NEWS
OXFORD ECUMENICAL FOOD SHELF UPDATE - for March 26th, 2020
OXFORD ECUMENICAL FOOD SHELF UPDATE Beginning Thursday March 26th, and every Thursday after, from 4:00 PM until 7:15 PM the Oxford Ecumenical Food Shelf will begin providing PRE-BOXED groceries for Oxford residents. Please note: No one will be allowed inside the Community Center or the Food Shelf for any reason. Groceries will be pre-boxed by volunteers and brought up to the front door of the Community Center. Every family will receive the same amount of groceries including USDA items. · BEFORE COMING: · Before coming clients should call and leave a message on our phone #508-987-1062 that they will be coming in for food. If you are not already a client, let us know and we will return your call to determine eligibility. · Clients should make sure there is room in their trunk or rear hatch for a box of food. · UPON ARRIVING: · Upon arriving at the Community Center cars should line up in an orderly manner. Everyone MUST remain inside their car. · No one will be allowed to stand around outside the building. · Upon arriving at the Community Center clients should open their trunk / rear hatch and return inside their car. · Clients will be asked their name, address and phone number for our records. Anyone who is not already a client will receive a sign in sheet and envelope to fill out and return to us in the mail. · Volunteers will place the box of food into the trunk and the client can leave. · SAFETY FIRST: · We believe this will allow us to serve as many families as possible while keeping everyone as safe as possible. For more information or as the situation changes please continue to follow our website at www.oxfordfoodshelf.org , or on Facebook at the “Oxford Residents Forum”, and also on Facebook at “Oxford Ecumenical Council and Food Shelf”. John Kneeland Jr. - Chairman Phone: #508-987-1062 |
CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS AND FOOD SHELF SAFETY - March 2020
For
the health and safety of Food Shelf Clients and volunteers, we are
asking anyone who is currently sick, please do not come to the Food
Shelf. Anyone coming in who is sick will be politely asked to leave and instructed to come back when they are healthy. We apologize for any inconvenience
but we all must be cautious at this time. Thank you, John Kneeland Jr Chairman Oxford Ecumenical Council & Oxford Ecumenical Food Shelf |
Postal Carriers Food Drive - May 2017
The town of Oxford donated 5,163 lbs of food this year.
Thank you to everyone who donated and who helped sort and store the
donations. These donations will be distributed to Oxford families in
need. Thank you, |
Oxford Dollar Tree Customers Donate to Food Shelf - October 2015
The customers, management and employees of the new Dollar Tree store in Oxford have generously donated 1,115 non-perishable items to the Oxford Ecumenical Food Shelf. Our sincere thanks to all the customers, management and staff for the help they provided to us. This is another local company helping to make the lives of Oxfords families better. Their donations are already on our shelves being distributed to families in need. Thank you to everyone for caring and for making a difference in our community, |
We have moved into the Oxford Community Center - July 5th, 2012
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The Oxford Food Shelf has been approved to distribute USDA foods - March 2012
The Oxford Food Shelf has been approved to distribute USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) foods. In addition to the foods already provided by the Food Shelf we now also provide USDA foods to approved families. The USDA approval process is simple and takes about 5 minutes. Families do not need to bring any proof of income with them. To be approved a family is asked if their income level exceeds a federal guideline amount which is based upon the size of the family. The family answers YES or NO, and it's done. John Kneeland Chairman - Oxford Ecumenical Council & Oxford Food Shelf |
36th Annual Oxford Crop Walk (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) - October 2011
Thank you to everyone who donated and everyone who walked in our 36th Crop Walk. This years event raised $2,503.76 with 25% ($625.94) staying in Oxford for use at the Oxford Food shelf. John Kneeland Chairman - Oxford Ecumenical Council & Oxford Food Shelf |
Oxford Boy Scout Troop 147 Food Drive - March 2012
Thank you to
Oxford Boy Scout
Troop 147 and the residents of Oxford. The Scouts Food Drive collected 1,391 food items for the Oxford Food Shelf. GREAT JOB ! ! ! Thank you, John Kneeland Chairman - Oxford Ecumenical Council & Oxford Food Shelf |
Walmart Food Drive - Sept 2011
Thank you to all the Walmart customers and associates who donated to the Oxford Food Shelf during our Food Drive on Saturday and Sunday Sept 10th and 11th. With your help we collected 115 cases of food and $ 931.00 in cash. These donations will go a long way in helping feed families in Oxford. This year there are 10% more families coming to us than last year. The need is great and your help is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, John Kneeland Chairman - Oxford Ecumenical Council & Oxford Food Shelf |
Distribution Update / Frozen Meats - June 2011
WE NOW DISTRIBUTE FROZEN MEATS TO FAMILIES EACH MONTH. THESE INCLUDE CHICKEN, BEEF, LAMB AND PORK. John Kneeland Chairman - Oxford Ecumenical Council & Food shelf |
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