Effective until further Notice The Marion County Food Bank will follow the guidelines listed below:
In an abundance of caution regarding the potential impact of COVID-19 virus, the Marion County Food Bank is moving to a drive-thru model pantry effective immediately.
The well-being and safety of volunteers and the households we serve is our utmost priority. We have stepped up our protocols to mitigate the spread of illness and to ensure food safety.
We are taking all possible precautions in the event the virus begins to have a wider impact.
We are in daily communication with appropriate agencies and we are continually evaluating the situation. Getting food out to those in need is and has always been our number one goal.
We do ask people to be patient with us as we implement this new distribution model. We will be offering pre-packed bags of food. We ask our guests to pull up to the front of our building, pop your trunk and we will load the food.
For seniors participating in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, please follow the same protocol, pull up, pop your trunk and we will bring our your food box.
Unfortunately, for our neighbors who were already struggling financially, this crisis has stretched budgets beyond their breaking point. While many have heeded the advice to stock up on food and other essentials, that’s a luxury some can’t afford.
When children are suddenly out of school, they lose access to school meals at the same time their parents may be losing work. There is an urgent need for additional food and funds to support those in our community who are most vulnerable to hunger. If you’re able to make a special gift right now, please do! Gifts can be made to ENTER INFO HERE AND AN ONLINE LINK IF POSSIBLE>
In an abundance of caution regarding the potential impact of COVID-19 virus, the Marion County Food Bank is moving to a drive-thru model pantry effective immediately.
The well-being and safety of volunteers and the households we serve is our utmost priority. We have stepped up our protocols to mitigate the spread of illness and to ensure food safety.
We are taking all possible precautions in the event the virus begins to have a wider impact.
We are in daily communication with appropriate agencies and we are continually evaluating the situation. Getting food out to those in need is and has always been our number one goal.
We do ask people to be patient with us as we implement this new distribution model. We will be offering pre-packed bags of food. We ask our guests to pull up to the front of our building, pop your trunk and we will load the food.
For seniors participating in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, please follow the same protocol, pull up, pop your trunk and we will bring our your food box.
Unfortunately, for our neighbors who were already struggling financially, this crisis has stretched budgets beyond their breaking point. While many have heeded the advice to stock up on food and other essentials, that’s a luxury some can’t afford.
When children are suddenly out of school, they lose access to school meals at the same time their parents may be losing work. There is an urgent need for additional food and funds to support those in our community who are most vulnerable to hunger. If you’re able to make a special gift right now, please do! Gifts can be made to ENTER INFO HERE AND AN ONLINE LINK IF POSSIBLE>
Marion County Food Bank
PO Box 153
906 East Main
Marion, Kansas 66861
PO Box 153
906 East Main
Marion, Kansas 66861
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The Marion County Food Bank is now open. We have identified a tremendous need, which we believe can be met with the cooperation of our helping agencies, church congregations and our business community.
You might ask, why food? Our under resourced neighbors have many pressing needs. We believe that it's the one variable in the budget. Rent is a set amount, utilities vary but must be paid, transportation, medicine all will take precedence over food. We believe that help with weekly food needs will make a difference. There is so much stress involved with poverty, food can mean hope to a family that is struggling. Food will help the children have better health and wellbeing. Food security might be just what a family needs to carry on. How can your agency, congregation or business help in providing such security? 1. Money is needed to buy groceries from Carlson’s or from the Kansas Food Bank Warehouse. 2. Volunteers are needed to transport food to our Food Bank and to stock our shelves. 3. The number of terrific volunteers who help people with their shopping will need to be expanded. Through association with the Marion Advancement Campaign (MAC), which has a 501c3 designation, cash donations can be used as deductions on business or personal income tax returns. Through our association with the Kansas Food Bank, cash donations can be doubled. Gene Winkler as treasurer for MAC, is the contact person for both such donations. We see our food bank as a point of contact, where we may be of further service as the needs arise. Please let us know if you would be willing to offer additional services to the people who visit the food bank. There have been discussions of nutrition classes and tutoring, budget assistance and educational help. The Marion County Food Bank is open each Monday from 9:00 a.m. to noon and each Thursday evening from 4:30 to 6:30. Please stop and see what blessings are brewing. We know this is the right thing to do. We ask you to join us in the community of hope. Sincerely, Gerald W. Henderson, Board Chairman Marion County Resource Center/Food Bank |
DONATE YOUR BIRTHDAY TO THE FOOD BANK
One wonderful way to celebrate your birthday is to give your gifts to the food bank. Here’s how: You can use Facebook by clicking on MENU, then click FUNDRAISER, after that click RAISE MONEY, then chose SOMETHING NOT ON FACE BOOK, you will be prompted to give your fundraiser a name like Marion County Food Bank, set you dollar amount and tell your story. “I’ve chosen to donate my birthday to something bigger than myself, so please, instead of a gift or a card, donate to my birthday goal!” ( just an example, speak from your heart) Then watch the wishes and money come in! You can decide how long you wish to run your fundraiser. You will be asked to supply your bank routing number and checking account number (on the bottom of your checks). Facebook deducts a small amount to handle your funds. When you end your fundraiser the funds are directly deposited into your checking account (about two weeks after you close). Then write a check to MAC/marion County food bank and either send it to a Gene Winkler or any member of our board. There of course can be old fashioned invitation through the mail or a party where all gifts are canned goods for the food bank. There is nothing to limit your birthday except your imagination! So dream big! |