St. Matthew Baptist Church Food Pantry
The Emergency Food Assistant Program (TEFAP)
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
759 Longtown Road Rev. Charles C. Davis, Pastor
Lugoff, SC 29078 (803) 438-3297
Hours of Operation:
Every Fourth Saturday of the Month
9:00 AM to 12 Noon
Mission Statement:
Our Mission is to meet the needs of the people by alleviating hunger in our community and by
sharing food with compassion.
Motto:
They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more…
Revelation 7:16
Words to Ponder:
Happiness adds and multiplies as you divide it with others.
Giving never moves in a straight line…
it always moves in circles.
St. Matthew Baptist Church food pantry has served the surrounding community for the past ten years. The pantry serves an average of 330 families monthly. Through the generous giving of the members of St. Matthew Baptist Church and occasional gifts from individuals , local school food drives, and the dedicated volunteers of the St. Matthew Baptist Church food pantry, we are able to help meet the needs of many families in our community and spread the love of Jesus Christ.
If you are interested in getting support from or volunteering at the food pantry please contact the church office at
803-438-3297 or email us at patrice_dvs@ yahoo.com.
The food pantry operates on the 4th Saturday from 9:00am-12:00pm.
We gladly accept donations.
“The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or if all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities). If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (in Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
FREE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
AT
St. Matthew Baptist Church
759 Longtown Road
Lugoff, SC 29078
Rev. Charles Davis, Pastor
What is the program?
The commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a USDA nutrition program that offers free monthly nutritional information and nutritious foods such as: canned fruit, vegetables, meat, milk and cereal, rice, beans, cheese, and fruit juices.
Who is Eligible?
60 years of age are older
Must meet income eligibility guidelines
Must live in Kershaw County
How to participate in the ( CSFP ) for Seniors?
1) Valid SC Picture ID
2) Social Security Card
3) Piece of Mail with Current address (electric bill, water bill, telephone bill, etc.)
4) Proof of Total Income (Social Security Letter, Pension/Retirement Letter, etc.)
Please bring the information listed above when you apply.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Every Fourth Saturday of the Month
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
“In accordance with Federal law and the US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, natural origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint of discriminating, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S. W., Washington, D. C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.