Modern Woodmen of America has committed up to $2,500 in matching funds to help Faith Food Pantry of Charleston and Calvary Food Pantry at Parchman, which serve all of Tallahatchie County and north Sunflower County.
Already, $1,260 has been donated, and others wishing to donate may donate on Venmo @CalvaryChapelSBC or @FaithFoodPantry. All funds will be divided equally in early November, so a donation at either place will benefit both pantries. Donors may also donate to Faith Food Pantry at Regions Bank in Charleton, or by mail at Food Pantries, 705 George P. Cossar Blvd., Charleston, MS 38921.
Two events have been scheduled to close the campaign, one at each site, to allow an open house visit of food pantry facilities and warehouses.
On Friday, Nov. 6, beginning at 4 p.m. the food pantry at Calvary Chapel at Parchman will be open. There will On Friday, Nov. 6, beginning at 4 p.m., the food pantry at Calvary Chapel of Parchman will be open. There will be no charge for catfish plates, though donations may be made. Soft drinks will be available at cost, in appreciation to donors. There will be a cake walk and other games available for a small fee. A silent auction will be held. Activities end at 6:30 p.m.
At Faith Baptist on Saturday, Nov. 7, beginning at 3 p.m., fish plates will be offered for a donation of any or no amount, as at Calvary the night before. Likewise, there will be a cake walk, silent auction and a few games before the event ends at 6:30 p.m.
The food pantries, though sponsored by Calvary Chapel and Faith Baptist as a community ministry, are also aided by First Baptist Church of Charleston, New Town Baptist Church of Charleston, Friendship East Baptist Church, Sayle Oil Company of Charleston and Drew Baptist Church.
Food for free meals have been provided to the food pantries at no cost as a community service by several anonymous sources. Carry-out meals will be available while supplies last.
