Greater Pittston Food Pantry of St. John the Evangelist Parish Care and Cocnern Ministries celebrating its eighth anniversary

PITTSTON — The Greater Pittston Food Pantry of the St. John the Evangelist Parish Care and Concern Ministries recently celebrated its eighth anniversary serving local, low-income families.

The food pantry has grown from serving 25 families per week to the present 80 households per week and over 800 families have registered over the past year.

Due to the generous support of the community, the pantry’s services have been enhanced by the donation of a van, computers, stainless steel shelving, a two-door refrigerator and a walk-in freezer.

As a member of “Feeding America,” a national network, the pantry received the majority of its food from the Weinberg Regional Food Bank along with community support to help families at “food risk.” Nutrition Education is provided by Commission on Economic Opportunity nutritionists. Coordinators Peggy Burke and Carl Boos receive regular ServeSafe Food Handling Training through the Weinberg Food Bank.

Families whose incomes fall within the Federal Government Poverty Guidelines and who reside in Greater Pittston are eligible to receive food every five weeks if appointments are available.

The food pantry is located at 37 William St. and registrations for food assistance, assistance in conducting a food driving, or making donations can be made by calling 570-654-9923.

The Greater Pittston Food Pantry of the St. John the Evangelist Parish Care and Concern Ministries recently celebrated its eighth anniversary serving local, low income families. The food pantry has grown from serving 25 families per week to the present 80 households per week and over 800 families have registered over the past year. In photo, from left, clockwise, Carl Boos, Barbara Clarke, Bob Clarke, Linda Morgan, Pat Rinish, Dan Jones, Rosemary Curry, Jean Mudlock, Ann Rose and Don McCawley.

http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web1_FoodPantry.jpg.optimal.jpgThe Greater Pittston Food Pantry of the St. John the Evangelist Parish Care and Concern Ministries recently celebrated its eighth anniversary serving local, low income families. The food pantry has grown from serving 25 families per week to the present 80 households per week and over 800 families have registered over the past year. In photo, from left, clockwise, Carl Boos, Barbara Clarke, Bob Clarke, Linda Morgan, Pat Rinish, Dan Jones, Rosemary Curry, Jean Mudlock, Ann Rose and Don McCawley. Submitted photo