By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Many individuals and families face hunger at times. Below is a partial listing of local food banks and options to assist those in need of food. Please note that days and times of operation are subject to change.
- Guthrie County General Assistance department, Beth Watson, department head. The office is open regularly on weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 641-747-2546.
- New Opportunities, 400 State St., Guthrie Center. 641-747-3845, www.newopp.org.
- First Presbyterian Church, 701 State St., Guthrie Center. 641-747-3696.
- Cottage Pantry, 117 North Sherman St., Stuart. 515-240-8267.
- Faith Bible Church, 2096 Highway 4, Panora. 641-755-3034.
- Adair-Casey Food Pantry, 100 East Second St., Casey. Thursdays 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays 9-11 a.m.
- Jamaica Library, 316 Main St., Jamaica. Includes refrigerated items. Meat, milk, etc. when available. 641-429-3362.
- Other local churches and libraries may have information on local resources as well.