ANNA MARIA – Serving Anna Maria Island residents and employees, the Roser Food Pantry in Anna Maria needs your help assisting others in need during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Food pantry chairman Jack Brennan is asking those who can help to do so by bringing any and all non-perishable food items, paper products and personal hygiene products to the Roser Memorial Community Church office at 512 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
These items can also be brought directly to the Roser Food Pantry across the street at 511 Pine Ave. from 10:30 to noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Brennan said this is currently more of a supply issue than a financial issue because the food pantry is having trouble purchasing the food and supplies it needs to assist those in need.
Although the current need at this time is for non-perishable food items and supplies, financial contributions to the food pantry are also always welcomed. Donations can be made online by visiting the church website and clicking on the “missions” link at the top of the church’s homepage. Donations can also be made by calling the church office at 941-778-0414.
Need food?
If you need food, call the church office at 941-778-0414 during regular business hours to set an appointment to visit the food pantry on a Monday or a Wednesday between 11 a.m. and noon or so.
Island workers and residents who are not already signed up for food pantry benefits will be asked to fill out a short application that will make them eligible to immediately receive food pantry benefits.
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