Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry

The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax, Missouri, Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: fruits (15 to 20 oz. size), cereal, complete pancake mix, syrup (64 oz.), beef and chicken broth (14.5 oz. cans), creamy peanut butter (16 oz.), Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, Chicken Helper, and toilet paper.

Monetary donations are also appreciated as the money allows the shelves to be stocked with the items that are low. Donations intended for the local food pantry need to be given directly to the pantry. Donations given to Second Harvest do not come back to the local pantry. For after hours donations, call 816-261-2672.

In December coupons for hams will be distributed according to family size. Families of one to three people will receive a coupon for half of a ham. Families with four or more will receive a coupon for a whole ham. Clients must take the coupons to Tarkio Hy-Vee to be redeemed.

Board members will open the pantry December 6, 8, 13, and 15 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The pantry will also be open Tuesday, December 6, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. In January 2023, volunteers will open the food pantry on January 17, 19, 24, and 26.

If schools are closed due to inclement weather, the food pantry is also closed. If schools experience a two-hour delay, the food pantry will also delay opening until 10:00 to 12:00 noon.

The food pantry is located at 315 Main Street in Tarkio.

Rock Port Food Pantry

The Rock Port Food Pantry is low on the following items: peanut butter, jelly, cooking oil, mandarin oranges, small canned hams, Spam, fruit juice, crackers, spaghetti sauce, elbow pasta, pancake mix, ketchup, and crackers.

Items can be taken to the Rock Port United Methodist Church, 211 W. Opp. The food pantry is located in the fellowship hall. The food pantry will be open Friday, November 25, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, December 6, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon; Friday, December 9, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Deecember 20, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon; and Friday, December 23, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Monetary donations may be mailed to the Rock Port Ministerial Alliance, P.O. Box 164, Rock Port, MO 64482. Write Food Pantry on the memo line. You can also contact the Rock Port Ministerial Alliance at 660-253-3535.