Milford Square: Karen kjenei@bchg.org or 215-529-5519

Food Pantry Hours of Operation

PENNDEL DOYLESTOWN MILFORD SQUARE
Monday
9:30am-12:30pm		 Wednesday
5:30pm-8:00pm		 Tuesday
5:00pm-7:30pm
Wednesday
9:30am-12:30pm		 Thursday
10:30am-1:30pm		 Thursday
5:00pm-7:30pm
Thursday
6:00pm-8:00pm		 Sunday
10:30am-1:00pm		 Saturday
10:00am-2:00pm

The Community Food Pantries serve over 1600 families every month, and those numbers are growing- we need food!

The Community Food Pantries receive state and federal funding BUT we rely on the community to keep the shelves stocked.

Some of the food items we always need are:

fruit tuna spaghetti sauce sugar
gravy chunky soups rice coffee
microwave meals powdered milk cereal salad dressing


Kid friendly foods:

spaghettios raviolis fruit cups applesauce
peanut butter grape jelly fruit roll-ups baby food

Food Drives are a fun and easy way to make a big contribution- here's all the info you need to get started:

  • Call the Community Food Pantry nearest you and speak to one of our Volunteer Coordinators
  • Collect containers or boxes for donated items
  • Designate a drop-off location for donated items
  • Designate a go-to person to organize it all
  • Design and distribute a flyer to publicize the drive

  • Who? Families can organize a drive, Girl and Boy Scout troops, reading clubs , just about anybody can do this... including YOU!!
  • When? Anytime!!! Hunger knows no season-food drives are needed all year long.
  • What? Plan a general drive or choose a theme: Tons o' Tuna, Veggie Blasters, Pounds of Peanut Butter, etc.
  • Where? Anywhere, any organization- schools, businesses, places of worship, office parks, apartment complexes, YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!
  • Why? This type of service teaches valuable lessons about philanthropy and how a community supports each other... and its fun to help others!

    For more information about accessing the pantry or to volunteer, or donate food please contact the Community Food Pantry nearest you: our Volunteer Coordinators are there to answer your questions!

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