December was a very busy month at the Oxford Pantry for our North Oxford Baptist Volunteers. We not only asststed 506 families in need but we received a large outpouring from the LOU community. The food and cash donations from local businesses, clubs and individuals were abundant. Every week our volunteers were in receipt of numerous bags of canned goods and personal checks. We want to acknowledge the following large donors for December:

Oxford North Baptist Sunday School who provided over 600 loafs of bread,   100 Men of Oxford & Lafayette County, Night Owls Motorcycle Club of Oxford, FNC Corporate Employee Donation, Oxford University Bank Holiday Food Drive, Ford Center Gingerbread House, Oxford Middle School Food Drive, Woodland Hills Subdivision, and we want to especially thank My Oxford Storage on Molly Barr for providing the extra space we needed.

Many thanks and appreciation to Walmart, Panera Bakery Cafe, and Kroger for their food donations.

Donate in honor of a loved one with a Pantry donation gift card. These cards are available at the Origin Bank located at 1312 University Avenue.        

   The Pantry is located at 713 Molly Barr Road. The Pantry cell number is 662-832-8001.The Pantry is open on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for donations.  On Wednesdays, for clients under the age of 65, and on Thursdays for clients 65 and older from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.  When dropping off donations please sign the “Donor Book” and include a correct mailing address if you would like a tax receipt for your gift.

Save the Date: Oxford Food Pantry Fundraiser/Empty Bowls will held Feb.8, 2018 at the Oxford Conference Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Barbara Smith