The Paltry Pantry at Ferguson LFLs

12/12/2025

Who needs help this Christmas?

I received many generous donations and we have the ability to do a Christmas Dinner box.
Please reach out if you need one.
Boxes can include:
Stuffing (Turkey or Chicken)
Instant Potatoes or Scalloped Potatoes
Gravy or gravy mix (Turkey or Chicken)
Canned Green beans, Corn, and/or Peas
Pumpkin with or without canned milk
Cream of mushroom, celery, or chicken soup
Boxed Mac and Cheese
Dessert of some kind or canned fruit

Message me if you need a box. Let me know what ingredients you want and I can prepare boxes. Pickup will be at our house in Philipsburg.

Supplies will be limited. First come first serve until supply runs out. Please only request what you can use.

11/28/2025

I'm thankful to be able to serve our community and grateful for the CDT to have a nice write up about the pantry this year 🥰

11/25/2025

We are celebrating our second birthday this week. And it has been such a blessing to be able to have this pantry.
We grew from a small little, grey box that was quickly turned into a "pink fridge" on the bench. Last year we landscaped and gave the pantry a base.
This year we added the farm stand which has been a wonderful additional amount of space this fall with all the SNAP uncertainty.

We have fed dozens of families over a 1000 pounds of food this year alone. This has been the busiest year by far. I hope it's because people are more aware we are here. But I fear it's because more are struggling. We will continue to help our community as much as we can within the next year and hope to grow more!

This year we did our Thanksgiving Blessing Bag Program and I'm happy to announce that 20 Thanksgiving Blessing Bags have found a home for Thanksgiving.

Please think of us if you ever have food that needs donated or if you ever need anything.

Thank you for loving my pantry as much as I do! 🩷

11/15/2025

I will start reaching out tomorrow to families who will receive the blessing bags to set up pick up times. I have a lot of work ahead in assembling the bags. Please have some patience as it's just the three of us who are getting this done!

11/08/2025

There are still bags remaining. Sign up and please share!

*Update: we are prepping bags and can no longer take submissions. I will be in contact with everyone hopefully Sunday Evening, Nov 16th.*

Hi!
My husband and I have put together a little something for Thanksgiving this year. We know some are majorly struggling and trying to offset some pain.

To claim a bag, please fill out the Google Sheets doc. All the info is listed in the sign-ups. There's also a small gift to be included in each bag, generously donated by our friends and family members.

Feel free to share with friends and family. Also nominations of a local family in need are welcome (please message me directly). Pickup will be at our home in Philipsburg Borough and we prefer to keep recipients within the Moshannon Valley region.

11/06/2025

*Update: we are prepping bags and can no longer take submissions. I will be in contact with everyone hopefully Sunday Evening, Nov 16th.*

Hi!
My husband and I have put together a little something for Thanksgiving this year. We know some are majorly struggling and trying to offset some pain.

To claim a bag, please fill out the Google Sheets doc. All the info is listed in the sign-ups. There's also a small gift to be included in each bag, generously donated by our friends and family members.

Feel free to share with friends and family. Also nominations of a local family in need are welcome (please message me directly). Pickup will be at our home in Philipsburg Borough and we prefer to keep recipients within the Moshannon Valley region.

10/31/2025

I have been very busy this past week. But I've been doing my absolute best to keep the pantry as full as possible.
I have been checking it sometimes a few times a day. And I want to thank you all for all the donations that have popped up. I've noticed. I know what is new and I see it.
Not only do I see it, but also your hungry neighbors see it.
Whether you're a friend, family, coworker, or complete stranger, your donations are so appreciated.
Thank you for helping your neighbors at this uncertain time. ❤️

My husband and I are working on a special help for Thanksgiving. Please stay tuned.

10/23/2025

🎁 It’s That Time of Year! Applications Are OPEN! 🎁

Application Link: https://forms.gle/f4juCfobxBb1rtUF8

We’re so excited to kick off this year’s program and help make the holidays brighter for local kiddos! Please take a moment to read through this year’s important updates:

🎄 Application Window: October 22 – November 1

🎄 Once applications close, we’ll start matching eligible kiddos with sponsors.

🎄 This year, sponsors will use a new online sign-up system to “claim” kiddos — no more double matches, and automatic updates when a child is sponsored!

🎄 In early November, we’ll post the sponsor sign-up link so you can choose a kiddo (or two!) to support.

🎄 Families will receive an email notification once their kiddo has been sponsored.

🎄 Gift Pick-Up Days: December 13 & 14 at the Bellefonte Moose

🎄 Due to space constraints, our program will be capped at 300 kiddos this year — but we plan to explore larger venues for next year so we can help even more families!

💖 We’re so grateful for our amazing community — your generosity and kindness make the magic of the holidays possible every single year. Thank you for helping us spread joy! ✨

10/22/2025

I saw this post on Happy Valley Moms and have no idea where it came from, but hoping it helps!

Edit: it was compiled by CenClear and is this is the link! https://online.fliphtml5.com/zlaxy/iqha/

10/19/2025

If you haven't followed, there is a lot of talk about SNAP benefits not being distributed next month due to the budget impass.
If you have any excess, please consider us for donations. The porch or the bench. Stuff it in the pantry. We even happily accept recently expired foods and hygiene items.
Theres a ton of families in our community likely to hurt majorly from this. 💔