Flint mobile pantry continues food distribution through February

Flint mobile pantry continues food distribution through February

FLINT, MI – The Flint mobile food pantry will continue to operate through the month of February.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has partnered with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan for the past five years to provide food to Flint residents, according to a news release from MDHHS.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the food distribution continued with extra health precautions in place. Volunteers wear gloves and masks and sanitize throughout the day. People who go to the pantry are asked to stay in their cars, and volunteers will put food in their trunks.

The dates of distribution for February are:

• Bethel United Methodist Church, 1309 Ballenger Highway., Mondays at 10 a.m.
• Asbury United Methodist Church, 1653 Davison Road, Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
• Greater Holy Temple, 6702 N. Dort Highway., Thursdays at 10 a.m.
• Luke’s NEW Life Center, 3115 Lawndale Ave., Fridays at 10 a.m.

Food is also offered at three Flint Help Center locations: Bethel United Methodist Church, 1309 N. Ballenger Highway. on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 1653 Davison Road on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Greater Holy Temple, 6702 N. Dort Highway on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

An updated schedule on food distribution can be found on the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan’s website.

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Published at Sat, 30 Jan 2021 20:03:09 +0000