Food Pantry

Our Services
Current Donation Needs
Volunteer

Our Mission

The CFUMC Food Pantry exists to provide groceries for people in the Cumming and surrounding communities.

Food Pantry Services

Wednesday Food Pantry

When: The Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 9:00 – 11:00 AM.

Where: 1st floor of the sanctuary

Who: All are welcome! There are no income requirements, and anyone in need can receive assistance, with a full bag of groceries available once per week. Bread and sweets are also typically available each week.

Monthly Drive-Thru

Our monthly drive-through food pantry takes place one Saturday each month from 10:00 to 11:00 AM and is designed to better serve individuals and families who are unable to visit the pantry during Wednesday morning hours. Stay tuned for our next Saturday drive-thru!

Ways to Volunteer

  • Food Pantry Assistance

    • Help stock and sort donations.

    • Pack bags for distribution.

    • Assist with setting up and distributing food on Wednesdays from 9:00–11:00AM

  • Food Pantry Garden

    Help maintain and tend the garden to grow food for the pantry. (No prior gardening experience required.)

  • Food Pickup & Delivery

    • Volunteer to pick up food from local stores and ACFB (Atlanta Community Food Bank).

    • Help deliver bread and other supplies to the pantry Monday through Wednesday.

  • Group Volunteering

    • Groups can volunteer for a day to help with food pantry tasks (Contact Barbara Ledbetter to schedule and complete required paperwork.)

  • Set-Up Team

    • 2-4 times a month on Sundays following 11 AM worship.

    • Set up tables each week, move/stack chairs as needed to get the food pantry ready for the week.

  • Unload Food Bank Deliveries

    • 1-2 times a month.

    • Help unload deliveries from the food banks. 

Volunteers are essential to the success of this ministry, and participants are asked to arrive at approximately 8:30 AM to help with preparation.

If you would like to volunteer on a specific day, or just learn more about how you can help support this ministry, reach out to our Food Pantry Director at bledbetter@cfumcga.com, or use the button below.

I'm Interested in Volunteering

Staple Food Donation Needs

You can help the Food Pantry by donating non-perishable food items!

Donations can be placed in the designated bins throughout the church or brought to our church office Sunday-Thursday. Thank you for your support!

Current Items Needed

  • 1lb bags of rice or beans

  • Boxed spaghetti and pasta

  • Spaghetti sauce (canned)

  • Boxed macaroni and cheese

  • Boxed skillet dinners

  • Boxed saltine crackers

  • Canned soup

  • Peanut butter

  • Canned tuna or chicken

  • Canned meals (spaghetti or ravioli)

  • Boxed cereal (regular size)

  • Cans of fruits and vegetables

Current Low-Stock Items

  • Boxed Crackers

  • Boxed Cereal

  • Canned Fruit

  • Mashed Potatoes

  • Canned Corn