(Library-Back Door) Mondays 4:00-6:00pm. Gwinner: 104 Main St. (Community Center) Tuesdays 1:00-4:00pm. Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for food assistance? Anyone and everyone who requests it. Every family is susceptible to the hazards of daily living. This may be a crisis such as job loss, medical problems, or a time when the expenses are greater than the income for a month. Someti
mes we all just need a little help to feed ourselves and our families. You may visit the Food Pantry once each calendar month, if needed. Where do I receive the food assistance? The two food pantry locations are:
Forman, 347 Main Street S (rear of Library), Mondays, 4pm-6pm
Gwinner, 104 Main Street (Community Center), Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm
Who can I contact with questions? If you have any questions or concerns, call the Sargent County Food Pantry Director, Hilary Mehrer, at 701-680-7049. How much personal information is needed to obtain a basket? You will be asked to complete a registration form at your first visit. For record-keeping purposes, the form includes your name, address, phone number, number in family and ages qualified as a senior, adult or child. Confidentiality is a primary concern of the Food Pantry and all information given is confidential. What is included in a food basket? The size of each basket is based on family size, age of family members (seniors, adults and children) and what foods are available in the pantry. Any needed fresh foods are purchased locally and added to the basket, or a voucher for a local grocery store is given to you. For special holidays like Christmas and Easter, baskets are supplied with ingredients for a special dinner. Where do the supplies come from to stock the Sargent County Food Pantry? All of our supplies come from generous community members who arrange and donate to food drives. Many make direct food donations or monetary donations to buy food locally to stock our shelves. Food is also purchased from the Great Plains Food Bank at a markedly decreased rate. What should I donate? Any nonperishable food items from your kitchen are a wonderful and appreciated donation. Other items always needed are household items (laundry soap, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, kleenex) and personal care items (deodorant, toothpaste/brushes, shampoo, conditioner, soap, feminine hygiene items).
