By Paula Scott
The Icon recently toured the Ada Food Pantry, a non-profit organization that provides food assistance twice a week from the Ada Presbyterian Church at 201 S. Main St., with its own entrance on Lincoln Ave.
Volunteer Beth Gray explained that the food pantry, created in 1976 and renovated in 2006 by local Habitat for Humanities volunteers, is experiencing an increased demand for services, likely because inflation has impacted so many households.
As the attached chart (on page 2) shows, demand was higher about five years ago. However, the local need is currently growing. In November alone, seven new families signed up for food assistance.
The Food Pantry is best known for the opportunity for income eligible individuals who live in Ada or Liberty Township, or who have an Ada postal address, to select items they need from the pantry shelves. Canned goods and other shelf stable items are available, as well as bread, eggs, milk, cheese and frozen meats. In November, a bonus frozen turkey breast is offered. At Easter and at the Fourth of July, ham and barbecued beef are available. The Pantry also provides gift cards to Community Market.
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