SHAMOKIN - Manna for the Many, the food pantry serving the Shamokin-Coal Township area, held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at St. John's United Church of Christ on Monday.
Hosted by the board of directors, the dinner honored volunteers who have given generously of their time to keep the food pantry operating during the last year. In addition to assisting clients and stocking shelves, volunteers also set up the volunteer schedule, train new volunteers and keep client records and food inventories. Without dedicated volunteers, the food pantry would not be possible.
Manna for the Many has also been blessed with tremendous community support through the many churches, schools, community groups and individuals who donate. The organization has operated entirely on private donations since its opening in January of 2000 and is able to keep food on the pantry shelves through food drives, fund raisers and special projects conceived and supported through the generosity of the community.
Manna for the Many is located at 144 E. Independence St. and accepts non-perishable food donations and monetary donations. Donations can be brought in when the pantry is open for distribution, 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Monetary donations can also be mailed to Manna for the Many, P.O. Box 129, Shamokin 17872.
The pantry welcomes new volunteers. Call 648-9079 during distribution hours.