“Jesus replied, ‘They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.’ ... he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied.”

– Matthew 14:16, 19-20

The Food Pantry at Saint John’s provides a vital service in our Midtown/Downtown community. Those in need can receive pre-sacked, non-perishable food from this MIFA (Memphis Interfaith Association)-certified Food Pantry on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30-11:00 AM. The amount of food given is based on the size of the household served and is enough to feed the family (or an individual) for four days. The non-perishable food items are supplemented by bread, produce, and other items from the Memphis Food Bank and area grocery stores. The need is great. In 2008, the Saint John’s Food Pantry provided sacks of food that fed 1,329 household, consisting of 1,618 adults and 1121 children—enough for approximately 32,800 meals.

Don’t let the cupboards go bare. You can help with your gifts of food and/or money as well as being a volunteer. Volunteers work one morning a month. Food Pantry volunteers must be members of St. John’s for at least six months. If interested in volunteering, please call the church office.

If you need to receive groceries from a food pantry, please contact MIFA at 527-0208.