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...whatever you did for the least of these, you did for me
The Allen Food Pantry is supported by the Allen Ministerial Alliance, which is made up of Christian churches in the communities of Allen, Fairview and Lucas. It operates as a strict non-profit organization that is 100% volunteer based.
We are getting ready to do Summer Food Bags for children. These are items we will be needing.- Individual juice boxes
- individual mac & cheese
- individual cereals/breakfast items
- canned ravioli
- ramen noodles
- peanut butter or cheese snack crackers
Regular pantry items:
canned carrots, potatoes and refried beans
Please note that the Food Pantry will be closed from December 23 and reopen on Saturday, January 2, 2021.
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need food?
If you are in need of food, please visit the food pantry during normal hours of operation listed below. If you live in Allen, Lucas or Fairview, or are a referral from an AMA church, you can be added to the regular schedule. For all client procedures and application forms, please visit www.allenfoodpantry.org and click on the "Need Food?" tab.
Address: 1515 N. Greenville Ave Allen, TX 75002 (Behind St. Jude Catholic Church)
Email: amafoodpantry@yahoo.com
Phone: (214) 644-2090
Hours of operation:
Day of Week Hours Sunday CLOSED Monday 6:30pm - 8:00pm Tuesday 9:30am - 11:30am Wednesday CLOSED Thursday 6:30pm - 8:00pm Friday 9:30am - 11:30am Saturday 9:30am - 11:30am
The food pantry is closed on all major holidays and during inclement weather, typically in conjunction with Allen ISD and St. Jude closings.
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make a donation
Please bring your donations to the Food Pantry at the west end of St. Jude parking lot. Collection boxes are also located at Allen-area Kroger stores. If making a monetary donation, please make checks payable to the Allen Ministerial Alliance and mail to:
St. Jude Catholic Church
1515 N. Greenville Avenue
Allen, TX 75002
Attn: Business OfficeCurrent Needs:
- Canned Chicken Breast
- Canned mandarin oranges and pears
- Canned potatoes and canned carrots
- Toilet paper
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volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering at the food pantry, please visit http://allenfoodpantry.org/volunteer-opportunities.html. There you will find downloadable forms and a schedule of classes and hands-on training sessions. For more information regarding the Allen Food Pantry, please call (214) 644-2090 or visit www.allenfoodpantry.org.