S E R V I C E

Our congregation is committed to upholding a multicultural and diverse celebration of God and humanity.

We are not all the same, and the gifts and services we offer reflect our individuality and compassion.

We honor these contributions that together help us build a faith- and service-oriented community.

FOOD PANTRY

We strive to demonstrate the love of Christ by providing fresh food, grocery products and hygiene items to individuals and families in need in our community.

We collect, store, and distribute these goods on a weekly basis. Above all, we serve those in need with kindness, confidentiality, respect, and a smile.

THE RHINEBECK REFORMED CHURCH

FOOD PANTRY

WELCOMES FOOD, HYGIENE PRODUCTS & MONETARY DONATIONS

FIRST OF ALL, THANK YOU!

To say a hearty thanks to everyone in our community

who has generously donated much needed food and toiletry items,

as well as monetary donations and time as volunteers.

We are very grateful for all your support!

Food and hygiene item donations are always gladly accepted.

Please notify us beforehand.

You can call the church office at 845-876-3727,

send an email (office@rhinebeckreformed.org),

or send a message through the church website.

Thank you in advance

for your support and cooperation in following our guidelines!

WE ALWAYS NEED:

rice: brown/white in 1-pound bags
flour: 2- and 5-pound bags
sugar: 5-pound bags
cans of tuna / cans of water-packed chicken breast
cans of pumpkin
grape / apple fruit juice: 32 or 64 oz size
eggs
shelf-stable milk: 8-ounce for kids
fresh milk: half-gallons (regular, lactose-free, almond, or soy milk)
evaporated canned milk
canned soup: vegetarian and other (especially "chunky" soups)
broth: chicken or beef
raisins: 12 oz boxes
pasta, cereal, crackers (regular or gluten-free)

HYGIENE ITEMS:

toothbrushes
toothpaste
dental floss
shampoo & conditioner
deodorant

GUIDELINES:

We cannot accept opened/used or repackaged food, undated or expired food, or warped/damaged items of any kind. (The Regional Food Bank is quite strict about what pantries can accept for our and our clients' safety.)
Direct food purchases for the pantry -- brought from the grocery stores directly to the church -- are safer than taking the items into homes to donate them.
Members of the congregation or the public may donate food in the basket alongside the coat closet in Cordes Hall at their convenience during office hours (M - F, 10am - 3pm).

THE RHINEBECK REFORMED CHURCH

FOOD PANTRY

IS OPEN EVERY TUESDAY, 10am - NOON

AND NOW ALSO

THE FOURTH MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 5 - 7pm

6368 Mill Street (corner of South St and Route 9)

Church Phone: 845-876-3727

Email: office@rhinebeckreformed.org

PASTOR LUIS AND OUR VOLUNTEERS WELCOME ALL!

Emergency bags of food are available any day to anyone in immediate need. To coordinate a pick-up, please:

Call during office hours -- Mondays through Fridays between 10am and 3pm (845-876-3727)
Or leave a voicemail
Or send an email (office@rhinebeckreformed.org).

DONATIONS:

Bread Alone continues to provide bread for the guests who simply love it! Thank you.
Thanks to the Rhinebeck Community Gardens, the pantry receives seasonal fresh vegetables in addition to the potatoes, onions and apples that are provided.
The Rhinebeck Rotary and The American Legion, Montgomery Post 429 donate frequently with food and funds.
The pantry is grateful to our congregation and the community at large for its continued financial support, as well as donations of food and hygiene products.

Non-perishable food donations are accepted at any time, as are hygiene products. Perishable food donations are accepted during office hours only.
Monetary donations can be made to the Adopt a Program for Rhinebeck Reformed Church Food Pantry at the Regional Food Bank of NE NY, via online or snail-mail, or directly to the church via snail-mail.

PROCEDURES:

Pantry guests first check-in at Cordes Hall and complete a small amount of paperwork.
IDs with a current address for all people in the household are needed for new pantry guests. This includes children. (School letters, report cards, birth certificates or benefit cards are accepted.)
Based on the number of people in their families, guests then select their food and hygiene products from the choices list provided each week.
We ask guests bring re-usable bags to reduce paper waste. If they do not have these, the pantry provides them on a one-time basis.