Food Services
These figures are representative of services provided in recent years
by Neighbors Along The Line:
2008 Food Pantry Statistics
- 3,314 (1,267
households) people received help in our Food Pantry. This means each of
those people received enough food for a minimum of two meals per day for
seven days. At grocery store prices, the amount of food we provide each
person would cost approximately $40.00. This therefore amounts to a
benefit of over $132,500 last year to low income families
- Of the people
served, 1106 were children (up 11%), and 640 (up 12%) were 55 or older,
the combined total equaling 53% of the food pantry clients we served in
2008.
- Of the families
served in 2008, the number of those needing assistance who were working
rose 19% from 2007 and the number we assisted who received Social
Security rose 34%.
- NATL purchased and
distributed over 36,000 lbs. of food to low income clients –
approximately 11 pounds of food per person.
Neighbors Along The Line allows eligible clients to receive food, if
necessary, once per month. We go through a list of available food
items with each client, allowing them to choose groceries their family
will use. By not pre-sacking groceries and allowing clients some
choices, we reduce the chance of items being wasted. We give
approximately six to seven days worth of food, for a minimum of two meals
per day, to each family.
Food Pantry Requirements
To be eligible to receive food from our pantry, clients must meet
income and residency guidelines. Our service area boundaries are as
follows:
North -
Osage County Line (Edison Street)
South -
Arkansas River
East -
I-244
West -
Includes Sand Springs
Clients must bring the following documents with them to verify
eligibility:
- Picture ID for the person making the application.
- Proof of address - utility bill or rent receipt (a driver's
license is not accepted.)
- Social Security Card for every household member.
- Proof of income for all members of the household. This
can include: a current paycheck stub, TANF or Social Security
statement or a bank statement showing the US Treasury deposit. All
income for every family member must be disclosed.
- Proof of no income - a statement from one of the following
will be accepted: DHS social worker, Housing Authority, former
employer, Unemployment agency or the Social Security Administration
termination letter.
- Proof of Food Stamps - letter from DHS showing amount
received monthly.
How You Can Help
You can help by:
- Donating food (due to Health Department regulations, we can only
accept food that is: non-perishable, store bought, in-date, in
original, unopened packaging)
- Holding a monthly food drive through your business or church
- Donating money designated for the purchase of fresh or canned meat,
or food in general
- Volunteering to help either with special events such as holiday
baskets or for the food pantry in general
If your church or business is interested in doing a monthly food drive
for NATL, please take a look at the list of needed items below. If
you will choose one or two items and collect them monthly, we can be sure
those items will be available to those in need.
Please call us to discuss options.
- Canned meats: ham, corned beef, "treat", "spam", chicken,
tuna, etc.
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
- Soup
- Boxed meals: tuna helper, hamburger helper, chicken helper,
etc.
- Macaroni and cheese
- Vegetables: mixed vegetables, peas, corn, green beans,
carrots, etc.
- Canned beans: chili beans, pinto beans, pork and beans, etc.
- Boxed Cereals: all varieties
- Potatoes: canned, fresh or instant
- Canned dinners: beef stew, chili, chicken and dumplings, etc.
- Canned fruits: peaches, applesauce, pears, etc.
- Instant milk
We welcome your inquiry. |
