The Pantry

05/19/2026

PLEASE NOTE:

We are unable to monitor pantry messages during distribution day as our team is actively serving families throughout the event.

Rain or shine, we will be there serving our community. 💚

Thank you for your patience, kindness, and understanding as we work hard to care for everyone as efficiently as possible.

05/18/2026

Tomorrow, we will be serving families across Franklin County, and we still have 14 volunteer spots available.

Every month, people from all over our community come together to make this happen. Churches, businesses, students, retirees, families, and first time volunteers all stepping in to help care for neighbors in practical ways.

It is hard work.
It is meaningful work.
And honestly… it is one of the best days of the month. 💚

If you have a couple of hours available tomorrow, we would love to have you join us.

📍 8414 Puddin Ridge Rd, Ozark
🕓 Distribution begins at 4 PM

🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 Volunteer Sign Up:
👉🏼 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EA9AD2EABF5C52-63943216-mayvolunteer #/

Come be part of something good in Franklin County. 💚

Our monthly food distribution begins at 4:00PM, but the work starts much earlier, and help is needed throughout the day. Volunteers begin preparing at 8:30 AM with setup, organizing food, and getting everything ready for distribution. As the day goes on, there are several opportunities to help, whet...

05/05/2026

🌸 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 🌸

One of our favorite days of the month is almost here! 💚

On Tuesday, May 19, we will once again be serving families in Franklin County, and we are getting everything ready behind the scenes now.

Every month, this community shows up in the best ways. Churches, businesses, students, retirees, friends, families, and first time volunteers all come together to help make distribution day happen.

And honestly… it takes a village.

If you have ever thought about jumping in and helping, this is a great month to do it.

You do not have to volunteer all day. Even a couple of hours makes a huge difference, and there is a place for everyone.

🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 Volunteer Sign Ups:
👉🏼 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EA9AD2EABF5C52-63943216-mayvolunteer

📍 8414 Puddin Ridge Rd, Ozark
🕓 Tuesday, May 19 at 4 PM

We cannot wait to serve alongside you. 💚

04/30/2026

💚 𝗪𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘 💚

For years, our community has known us as the Ozark Church Food Pantry.

What began as a way to help families with food has grown into churches, businesses, volunteers, and neighbors coming together to care for Franklin County in some truly incredible ways.

As this ministry has grown, we knew it was time to take the next step forward.

✨ 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄… 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 ✨
Where faith meets community.

The Pantry is now its own official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This allows us to provide tax deductible donation documentation while opening the door for more grants, partnerships, sponsorships, and opportunities to better serve families across our community.

While the name is changing, the heart behind this ministry is not.

This has always been about people coming together to make sure no one faces hard seasons alone.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for serving, giving, volunteering, and believing in this mission. We are incredibly grateful for where we have been and excited for what comes next. 💚

04/30/2026

Not everyone can do everything.

But everyone can do something. 💚

Some people volunteer after work to help serve families. Some churches organize teams to come help during distributions. Some businesses donate supplies, sponsor drives, or partner with us behind the scenes. Some people give financially so food can continue reaching families across Franklin County.

Every role matters.

Because this has never been about one person carrying the weight alone.

It has always been about people coming together to care for their community.

As we continue growing, our hope is to build even stronger partnerships throughout Franklin County and create more ways for people to step in, serve, and make a difference together.

04/29/2026

Every month, families line up waiting for food.

Parents trying to stretch a paycheck.
Grandparents raising grandchildren.
Caregivers picking up food for elderly clients who cannot make it themselves.

And every month, this community shows up for them.

Volunteers leave work and come straight to distribution.
Churches serve side by side.
Businesses donate resources and support.
Neighbors step in to help neighbors.

We serve through food assistance, encouragement, partnership, and people willing to care for their community in real and practical ways.

Not because it is easy.
Not because it brings attention.

But because people matter. 💚

And we believe Franklin County is strongest when we serve together.

04/28/2026

For years, you have known us as the Ozark Church Food Pantry.

But this pantry has never been about one building or one group of people.

It has always been about a community choosing to care for one another.

Volunteers showing up after work.
Churches serving side by side.
Businesses stepping in to help.
Neighbors carrying the load together when life gets hard.

Some of us attend church every week.
Some of us do not.

But we all believe no one in Franklin County should face hunger alone.

And over time, something beautiful has happened.

What started as a food pantry has grown into something much bigger than we ever imagined. More families served. More partnerships formed. More people stepping in to help make a difference.

Because of that growth, exciting changes are ahead.

Not a new heart.
Not a new mission.

Just a bigger vision for how our community can come together to serve one another. 💚

We believe churches, businesses, organizations, and individuals all have a place in helping care for Franklin County.

And we cannot wait to share more about what comes next.

03/16/2026

𝗪𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝟲 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 💚

Our food distribution is tomorrow, and we still need 6 volunteers to help serve families in Franklin County.

Even a short shift makes a big difference. When more people step in, the line moves faster and families are served safely and smoothly.

If you are available, we would be grateful for your help.

👉🏼 Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EA9AD2EABF5C52-62400094-volunteer #/

Thank you for showing up for our community!

Volunteer Sign-Ups for March’s Food Distribution Our monthly food distribution begins at 4:00PM, but the work starts much earlier, and help is needed throughout the day. Volunteers begin preparing at 9:30 AM with setup, organizing food, and getting everything ready for distribution. As the day goe...