Schuyler County Food Basket

09/03/2026

This is just a reminder please remember we do not open up until 1:00pm we can not have people showing early please and thank you for understanding sorry for the inconvenience,

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09/02/2026

This is for another what if post....
.What if the food pantry was no longer here?

What would happen to the families, seniors, children, and neighbors who depend on us during difficult times?

The Schuyler County Food Basket is more than a building filled with food. It is a place of hope, kindness, and support—a place where our community takes care of one another.

We cannot do this alone. Every donation, volunteer, and act of kindness helps keep our doors open and food available for those who need it most.

Please help us continue serving our community. Together, we can make sure no one has to wonder where their next meal will come from.

What would our community do without its food pantry?

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09/02/2026

❤️ Our hearts are filled with gratitude for our amazing community and the kindness you continue to show the Schuyler County Food Basket.

Every can, box, bag of food, and monetary donation helps keep our shelves full and gives hope to local families who may be going through a difficult time. No donation is ever too small—every gift makes a meaningful difference.

Because of your generosity, families in our community know they are not alone. Together, we are doing more than providing food—we are sharing kindness, compassion, and hope with our neighbors.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who donates, volunteers, and supports our mission. We could not continue helping our community without you! ❤️

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09/02/2026

08/31/2026

🎉 We are excited to announce that walk-in service is returning this Friday, September 4, from 1:00–6:00 PM enter thru the side door of the pantry and exit thru the front door.

We can’t wait for everyone to see how many more items you’ll be able to choose from!

Please note: We will be closed Friday, September 11, for SMILES Day and will reopen Friday, September 18, from 1:00–6:00 PM.

We look forward to seeing everyone! ❤️

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08/21/2026

❤️ THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING COMMUNITY! ❤️
The Schuyler County Food Basket would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone in our community who continues to support us.
Every food donation, monetary contribution, volunteer hour, and helping hand makes a difference. Because of your generosity, we are able to continue helping local individuals and families when they need a little extra support.
We are incredibly grateful for the businesses, organizations, churches, volunteers, donors, and community members who help keep our shelves stocked and our doors open. No donation is too small—every single contribution helps put food on a neighbor’s table.
🥫 Neighbors helping neighbors.�❤️ Community supporting community.�🤝 Together, we make a difference.
From everyone at the Schuyler County Food Basket, THANK YOU for believing in our mission and supporting the families of Schuyler County.
We are here for our community, and we couldn’t do it without our community!

08/20/2026

The Schuyler County Food Basket is here to help local individuals and families put food on the table when they need a little extra support.

Our Food Basket depends on the generosity of our community. Donations of nonperishable food items and monetary contributions help keep our shelves stocked and allow us to continue serving our neighbors throughout Schuyler County.

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference right here in our community. 💙

📦 Consider donating today and help us keep the Schuyler County Food Basket stocked for those who need it.

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08/18/2026

What an exciting milestone for Penny Power! 🎉

The Schuyler County Food Basket is proud to be among the organizations benefiting from the generosity of Adams Outlet members. Our $1,450 grant will go directly toward food pantry supplies, helping ensure we can continue meeting the needs of our neighbors.

Every stocked shelf and filled grocery bag makes a difference. Thank you, Penny Power, for helping make that possible right here in Schuyler County! 🥫❤️

And congratulations on more than **$750,000 given back to local communities!**

Penny Power Passes $750,000 Mark!

The Penny Power Grant Review Committee met on July 30 and approved a total of $7,749.54 in grants. With this round, the Penny Power program has surpassed the $750,000 mark!

The grant to Cornerstone Foundation for Families for $500 officially pushed Penny Power passed the $750,000 milestone. Adams Electric Cooperative Human Resources/Benefits Administrator Brinkley Mueller presented the check to Dr. Melissa McKelvie PhD, Executive Director of Cornerstone.

The following nine groups/organizations received a grant during this cycle:

• $1,145 - Quincy Notre Dame High School; toward a security system for the school.
• $1,100 - St. Peter School; toward playground equipment.
• $1,450 - Schuyler County Food Basket; food pantry supplies.
• $1,500 - SCHMHA (Schuyler County Mental Health); Christmas baskets.
• $400.94 - Quincy Senior High School - classroom school supplies.
• $740 - Golden Memorial Gardens; raising stones in cemetery.
• $500 - Cornerstone: Foundation for Families; sand tray therapy
• $313.60 - Brown County Elementary School; decodable books for the classroom.
• $600 - H.E.L.P. Center; school supplies.

The Penny Power program is funded by members of Adams Electric Cooperative who have their bills rounded up to the nearest dollar each month. The extra pennies are used to support community betterment projects throughout the Cooperative’s service territory. To date, $750,972.90 has been donated to area schools, food pantries, fire and police departments, senior centers, museums, as well as many others.

To see if your organization is eligible or to request an application, email Brinkley Mueller at [email protected]. The next deadline to apply for a Penny Power grant is October 5, 2026.