Many local outreach programs serve Woodstock neighbors in need, but several recent food donations were unusual. The Woodstock Food Pantry is now distributing frozen pork from a pig that was […]
Local groups, churches, students sustain service during pandemic
Cooperation among several Woodstock High School student groups produced a bountiful outreach to benefit the Woodstock Food Pantry and the people it serves. The idea began at a LUCHA (Latinos […]
Northwood Middle School program helps keep community fed
The Woodstock Food Pantry has adopted new procedures as it offers food to meet the needs of Woodstock residents, even during the additional challenges in this time of confinement. The […]
Marian cafeteria director shares her cooking talents
Since its founding in 1987, the Woodstock Food Pantry’s mission has been to distribute food to needy people within the boundaries of Woodstock School District 200. “We continue to […]
Northwood Middle School held a food drive from Nov. 12 through Dec. 13 to benefit local food pantries. The drive was coordinated by the members of the school’s Student Council […]
The shelves at the Woodstock Food Pantry were well stocked after several recent food drives by local groups. “As I have stated many times in the past, the Woodstock Food […]
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