Journey Community Food Pantry will distribute groceries to families experiencing food insecurity on Wednesday, November 11, and Wednesday, November 18, with distribution hours scheduled from 10 a.m. until noon and again from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.
The pantry will be closed to the public during Thanksgiving week.
Available groceries include meat and deli items, fresh produce, bread, desserts and shelf-stable food. Prepackaged grocery boxes will include ingredients for holiday side dishes, along with a selection of pork, poultry, seafood or beef.
For November, the pantry will also offer specialty items for clients to choose from, including coffee, tea, chocolate Ensure, vitamins, over-the-counter medications, trash bags and condiments.
Clients are encouraged to arrive early, as perishable items are available in limited quantities and may run out quickly. Groceries are distributed in prepacked boxes intended to supplement the food needs of qualifying households.
Identification and Residency Requirements
Anyone receiving assistance must bring a photo ID along with one additional document dated within the past two months to verify residency. Acceptable documents include:
- Utility bill
- Medical bill
- Rental lease
- Government-issued mail
The address on the photo ID must match the address on the supporting document. Junk mail will not be accepted.
Pantry officials emphasize that these documentation requirements have been in place for the past four years and will continue for the foreseeable future.
Households may receive assistance once per month.
Journey Community Food Pantry serves residents of Floyd and Chattooga counties in Georgia, as well as Cherokee County, Alabama.
The pantry is located at 15 Redmond Court NW in Rome.
Residents are encouraged to share the information with individuals and families who may need food assistance, particularly the identification and residency requirements to avoid delays during distribution.
