Kingdom International Economic Development Corporation (KIEDC) has announced that it will have a pop up food pantry at Saint James Missionary Baptist Church in the North Oak neighborhood.
Metashar Dillon, CEO of KIEDC announced that the Farmers to Families Food Box Program will be returning to serve the people in the neighborhood. Saint James Missionary Baptist Church will host the program.
The food box availability is to be on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
“The need for food has been overwhelming especially during the pandemic,” Nicole Rodriguez said. “So many people and agencies that service the community are calling on us for help during this season.”
“We have received requests from many elderly, and single parents,” Rodriguez said. “We need the community help to meet the needs of the children and the needs of the people.”
“Since the onset of the pandemic KIEDC has fed 77,000 families,” say organizers.
“Due to a food shortage,” organizers say, “there is only one box per family available on a first come first serve basis,” adding, “Distribution is low and is not guaranteed, and supplies will be given out while they last on a first come first serve basis.”
Organizers say that they are seeking more volunteers to help, “make the 2021 KIEDC Were Stronger Together pop up Food Pantry Events a success.” Those interested in donating food or volunteering, organizers say, can send an email to [email protected] or can visit the KIEDC website at www.kiedc.com to contribute.
Saint James Missionary Baptist Church, where the distribution will be, is located at 45 Daly Avenue.
