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Hancock County Food Pantry fee
In early 1986, a group of members from area churches met and made plans to open a community food pantry. The purpose was to provide food to families facing emergencies such as the loss of jobs or illness.
The Hancock County Food Pantry was opened in May, 1986. A state charter was obtained and free quarters were made available by Civil Defense
in their office on Old Spanish Trail. The Episcopal Church made the initial donation.
The pantry is now located in the old jail where Civil Defense has moved.
The pantry is staffed and operated entirely by volunteers from local churches. Each church has a director of volunteers. Approximately 60 volun-
teers are associated with the pantry.
The pantry is funded primarily by church members, clubs, organizations and other individuals who are friends of the pantry and is assisted by the United Way.
In the vestibule of each church is a collection box for the deposit of non-perishable foods. Each week the food is delivered
>to the pantry, aL cash donations.
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