Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry

The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: apple juice (64 oz.), saltine crackers, cake mixes (chocolate or white), beef and chicken broth (14.5 oz. can), Tuna Helper, Chicken Helper, Jello and instant puddings (small boxes), vegetables (15 oz. – canned potatoes, cut green beans, French style green beans, mixed vegetables, whole kernel corn, cream style corn, peas, carrots, kraut), tomatoes (diced, diced chili ready, tomato sauce, rotel), pork and beans, pasta (ramen noodles, macaroni, medium egg noodles, spaghetti), canned pasta (beefaroni, SpaghettiOs), frozen pizzas, Blue Bonnet margarine (lb. sticks), and laundry detergent.

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

Donations to the food pantry, especially monetary donations, are always appreciated. Donations may be sent to Anita Sutter, treasurer, at 26287 290th Street, Fairfax, MO 64446.

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

Rock Port Food Pantry

The Rock Port Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry is low on the following items: Cheerios, Raisin Bran, corn flakes, instant potatoes, stuffing mix, vanilla icing, pancake mix, elbow macaroni, tomato sauce, Minute Rice, diced tomatoes, chili, beef stew, SPAM, chicken, chili beans, pinto beans, ranch dressing, cooking oil, jelly, pineapple, peaches, pears, apricots, fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges, honey, floor cleaner, toilet cleaner, sponges, shampoo (women’s and men’s), and dish soap.

The food pantry will be open Tuesday, January 6, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon; Friday, January 9, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon; and Friday, January 23, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Donations can be taken to the Rock Port United Methodist Church, 211 W. Opp, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and placed in the shopping cart. Monetary donations may be mailed to the Rock Port Ministerial Alliance, P.O. Box 164, Rock Port, MO 64482.

If you would like to volunteer, contact Rebecca Liess at 660-253-3535.