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Family Ministries Food Pantry Nearly Empty

District Five Family Ministries, located within Middle Tyger Community Center, is in desperate need of food for their food pantry.
Over thirty years ago, District Five Family Ministries began when many churches in the Middle Tyger Area joined together to help provide Christmas presents for local children. It was soon discovered that these children and their families needed much more than Christmas presents; they needed blankets and coats for the winter, groceries when money to buy them was scarce, and help in many other ways during crisis situations.
These area churches remain a strong support system for District Five Family Ministries, but the downturn in the economy has forced many more Middle Tyger residents to seek help with food. Each week forty-five to fifty families come to the center in need of food assistance. With shelves now almost empty, it is more difficult each week to provide families with enough food.
To help District Five Family Ministries, Byrnes High School is starting a “Feed the Children” food drive this week that will run through October 30th. Students will compete by grade level to bring in the most canned or dry goods. If you know a Byrnes student, please give them some food items to donate to the food pantry. Churches, businesses and individuals are also asked to please consider holding food drives, or simply taking the time to pick up a few extra food items at the grocery store to donate to the food pantry. You are most welcome to bring any donations directly to MTCC.
The pantry accepts canned, dry, and non-perishable food items. Monetary donations are also welcomed, as well as gift cards to local grocery stores. If you would like to help or if you have questions about D5FM, contact Lyn Turner at 439-7760.

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