New Berwyn Food Bank Set to Open, Needs Help

T&E Care is helping spread the word about a new food pantry that is being established to help those in need of basic food supplies. The pantry is also looking for donations.

Here is information sent to TE Patch about the new food bank.

In these difficult economic times, there are local families who struggle to put food on their tables each day.  The Chester County Food Bank supports a number of food pantries in the county, but there has been only one affiliated with the County Food Bank in Tredyffrin and Easttown until now. (Editor's note: T also operates a food pantry ministry which is affiliated with Philabundance).

For a number of years, (Easttown) has hosted the Caring Cupboard, as part of the official Chester County Food Bank program.  Now the (Tredyffrin) will be hosting one as well.   

The Great Valley Food Cupboard, located at 945 North Valley Forge Rd in Devon, will provide food to local families needing an extra supply each month.  These hours may adjust in the future, but at this time it will be open each Tuesday from 11am-2pm and the second Wednesday of each month, from 6pm-8pm.    Any T/E or Great Valley families needing support should contact the church at 610-688-5445 for more details on signing up.

As you can imagine – filling the shelves for a food cupboard is a challenge.

Donations from the community are critical to the success of any food cupboard.  recently made up “Valentine Breakfast Bags” containing cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix, syrup, peanut butter, etc. These bags were used for the first food distribution!  All types of non-perishable foods are needed.  

If you are involved with a group or neighborhood that would be willing to run an occasional food drive, or if you are just someone wanting to help out, please contact the Great Valley Food Cupboard at 610-688-5445.  All offers of support would be appreciated, especially as they work hard to get their shelves stocked for the upcoming Easter season.