From staff reports
The Oil City Ministerium has compiled a calendar listing for local food sources provided by churches in the city.
The schedule was put together by Rev. Byron Myers of Grace United Methodist Church.
Rev. Mark Elliston of Christ Episcopal Church said some restrictions apply as to residency and frequency. Individuals may want to “give the institution a call before showing up,” he said.
The churches have been busy in preparing food for distribution, said Elliston.
“Zion Lutheran … distributed 275 meals at one recent distribution. Calvary United Methodist did 60 packed lunches at one of its recent ones,” he said.
The upcoming schedule is as follows:
— Today – Crossing Free Methodist, 206 Wilson Ave., food pantry from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m
— Friday – Salvation Army take-out lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., food pantry from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
— Monday, April 20 – Crossing Free Methodist, food pantry from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Salvation Army, take-out lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., food pantry from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
— Tuesday, April 21 – St. Elizabeth Center, 311 Emerald St., food distribution from 10 a.m. to noon (register at 677-0203)
— Wednesday, April 22 – Salvation Army takeout lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., food pantry 1:30 to 3 p.m.
— Thursday, April 23 – Crossing Free Methodist Church, food pantry from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
— Friday, April 24 – Salvation Army takeout lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., food pantry from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
— Monday, April 27 – Crossing Free Methodist Church, food pantry from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Salvation Army take-out lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., food pantry from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
— Tuesday, April 28 – Zion Lutheran, takeout meal from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
— Thursday, April 30 – Crossing Free Methodist Church, food pantry from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
— Friday, May 1 – Salvation Army takeout lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., food pantry from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
There are other food sources, too, listed by the Oil City Ministerium.
They include:
— The Open Door Cafe is closed until further notice. Food delivery arrangements may be made by contacting Rev. Tim Harmon of Second Presbyterian Church. Church deacons will shop for the elderly.
— Community Services of Venango County has a food pantry at its Oil City location. Individuals and families who want help with food supplies can call 676-5011 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
— Calvary United Methodist Church has a food pantry for those in need. Individuals may call 677-4091 and leave a message.
