MUST Neighborhood Pantry

The churches on Mimosa have partnered with MUST Ministries’ Neighborhood Pantry to provide food and toiletries to at-risk students and their families.  The Mimosa pantry is located at Roswell United Methodist Church (Fellowship Hall) and is open the first Monday of each month (excludes holidays).  Donations and volunteers are needed!  The next neighborhood pantry is Tuesday, September 8th. 

DONATION ITEMS:

This month, we are especially in need of 200+ large jugs of laundry detergent.

Donations can be dropped off at the RUMC Fellowship Hall on Pantry Day anytime before 4:00 PM. You may also drop items off in advance at First Baptist Roswell, and volunteers will deliver them to the pantry.

The more items we receive through donations, the fewer we need to purchase!

If you’re interested in shopping, sign up as a SHOPPER.  (Each detergent slot equals 10 large bottles, and each feminine hygiene slot equals 25 packages.) The Pantry will reimburse you for these bulk purchases.

Thank you for being part of what makes this ministry possible!

Ever wonder where all the great items at the MUST Pantry on Mimosa come from each month?

It truly takes a community. The Pantry relies on a network of partners and generous donations to serve families in need. MUST Ministries supplies all non-perishable groceries, while the Atlanta Community Food Bank provides fresh produce and protein. Bagel Rescue gathers bagels from local delis and delivers them on Pantry Day, and dedicated volunteers collect day-old bread and bakery items from Publix.

Roswell United Methodist Church (RUMC) uses monetary donations from individuals, neighboring churches, and local groups to purchase eggs, corn tortillas, and additional protein. Volunteers like YOU help fill critical gaps by donating items such as laundry detergent and feminine hygiene products each month, along with financial gifts to ensure we have enough for every family.

MONETARY DONATIONS:

Monetary donations are used to buy detergent and feminine hygiene products to supplement what is donated. The pantry also buys fresh produce (apples, oranges, onions and potatoes), ground beef and tortillas for families.

Donate online HERE and designate funds to “MUST Neighborhood Pantry.”  Monetary donations can also be dropped off at our church office.  Just write “MUST Neighborhood Pantry” on the check or envelope to ensure credit.

VOLUNTEERS:

Volunteers are needed to pack produce and groceries, unload the MUST delivery trucks, and distribute groceries to families.  After school shifts are available and are a great opportunity for youth service hours.

Volunteers are needed for Tuesday, September 8th. Sign up to volunteer HERE.

(Note:  If teens/kids are volunteering with an adult, sign up with the number of adults attending and add the number of teens/kids in the comments section.)

ABOUT MUST:

MUST Neighborhood Pantry’s mission is to eliminate hunger for at-risk students in local schools, giving them a greater opportunity to succeed in school and life. MUST partners with schools and provides food and toiletries to at-risk students and families through their campus-based food pantry program. MUST Ministries works closely with school social workers, counselors, and staff to identify children and families in crisis. Once a month, including the summer, families can come to the pantry and choose items their families need and enjoy.

Learn more about MUST Ministries HERE