The Board of the Morrison Charitable Food Pantry, NFP is proud to announce that we are realizing a dream come true, with our purchase of the former Hilltop Lanes building, 629 E. Lincolnway Road, to be our new operating location. We appreciate the current owner, Dakota Hagerman, for his willingness to work with us in finalizing this dream.
Editor’s note: On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, a banner was installed. Standing outside, left-to-right, are Board members and Volunteers: Rick Barr; Richard Swanson; Paul VanderVinne; Randy Kuehl; Deb Wikoff; Len Ashlen; Ron Finnicum; Sheila Sonberg; Carole Patton; Rick Smith; President Leveda Ashlen; Vice President Kathie VanderVinne.
In June, 52 Morrison families signed up for Food Pantry assistance. Ten were new families.
We need donations of equipment such as, but not limited to,
~ refrigerators for vegetables (freezer compartment not necessary).
~ heavy-duty banquet-type tables and folding chairs.
~ heavy-duty shelving units.
~ a pallet jack; well-used lawn mower; utility tub; etc.
We need volunteers with Electrical and Plumbing expertise to guide our personnel, and someone with Cold Patch expertise to guide in repairs to the parking area.
We are sure other needs will be identified as renovations begin. Please check our Facebook page and our website morrisonfoodpantry.org for updates. We will publish updates through thecity1.com website and local newspaper
The projected date to begin service operations from the new location will be announced when the renovation is nearing completion.
Please feel free to contact any of our Board Members with questions you may have: Leveda Ashlin; Rick Deter; Ron Finnicum; Randy Kuehl; Carole Patton; Rick Smith; Cal Vandermyde; Kathie VanderVinne; Deb Wikoff. Send us an e-mail at morrisonfoodpantry@gmail.com.
We are fortunate to live in such a giving community. We are certain that this move will be beneficial for our volunteers, our growing list of clients, and the Community of Morrison.