Good Samaritan Missions
Good Samaritan Emergency Pantry
Since its inception in October of 2016, the Good Sam Emergency food pantry has handed out over 6,300 bags of groceries. The pantry is supplied through food donations made by church, community members, and financial donations.
The pantry is not meant to be a grocery store. Rather, it is a free emergency food pantry for when times are tough and one's income didn't stretch far enough to cover groceries for the month.
"Feed the hungry,
and help those in trouble.
Then your light will shine out of the darkness,
and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon." Isaiah 58:10 (NLT)
Pantry Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 10:00-12:00 p.m.
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: 10:00-12:00 p.m.
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED
Pantry FAQs
How often can I visit the pantry? Individuals may visit the pantry a maximum of one (1) time during a calendar month. This is tracked by the pantry.
How many bags of food can I take? Individuals may take a maximum of two (2) bags of food at each visit. We ask that you take what you will use and use what you take.
How do I access the pantry? Individuals will be asked to register/sign in with the pantry during each visit.
Pantry protocol: We ask that individuals take only what they know they will use, leaving enough for others. Pantry volunteers will lend a hand if quantities of certain items are limited.
Good Samaritan Community Meal
On Friday, September 22, 2017 Lander United Methodist Church began serving a free, weekly, community meal. The meal was intended for anyone looking for the comfort of a hot meal and a place to gather around a table in fellowship.
In 2020, with Covid restrictions and precautions, the communal dining room had to close and the community dinner transitioned to a curbside pickup from the church’s parking lot. Today, the Friday Night meal is still served curbside every Friday and is now coordinated by the First Stop Help Center of Lander.
Volunteers shop for, cook, serve, visit with guests, and clean-up. Several community partners have stepped up over the years to make this project possible and have committed to hosting one Friday a month for a year.
Details
WHERE: Lander United Methodist Church parking lot – 262 North 3rd Street
WHAT: Free curbside meal every Friday night
WHEN: 5:30-6:30 pm (or until we run out)
COST: Free
CONTACT: First Stop Help Center 307-332-2877
FAQs
Where will the meal be served? In the parking lot at the Lander United Methodist Church.
Who is the meal intended for? The meal is intended for folks in our community who are in need… families, singles, couples, adults, children, etc. In particular… no income, low income, and fixed income people as well as those in our community who are just trying to make ends meet.
When will the meal be served? Every Friday night from 5:30-6:30pm
Who will serve the meal? Volunteers ~ 6-12 per week
How much does each meal cost our guests? Nothing! The meal is free.
How much does each meal cost to provide? $120.00-$180.00 per week for up to 80 people, depending on the menu.
How is the meal being funded? Mr. D’s and Donations.
Is there a need and is it important to feed people? The Food bank serves 150 families per week in our local area . . . YES!
How Can I Help?
- Donate financial resources
- Volunteer to shop
- Volunteer to cook
- Volunteer to serve
- Volunteer to Clean-up
- Volunteer as a Friday night meal coordinator
- Pray for our meals, volunteers, and those in need…
If you are interested in helping support this project by donating time or resources, please contact the First Stop Help Center at 307-332-2877.