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Cooperating Ministries Food Pantry In service 20+ years • Located at the Hartford United Methodist Church • Representing support of 4 local churches • Must be residents of Hartford Township, City of Hartford or Keeler-Keeler Township • I.D. required when coming in for food • 1 visit per month for 2 full bags of groceries • Donations greatly appreciated • Volunteers needed • Click here for TAX CREDIT information. Hours: ► Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 NOON ► Drop-off items Saturday morning OR at the Church M-W-TH-F 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (closed Tues)		Across from the Hartford Fire Department 425 E. Main St Hartford MI 49057 (269) 621-4103 (church) (269) 621-3663 (program coordinator) Coordinator: Delberta Troutman Click here to send an email		Food Pantry Newsletters Learn more about what we do, our funding, participating ministry groups, and volunteers. April, 2009 Churches or other organizations that would like to help with the Food Pantry, please contact us.
Food always needed	Other items needed	Volunteers - a vital part of our Cooperating Ministries Food Pantry
Tuna Hot Dogs Meats that are prepackaged and can be frozen Wild game that has been commercially processed Canned meats Canned stew Soups Vegetables – Corn, Peas, Green Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Diced Tomatoes, Spinach Fruits Juices Rice Beans - Canned or Dry Instant Potatoes Cereal Spaghetti Spaghetti pasta, macaroni Ramen Noodles Macaroni & Cheese Milk – Powdered, Canned, Fresh Bread Margarine Baby foods and formula	Toothpaste toilet paper deodorant diapers shampoo toothbrushes laundry detergent dishwashing soap bar soap toilet paper personal hygiene items	The Student Council of Hartford Middle School is pictured here with groceries from their food drive for the pantry last fall. The High School also had a drive collecting funds at Harding’s. Between the two groups, it was estimated that we received around $2,000 worth of groceries and funds.
Fresh produce is appreciated on Saturday mornings when gardens are producing.

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