ABOUT US 

 

The Schulenburg Area Food Pantry (SAFP) has a modified “Client Choice” food distribution system. This was designed after the Ohio State University Extension model of the Rainbow of Choice, offering healthful selections within the five food group based on the My Pyramid system.

This has allowed the clients to choose on the basis of their need and preference. For those clients not used to accepting “donated food”, this friendly store environment is perhaps a  more acceptable option for maintaining the dignity of these clients than that of a traditional food pantry.

In an attempt to promote healthy food choices, our volunteers offer suggestions to the clients  on how to use various food items such as dried cranberries on cereal or as a snack choice.

We have given out recipes for use with the USDA commodities and in addition use The Capital Area Food Bank of Texas “CAFB” Cookbook.

 

 

 

  

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Kathy Quinlan,  President

 

Rose McClain, Vice-President

 

Ronnie Herzik, Treasurer

 

Rita Brossmann, Secretary

 

Tom Bargas,  Director

 

Annie Chapman,  Director

 

Susie Stewart,  Director

 

Debra Blansitt,  Director

 

 

 

ABOUT OUR LOGO

 

The Schulenburg Area Food Pantry's logo evolved when the board of directors approached Mrs. Sharron Hoogendoorn, art instructor at Schulenburg ISD.  She conducted a competition and several great proposals were submitted. Kodi Dvorak's drawing was the one that caught our eye.  With the help of Suzanne Batchelder, a  local artist, Kodi's artwork turned into our logo which is proudly printed on our letterhead and thank you notes. 

OUR HISTORY

 

The SAFP serves over 125 low income families comprising over 514 individuals each month.  There are over 150 households registered as active clients, which means they have received food within the last 6 months.  In 2010 we supplied 1,503 households comprised of over 3,723 individuals some 60,904 pounds of food, requiring 2,056.30 volunteer hours.  The SAFP was established in 1996.  In 2004, we elected a community board of directors who obtained corporate status in Texas and a 501(c)(3) non-profit status in 2005.

 

 The Schulenburg Area Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3), non-profit corporation.  All gifts are deductible to the full extent allowed by tax laws.


SAFP is a partner since January, 1996 with the Capital Area Food Bank, Austin, Texas.