Belgrade State Bank donated more than 600 pounds of beef and sausage to two food pantries in St. Francois County - House of Praise Food Pantry and Elvins Food Pantry.
Each food pantry received about 250 pounds of beef and 60 pounds of sausage.
While many food pantries receive non-perishable food from the community, many struggle to provide meat to those they serve. Many of the recipients at the Elvins Food Pantry are senior citizens on a fixed Social Security income.
If someone is in need of assistance please contact the East Missouri Action Agency at 573-431-0103. They have many available resources and can assign families to a local food pantry.
