KINGWOOD — More than 2,006 people were helped by area food pantries in December.
Tammy Laney, director of Food for Preston, said programs provide assistance for 1,700 people each month. During the holidays, she said, that number increases 18 percent.
Food pantries located throughout the county are listed below.
Kingwood — Kingwood Apostolic Food Pantry, 304-864-6153; NCWV Community Action Food Vouchers, 304-329-1028; Raymond Wolfe Food Pantry, 304-329-3644; Salvation Army Food Pantry 304-329-1245; Starting Points Baby Pantry, 304-329-1968
Bruceton Mills — North Preston Food Pantry, 304-379-7516
Masontown/Reedsville — Valley Food Pantry, 304-680-6340
Rowlesburg — South Preston Food Pantry, 304-434-3059
Terra Alta/Aurora/Cranesville — Terra Alta Food Pantry 304-789-6276
Tunnelton/ Howesville/Fellowsville — Shepherd’s Tent Food Pantry (emergency only), 304-568-2962 or 681-753-1789
