Brown Bag Buddies

07/24/2026

Urgent Volunteer Opportunity!

URGENT NEED!!! Tomorrow (7/25), you'll find Glen-Ed Pantry volunteers at both entrances of the Glen Carbon Walmart collecting school supplies for our upcoming School Supply Distribution.

If you're making a Walmart run, we'd love if you could pick up an extra notebook, pack of pencils, backpack, or other school essentials while you're there. Every donation helps local students head back to the classroom with confidence.

💚 💛 We're also looking for a few last-minute volunteers to greet shoppers and hand out our school supply wish list. It's a simple way to give back and support families in our community. Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA8A623A4FFCF8-64836486-walmart #/

07/13/2026

🥬 Want to help provide fresh produce to families who rely on The Glen-Ed Pantry?

The Mission Garden at St. John's UMC is looking for volunteers to help plant, maintain, harvest, and deliver vegetables that support local food pantries and soup kitchens.

No gardening experience required, just a willingness to serve.

They welcome:
✔ Individuals
✔ Families
✔ Youth
✔ Community groups
✔ Anyone looking to make a local impact

Every hour volunteered helps provide fresh food to neighbors in need.

To learn more, call 618-656-1853 or email [email protected].

05/01/2026

Planning for summer lunches? BBB is here!!

04/30/2026

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to talk to Jane and Devonte at the Kids Fair at Meyer center last Friday!

04/28/2026

Sign up for summer 2026!

June 1 August 10

Welcome to Brown Bag Buddies 2026! The purpose is to provide support lunches for those D7 students in need during the summer when school lunches are not available. We are a dedicated group of volunteers who have partnered with Glen Ed Pantry. Lunches are assembled at the Glen Ed Panty on Monday morn...

04/24/2026

Nothing brings people together like a great meal, and this one gives back. 🍗

Join us for a delicious chicken dinner featuring all your comfort food favorites, plus desserts you won’t want to miss!

📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Edwardsville Moose Lodge
7371 Marine Rd, Edwardsville, IL

While you’re there, stop by the Second Chance Thrift pop-up for unique finds at great prices—all supporting The Glen-Ed Pantry.

🎟️ Reserve your spot:
https://glenedpantry-bloom.kindful.com/e/chicken-dinner

Come hungry. Leave happy. Make an impact. 💚💛

04/20/2026

04/09/2026

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We’re excited to be part of the Community Resource Fair tomorrow, Thursday April 9th! 💚💛

Stop by to connect with local resources, learn about SNAP updates, and explore job opportunities, all in one place.

✨ Free lunch
✨ Hygiene kits available

📍 Wood River Building
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM