It’s been too long since I last visited the PBL Food Pantry and spoken with Millie. She is the backbone of the PBL Food Pantry and she needs all the help we can give her as a community. She has always greeted me with open arms. The first time was when I first moved to Paxton almost 9years ago and needed assistance. The PBL Food Pantry & Millie were there for me, and now I want to be there for them.
During our visit, I learned from Millie that four new families came in last Saturday and the number of those who need assistance continues to increase. I asked Millie what does the Food Pantry need the most. Following is a list of those items:
1. Canned Tuna, Chicken, Ham
2. Ground Beef
3. Ground Pork
4. Hamburger Helper, Chicken Helper, Tuna Helper
5. Rice: Large & small bags – Large & small boxes
6. Peanut Butter
Millie and those who volunteer at the Food Pantry will always need donations. Those donations of food, money, and items for the periodic rummage sale can be brought in on Thursdays & Saturdays 9am-12pm. During the other days of the week you can call 217-379-9128; don’t be afraid to leave a message. Millie or one of the other volunteers will call you back.