Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry

The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax, Missouri, Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: cereal, brownie mix, creamy peanut butter (16 oz.), Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, Chicken Helper, vegetables (15 oz. – canned potatoes, cut green beans, French style green beans, mixed vegetables, whole kernel corn, cream style corn, peas, carrots, kraut), and dish soap.

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. For after hours donations, call 816-261-2672.

The food pantry will be open August 17, 22, and 24 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The Tarkio Presbyterian Church will open the pantry in August.

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: small canned hams, complete pancake mix, syrup, deodorant, and toothbrushes.

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  Tuesday, September 5, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon; Friday, September 8, 5:00-6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, September 19, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon; and Friday, September 22, 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.