Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry

The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: fruits (15-20 oz. – mixed fruit, peaches, pears, pineapple, mandarin oranges), tomato juice (46 oz. can), complete pancake mix, syrup (64 oz.), beef and chicken broth (14.5 oz. can), boxed macaroni and cheese, Chicken Helper, Jello and instant puddings (small boxes), chili style beans, canned pasta (beefaroni, SpaghettiOs), frozen pizzas, Blue Bonnet margarine (lb. sticks), and laundry detergent.

The board members will open the pantry from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on December 9, 11, 16, and 18. On Tuesday, December 9, the pantry will also be open in the evening from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

In December, coupons for hams will be distributed according to the family size. Families of one to three 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 their coupons to the Tarkio Hy-Vee to be redeemed.

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: beef stew, canned chicken, mandarin oranges, Minute Rice, strawberry jelly, peaches, fruit cocktail, honey, chocolate pudding, and men’s shaving cream.

The food pantry will be open  Friday, December 12, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, December 16, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.; and Friday, December 26, 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.