FREE Monthly Supplemental Food for Seniors

The Minerva United Methodist Church and the Minerva Area Food Pantry Council announces that Seniors may sign up to receive a monthly food box. Recipients must be 60 years of age or older and have a gross monthly income at or below the guidelines provided. They must also be residents of Stark or Carroll County. People who participate in this program are still eligible for food help from the Minerva area pantries. Please bring an ID.

Each box contains: 4 cans of vegetables, 2 cans of fruit, 2 cartons of shelf-stable milk, 2 bottles of juice, 2 items of cereal, 1 can of beef stew or chili, 1 jar of peanut butter, 2 bags of pasta, and 2 lbs. of cheese.

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a federally funded program administered by the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.

Applications are available at the Minerva United Methodist Church, 204 N. Main St. Call 330-868-4940 or email minervaumc@frontier.com. Office hours are 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday.

Persons are eligible for food aid at all locations if their household income is below twice the poverty level. This is $4,291 per month for a family of four. Bring your photo ID.