The Bluffton Food Pantry regularly distributes food and other essential supplies to approximately 50 families in the area. 

The panty’s supplies are currently running low so volunteers from English Lutheran Church are coordinating a food drive from Saturday, June 22, through Tuesday, June 25.

Food pantry donations may be dropped off at the BFR, English Lutheran Church, or St. John’s United Church of Christ.  The below items are needed before the next distribution day, which is Saturday, July 20.

Here is a list of items the food pantry welcomes as donations:

Personal items:  lotions, creams, hair care products, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, bath soaps, soft soaps

Paper items:  paper towels, toilet paper, Kleenex tissues

Non-perishable food items:

• tuna
• baked beans
• hamburger and tuna helper
• peanut butter
• cereals of all kinds
• canned fruits
• macaroni and cheese
• spaghetti products – both noodles and sauces
• Spaghettios and similar products
• chunky soups such as Progresso or Campbell’s Chunky