The Depository requires food safety certifications, so each year The Food Pantry volunteers make sure they take the re-certification classes offered that keep their certifications up-to-date. “No one is turned away”, states Sister Mary Bridges. “They receive enough food to last them at least two days.” Acts 20:28 states that we should “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.” Each week, these volunteers use these moments to serve God by serving his people!Rev. Parker Turner shared his vision of reaching out to not only the neighboring neighborhoods but also to his own church family. “Members of the church who need help should not be ashamed to benefit from this service. If disable, we will deliver the food to the homes of those in need”, states Rev. Turner. What a great expression of commitment! Rev. Turner reflected on the time a Wheelchair bound Senior Citizen from the downtown area called the church for help, they immediately prepared care boxes, which was taken to their home. His advice is to not let your “Pride” get in the way of the help that is available.
The State of Illinois, Department of Human Services Emergency Food Program forbids the willful diversion of USDA commodities for personal gain. It is a state and federal offense subject to a fine of up to $10, 000.00 and/or imprisonment up to 5 years.Rules for acceptance and participation in the program are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap. Rules may not require applicants to participate in any other program in order to receive food:To locate services near you, please go to the website listed below
Agency Locator http:www.chicagosfoodbank.org
The Greater Chicago Food Depository has 600 member agencies that supply food to those in need in Chicago and Cook County. These agencies include soup kitchens that serve hot meals to the hungry, food pantries that distribute groceries to those in need and shelters that provide a meal to people residing at the shelter.
There Are At Least:
150,000 individuals homeless in Illinois each year
37,500 under 18 years old
47,000+ homeless persons living the suburbs
Hidden Homeless Survey - 1997:
at least 105 families found in 36 motels surveyed
55% of motels surveyed reported families with children stayed at their establishments for extended periods of time
Source: Illinois Coalition to End Homelessness
Rev. George W. Daniels, Senior Pastor
FIRST
BAPTIST CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH
OF CHICAGO
The Food Pantry
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DHS MAXIMUM MONTHLY GROSS INCOME FOR RECEIPT OF USDA COMMODITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 (JULY 1, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007) |
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Household Size |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
7 |
7 |
8 |
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Monthly Income |
$1062 |
$1430 |
$1798 |
$2167 |
$2535 |
$2903 |
$3272 |
$3640 |
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For each additional household member over 8, add $368 |
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Rev. Parker Turner
Reflecting on our church's motto: "To Fear God, Love Mercy and Serve Him”, you will also think of “The First Baptist Congregational Church Food Pantry Ministry”! They are on target in their generous and caring service to those in need.
The Food Pantry, originally founded by Rev. George Daniels, is a partner with The Chicago’s Food Bank. Both are innovative partners with dedicated individuals motivated to provide food for hungry people while striving to end hunger altogether.
The Greater Chicago Food Depository has remained committed to the fight against hunger since its inception in 1979. Weekly the FBCC Food Pantry volunteers pick up the commodities from The Greater Chicago Food Depository. Afterward, they package the commodities and give them to needy recipients. Food Pantry hours are every Tuesday from 9:00 am until 11:15 am.
