Common Questions & Answers
Who qualifies to receive food from the food pantry?
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What do I do is someone is picking up my food and I am not getting it?Contact our office immediately, we can put in a flag in the system and catch the person.
What documents are needed to sign up for the program?A valid driver licenses or state ID. The ID must have a Magoffin County address on it. If it does not, and you are new to the area, you may bring in a utility bill with your name and address on it.
How long is my pantry card good for?Forever & ever amen! So do not loose it.
Is the pantry an entitlement program by the federal governmentYes and No. The government does infuse government commodities into the program and we also operate the CFSP program that is government. However, we are a private entity and do this for the betterment of our community
What is CSFP?SCFP stands for Senior Commodity Food Program. This is a federal government program that distributes boxes of balanced dietary food each third Thursday of the month. To qualify, you must be low income and 60 years or older. You must sign up through an application process and be approved. We are allotted 175 boxes per month. We keep a waiting list of 75 in case some of the approved do not show up to claim their box. Announcements will be made when this program is taking more clients. On this program, any senior living in one home may be able to get a box, for example if both husband and wife are 60 or older, they both qualify for a food box. If you qualify for this program, you may also receive a regular pantry box on a Wednesday of your choice.
What is partner distribution?Sometimes, we get large loads in. When we do, it depends upon where these loads come from and what we can do with them. Since the distance between the population and the pantry is great for many Magoffin County residents, certain loads we have the ability to utilize churches and fire departments to distribute goods. In this manner, we are able to penetrate into areas with more population without the hindrance of transpiration. For example: Goods from God's Food Pantry can not leave the pantry warehouses, however, food from Christian Appalachian Project can go to out post.
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How many times can I pick up per month?You are allowed to visit once per month. Our computer system and scan system is designed to catch those who try to attend more than once. If you are caught, you will be asked to leave
What if I loose my pantry card?Please contact the office immediately to get a new one printed. You will not be allowed to receive food until you are given a new card. You can call the office at 606-349-6301. As a reminder, we can email that card to you for you to print, or use on your smart phone.
Who do you serve?Magoffin County residents only with low income who meet the state income guidelines.
Does those people who work at the pantry get paid?Not one nickel. All pantry workers are volunteers who work tirelessly to serve you and your family. Please appreciate them.
How many can I pick up for?You may pick up for yourself, and if you are listed as a pick-up person for anyone over 60 yrs old or bed fast you may pick up their box. In order to do so, you MUST have their food pantry card, and a note from them.
Is there a two box limit during the pandemic curbside distribution?Yes, there is. This is why, our volunteers can not load groceries in your car, unless its the trunk or back of a truck. If you pull up, and you have carpooled and have 4 people in the car, only two of them are allowed to pick up. If you want to go home and unload, and bring them back, you are more than welcome to do so.
What is the difference between perishable items like summer vegetables that we used to give out and regular pantry?In the old model of the pantry, we distributed once per month, and in the summer, large loads of fruits and vegetables flooded the market. Since they ruined quickly, we had to open the pantry to anyone who wanted to come in and get these products. Some people got large quantities and canned these goods. Now, we are open every Wednesday, and with this model it allows us to distribute these products through the pantry at scheduled times. In this fashion, you will see your summer buggies fuller when you pick up your pantry weeks.
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