St. Teresa Food Pantry is Running Out of Food

 St Teresa of Avila is a food pantry at 1037 W. Armitage (between Kenmore and Seminary).  Relatively speaking it is a small food pantry.  The food pantry is supported by members of the parish, fund raisers, and a few “friends” in the neighborhood.  On the first and third Fridays of the month they serve a freshly cooked, hot sit-down dinner to about 120 people.  On the second, fourth and fifth Fridays (when there are 5 Fridays in a month) they distribute bags of groceries. This has grown from about 85 bags/week.  Last week we distributed 140 bags.  For them, this is a record that comes as no surprise with the growth and increased need at food pantries.

However this food pantry is empty.  They are down to $800 which is not enough for even one week’s groceries.  Here is how you can help, if you are so inclined.