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Linn Community Food Bank (First Presbyterian Church)
Organization: Church, Community, Food Pantry
Facility Type: Walk-in Resource
Status: Open
Address:
310 5th St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
| Region: | Northeast |
|---|---|
| County/Parish: | Linn |
Main/General Business Number: 319-364-3543
Main/General Business E-mail Address: (hidden)
Website: http://www.fpccr.org/food_bank.htm
Management Contact: (hidden)
Other Contacts:(hidden)
Hours: 2:00-3:30pm Monday-Friday
Areas Served: Cedar Rapids
This organization provides Temporary or Permanent Service? Temporary
Notes:
The Linn Community Food Bank is housed in the lower level of First Presbyterian Church (and has been since 1971), As of 2003, the Food Bank incorporated, and was granted 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, tax-deductible status. It is no longer under the umbrella of Churches United.
In 2002, the Linn Community Food Bank marked its 30th anniversary. Through the years, the food bank has provided short-term help to 155,000 individuals. Currently, up to 20 households per day, Monday through Friday, are given a several days worth of groceries.
Hours of operation are 2:00-3:30, Monday through Friday. Clients come by referral from Harambee House.
The Food Bank could not operate without its volunteers. Over 80 people from 69 area churches and members of the community give their time to stock shelves, dispense food, purchase supplies, organize food drives, and recruit more volunteers. Contributions of food come from 65 businesses and organizations, and over 200 individuals. Help of any kind—food, money, time—is always welcome.
The Food Bank is proud of its long-term association with First Presbyterian Church, and looks forward to many more years of serving the hungry together.
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Created At: Thu Aug 21 00:52:45 +0000 2008
Updated At: Thu Aug 21 00:53:22 +0000 2008
Updated By: KSie
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