Food Bank for the Heartland is partnering with the Trinity United Methodist Church to host a mobile food pantry from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the church in Grand Island.
Nearly 30,000 pounds of food will be distributed for free to individuals and families who are food insecure. Volunteers from Trinity United Methodist Church who are calling themselves “Loaves and Fishes” will be assisting pantry clients.
A mobile pantry is a traveling food pantry that delivers food free of charge directly to individuals and families who need assistance for a one-day food distribution. The goal is to provide food where there is a high need but limited resources. Items to be distributed at the mobile pantry in Hall County include spaghetti, tomato sauce, canned pork and beans, cereal, pancake mix and other shelf-stable products along with perishable items, including a variety of fresh produce and bakery items.
The church is located at 511 N. Elm St. The food distribution will be in the northeast parking lot. Individuals and families living in Hall County and surrounding communities are welcome to attend. Those who come should bring boxes or bags to assist in carrying the food they receive. No identification is required to receive food.
Starting in October, the monthly mobile food pantry in Grand Island will be in a permanent location at the city of Grand Island Utilities Building at 1306 W. Third St. Mobile pantries for the rest of the year are scheduled on Oct. 28, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9.
Event to benefit Doug Johnson in leukemia battle
Life Pointe Church of the Nazarene in Grand Island will host a benefit for Doug Johnson, who is fighting acute myeloid leukemia, Sept. 30.
The event, which will be from 4 to 8 p.m., will include a silent auction and a bake sale. Free will donations will be collected.
The church is located at 1124 N. Broadwell Ave. To make donations, contact Joan Coleman at (402) 469-5506. For more information, contact Diana Johnson at (308) 383-5799.
Fall Festival planned in Elba
ELBA — The Elba United Methodist Church will be hosting its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 1 at the Elba Community Center.
Pork, cheesy potatoes, salads and desserts will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a free will offering.
An auction will include a handmade friendship quilt and many other items.
