The Rock Port Food Pantry is low on the following items: Hamburger Helper, Chicken Helper, Tuna Helper, Jello pudding mixes, and grape jelly. 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, October 13, 5:00-6:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, October 17, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.

Monetary donations may be mailed to the Rock Port Ministerial Alliance, P.O. Box 164, Rock Port, MO 64482.

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The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax, Missouri, Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: tomato juice (46 oz. can), saltine crackers, flour (5 lbs.), boxed potatoes (au gratin, scalloped), chili style beans, pasta (ramen noodles, macaroni, medium egg noodles, spaghetti), beef or chicken pot pies, 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. For after hours donations, call 816-261-2672.

The pantry will be open the third and fourth Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 17, 19, 24, and 26, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The pantry will also be open in the evening from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on October 17.

The food pantry is located at 415 Main Street in Tarkio.