August at Food Independence
The August distribution went super smooth thanks to our great volunteers. TEFAP is going very well and we continue to receive quality food each month. We distributed 329 Boxes with the[…]
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Food Independence Update
We are excited to announce we have passed the inspection for the USDA Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). With this program, we will have access to free fresh produce, meat,[…]
Food Independence Update
September was a great month at the pantry. The leadership transition is going smoothly. Some facts for the month: In September we distributed 350 food boxes that went to 323[…]
Happy Birthday Food Independence!
Food independence distributed our first boxes in July 2020. Under a hundred but the beginning of a wonderful and fulfilling journey. We now distribute close to 400 boxes of food,[…]
Need for Food Independence services continues to grow
Food Independence was hot on a cold January day! 414 food boxes were distributed. That is the highest ever total for January and 2nd highest ever for a non-holiday (November,[…]
Food Independence Highlights for 2024
Demand for the services provided by Food Independence continues to grow. Over 157,000 pounds of food was delivered to an average of 360 households, increasing close to 400 families during[…]
Food Independence: HERE WE GROW AGAIN!
Last Spring, demand for food assistance soared at Food Independence, as expected. Covid-era supplements for SNAP and other income/need related programs were ending. Food programs nationwide braced for an increase[…]
441 Hello, this is FOOD INDEPENDENCE. How can we help you?
441 is not a new emergency number. It is how many boxes of food we distributed on April 25 to 966 of our neighbors, family, and friends in 396 households[…]