Pantry 279

13 hours ago

Missed Thanksgiving Sign up? Didn't pick up your box? Just need Thanksgiving food? We have all the extras back at the Pantry and available Mon-Wed during Regular Hours. Mon & Wed 3-6, Tues 1:30 - 4 for seniors, 4-6 for all. While supplies last.
Can you still pick up your regular weekly food? YES, you can just pick up regular food OR both, as long as you have not already picked up Thanksgiving food.
Your pick up day is Saturday, BUT we are CLOSED this Sat for holidays, what can you do?? You can come Tues or Wed to replace you Saturday.
I didn't like what I got for Thanksgiving, can I swap it out? NO you made your choice, it's too confusing to change now. We have tons of great food in regular food that you can get to supplement. ... See MoreSee Less

Pantry 279

14 hours ago

Thank you, truly, to everyone who took the time to vote for Pantry279 and helped us win Platinum in the Community Votes Bloomington 2025 awards. Your belief in our mission, your kindness, and your constant support mean more than we can ever say. We couldn’t do any of this without our community standing beside us. 💙

#Pantry279 #CommunityVotesBloomington #PlatinumWinner #GratefulHeart #ThankYouBloomington #CommunityStrong #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #FoodPantryLove #BloomingtonIndiana #GiveBack #SupportLocal #TogetherWeCan ... See MoreSee Less

Pantry 279

2 days ago

*****Incoming SECRET ELF Dispatch Communication***** Even though Thanksgiving is not over, the Head ELF has become aware of parents thinking she will not come to the Pantry this year. ELF Dispatch ALWAYS goes live the Monday after Thanksgiving, this year that is Dec 1. It will go live sometime around 1pm that afternoon on our webpage www.pantry279.org. Nothing will be on that page until that day. Last year we did hit over 1500 children in 6 hours and had to close to parents. Santa sign up always stays open until all children are matched. To help you prepare this year, We will be requiring proof of child at sign up and you will not be able to submit until the documents are uploaded. These can be a birth certificate, Military Family ID, Dr or School records, court records. Something with the child's name and birthday on it. Remember!!! A child may only be signed up 1 time and not with any other agencies. Both Mom and Grandma can NOT sign up for the same child. You can't be on the list with any other programs, and yes we do cross check. There are many children, please play fair so everyone has a chance to get gifts. There are a few other small changes, but this info will help you be prepared. Please have your child write a letter to Santa or have a conversation with them about what they want and what they are into, the more info the head ELF has, the better match she can make. Do not crash the site! If the site is overwhelmed, go take a breather and come back in 20 -30 min and try again. We will not be answering questions after this messages, as it is secret and we are not supposed to be leaking information, please don't ask. The Pantry staff and volunteers are working hard to get Thanksgiving out and feed the community, they need to concentrate on this for 1 more week! *****END ELF Dispatch Communication***** ... See MoreSee Less