Ways to Give
How can you make a difference?
Since we established the pantry in 2020, our patrons have continually increased in numbers, especially due to the cost of living that seems to keep going up.
if you are able, there are various ways you may help to support the pantry:
• Mail a check to Trinity Episcopal Church at 91 Church Street, Seymour, CT, 06483
• Drop off non-perishable items into the bins located along our driveway/Blessing Pantry entrance ramp. Please do not donate directly into the shed. We weigh all items we receive.
• Share your time and talents. There are many jobs to do; unloading trucks, weighing donations, serving on giveaway days, filling the pantry. We are always looking for volunteers to share some of their time with us. If you're interested to volunteer or learn more about it, send us a quick email.
No gift is too small to make a difference! We hope to connect with you soon!
How does the Blessing Pantry work?
• Once a month a team travels to Manchester, CT to collect thousands of pounds of food donations.
• Local businesses provide us weekly with baked goods.
• We receive fresh produce during the growing season and sometimes fresh eggs.
• The Blessing Pantry garden allows for neighbors to come and pick their own fruits and vegetables.
• We receive amazing support from our parishioners and neighbors during food drives in the community including Oxford Ambulance, National Honor Society Students and football players at Seymour High School, individuals who create their own donation locations in their neighborhoods or at work, and neighbors who drop off food donations to the yellow and black bins at the end of the Trinity Church building.
• We receive monetary donations throughout the year in our collection plate on Sundays, through the mail and on our website.
We are grateful to say that 100% of the money collected is used to stock the pantry, which is made possible for two reasons:
• We are supported by a team of volunteers led by our dedicated Coordinators, Debbie Engstrom, Cheryl Dainiak, and Aaron Smith, who also donate their time.
• Trinity Church provides a space, free of charge, for the pantry and garden to operate.
Neighbors helping neighbors - whether it's one packet of gravy or a large monetary donation, none of this would be possible without each and every one of our donors and volunteers. Email us if you are interested to participate.
Thank you and God Bless!