FAQ
- What is the primary mission of the food cupboard?
- Provide assistance to families in the St. Andrews area through food, personal items and referrals. Provide some relief for families struggling to make ends meet.
- How many families does the pantry serve?
- Average 300 families monthly. Nov 2016 - 365 , Dec 2016 - 330.
- How is the food cupboard supported?
- St Andrews Area Food Cupboard is supported through donations, fundraising and grants.
- Who works there?
- All staff is volunteer , with the exception of some support staff provided by other agencies.
- How can I support the work of the food cupboard?
- Personal donations - tax deductible contributions to the food cupboard go to making vital food purchases, building rent and basic operating expenses such as electricity.
- Food Donations - Individual food donations are welcome. Please see the guidelines section for how and what the food cupboard can take.
- Business Donations - see detail pages on how businesses are donating to the food cupboard and how your business can participate.
- Fundraiser participation - Annual events and dinners are thrown to support the food cupboard.
- Volunteer - See details for volunteer needs and opportunities
- Awareness - Help increase exposure and visibility by liking and sharing social media posts. Link to the Food Cupboard website. Sign up for the mailing list to be notified of special events , urgent volunteer and donation needs.