Fundraiser for Stockton Food Pantry building

At the beginning of June the Board of Directors of the Stockton Food Pantry set out to find another location for the Food Pantry due to the demolition of the Scout House, where it is now housed, to make way for the construction of the new Solomon Valley Manor.

The Board inquired about the use of some buildings on Main Street, but none are rent and utility free. Being a non-profit organization, the only income the Board receives are donations from the public and most are to be used for supplies for the Food Pantry. The next option was to consider building a small structure, although the Board would need to have the City of Stockton provide an area of land to build it on.

Mid June, the Board was notified by the City that they have a section of land for our building. The Board then proceeded to apply for grants and started asking the community for donations to assist with the cost of the building for a new Food Pantry.

The estimated cost for the completed project is $25,000.00-$30.000.00. The Board has been fortunate to receive a $5,000.00 grant from the Heartland Community Foundation, as well as a $5,000.00 donation from the William H. Andreson Charitable Trust. A total of $1,058.89 has also been donated from the community at this time,

In order for the Food Pantry to continue to serve our community, more donations are needed to reach the goal. If you can help, please leave a donation at Solutions North Bank. The Board appreciates all gifts with it noted that your gift is tax deductible.

For the time being, the Food Pantry is being housed in the back of Funky Junky’s.

(Look for the ad in this week’s edition.)