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Tuesday 1:30pm - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 11:30am

Downtown Food Pantry

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Serving Lamar County, Texas and Our LORD, Jesus Christ. Providing healthy free groceries to those in need every Tues 1:30-4:30 and Thurs 8:30-11:30.

10/27/2026

We had some hard workers from THE INCREASE CHURCH + PRAIRILAND BETA CLUB tonight who made sure to get our store shelves re-stocked after we served 380 families today. Thank y’all!

10/26/2026

💙🐾 FIVE REFRIGERATORS AND COUNTING! MR. MARVIN’S MARKET KEEPS GROWING!

Mary Grace Gibbons has reached another exciting milestone! The 5th Mr. Marvin’s Market refrigerator has officially been installed at Crockett Intermediate School! 🎉

But what makes this one extra special is the heart behind the donation. ❤️

This refrigerator was made possible by the Downtown Food Pantry, an organization that holds a special connection to Marvin Wroten, the man who inspired this entire initiative. Mr. Marvin has been a dedicated supporter of the Downtown Food Pantry, and they wanted to give back by honoring him and continuing his mission of helping others.

One student. One man's legacy. Five refrigerators. And a community coming together to make a difference. 💙

A HUGE thank-you to the Downtown Food Pantry for helping Mary Grace continue Mr. Marvin’s legacy of caring for others!

10/26/2026

Thank you Peoples Bank for raising $10,000 for our Annual Fall Campaign!

10/26/2026

Catch the Spirit of GIving!! PISD needs your help in stocking the shelves at the Downtown Food Pantry. PISD campuses are trying to bring in more cans than ever. PJH Advisory classes are competing to see which class can bring in the most donations. Stuff the Bus competition begins Monday, the 26th, and ends on Monday, November 9th.

10/24/2026

Thanks LAMAR AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST for stocking the store this fine Fall Saturday morning. We are highly grateful!

10/23/2026

Your local United Way of Lamar County is only 3 weeks away from this year's deadline - & a little more than $160,000 is needed to meet the goal. Have you pledged or made your donation yet? PLEASE DO!

Literally thousands of people in need are depending on the community to help them. 18 partner agencies give assistance with your 1 donation.

Give online at lamarcountyuw.org or mail a check to P.O. Box 1, Paris, TX 75461. ASAP - thank you!

10/22/2026

Thank you
PARIS CHALET
for allowing staff to help us distribute groceries today! We’re very grateful.

10/21/2026

Who will take home 1st place at this year’s United Way chili contest? Who will be selected as Peoples Choice winner? Find out on Fri, Nov. 13.

But before that: this Friday, Oct. 23 at 9am at Boys & Girls Club you can find out how this year’s fundraising campaign is going to help 18 partner agencies make a difference in so many people’s lives.

The trophies are in for this year’s Chili Cook Off on Friday November 13th at noon at the PJC ballroom to celebrate the end of our Annual Fall Campaign!

10/20/2026

For right at 11 YEARS this great group (plus many other individuals) from FREEDOM CHURCH has faithfully stocked our store once-a-month. Tonight was their final time. We’re incredibly grateful for their giving spirits & willing attitudes for so many years. God IS praised by their acts of service!

Address

124 W Cherry Street
Paris, TX
75460

Opening Hours

Tuesday	1:30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 11:30am

Telephone

(903) 737-8870

Website

http://www.downtownfoodpantry.org/

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