Feed My Sheep Update-Proceeds from the Feed My Sheep Bake Sale, held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 were distributed at East Missouri Action Agency on Thursday, April 12, 2018. Checks were allocated to 5 food pantries in St. Francois County (St. Vincent de Paul-Immaculate Conception (Park Hills), St. Vincent de Paul-St. Joseph (Bonne Terre), Bismarck Church of God Food Pantry (Bismarck), Elvins Food Pantry (Park Hills) and House of Praise Food Pantry (Desloge)). Allocation was based upon the percentage of total individuals served by all 5 pantries. SVDP President, Jessica Hawkins, was there to receive a check for $6,048.00 (based upon 25.2% of the individuals served) on behalf of the Immaculate Conception Food Pantry. The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at Immaculate Conception is located in the parish hall. Operating hours are Friday, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Please contact SVDP if you have food needs. SVDP should continue to meet monthly, usually on the last Friday of the month. Meeting should be in the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall following Friday Food Pantry (about 9:30 a.m.?) Next meeting should be Friday, September 28, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. The Immaculate Conception Food Pantry is open every Friday, 7:30-9:30 a.m., weather permitting. Any cancellations due to extreme weather conditions will be announced on local radio. The St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry at Immaculate Conception Church partners with many agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA is a equal opportunity provider. Our food pantry does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion or sex. President: Jessica Hawkins Treasurer: Denise Sisk Contact Person: Clay Whitener Save your Best Choice barcode labels! Labels can be redeemed to help non-profits. Clip labels from Best Choice brand groceries and drop labels off at either Immaculate Conception or St. John the Apostle. The Immaculate Conception Food Pantry benefits from money earned through redeeming these barcodes. Don't have the time to clip? Drop off the entire label. We'll find someone to cut the barcode from the label. Locally you can buy Best Choice brand items at any Country Mart grocery store in St. Francois County or at Mike's Market in Bismarck.   |
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