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Drop Your Change for Food
by Deb Spalding
Photo by Deb Spalding
The Emmitsburg Food Bank Services (301-600-2635). They
was founded in the 1980s to help suggest that all clients apply for
meet the needs of local residents in Food Stamps. If one is denied, they
emergencies (fire, flood, accidents, can bring the denial letter to the
illness, job loss, divorce, economic Food Bank and more help can be
recession, job transition, etc.) and to provided. They cannot give food
assist citizens with the sustained low from government sources more than
incomes. once a month. The Frederick County
This food bank serves about sixty food banks are linked through the
families per month, and operates on Religious Coalition for Emergency
donations of food and money from Human Needs. One may not use
the community. The Emmitsburg more than one food bank—this is
Business and Professionals called “double-dipping.” It is unfair
Association (EBPA) started a change to others who are in need.
drop box program several years The Emmitsburg Food Bank has
ago, called “Change for Food.” The guidelines for the number of items
coordinator of that program, Bob from various food groups, based
Rosensteel, Sr., said that donations on family size. They have a “Help
have been going down in the past Pictured from left are Emmitsburg Food Bank volunteers Mary Kate Price, Carson Kelly, Yourself” section of items that don’t
year because other charitable entities Phyllis Kelly, and EBPA Change for Food Coordinator Bob Rosensteel, Sr. fit any category.
are vying for change box donations. Any questions can be directed to
He wants to make sure donors know generous over the years. The EBPA’s new year begins, clients must re- the manager, Phyllis Kelly, at 717-
how much their contributions are Change for Food collection boxes submit documents showing current 642-6963. Food bank hours are:
appreciated by the food bank. that are seen around town in stores address and a photo ID. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:00-
“Please tell everyone not to forget have helped greatly. Thanks to all of The Emmitsburg Food Bank’s 8:00 p.m.; Fridays, 1:00-2:00 p.m.;
to drop one dollar per month in a you,” said Kelly. policy is to help with food once Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Change for Food box. That one little The Emmitsburg Food Bank a month, unless proof of greater Don’t forget to drop your change
dollar makes a huge difference!” said requires proof of residence in the need is shown by contacting Social in the Change for Food boxes at
Rosensteel. Emmitsburg school district area and Services in Frederick at 301-600- various locations around town!
Emmitsburg Food Bank Director a photo ID. While a driver’s license 4575 for services such as Food Contact the Emmitsburg Food Bank
Phyllis Kelly indicated that the food qualifies as a photo ID, it may not Stamps, medical assistance, cash by emailing kellyphy82547@gmail.
bank constantly buys meats, eggs, show a current address. Proof of assistance, or Family and Adult com.
cheese, margarine, and bread with residence may be in the form of a
money from the Change for Food lease, a utility bill, a car registration,
donations. or a piece of mail addressed
“Organizations, churches, personally to the client. They will
schools, FEMA, and Mount St. maintain copies of the documents
Mary’s University have been very during the calendar year. When a
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Drop Your Change for Food
by Deb Spalding
Photo by Deb Spalding
The Emmitsburg Food Bank Services (301-600-2635). They
was founded in the 1980s to help suggest that all clients apply for
meet the needs of local residents in Food Stamps. If one is denied, they
emergencies (fire, flood, accidents, can bring the denial letter to the
illness, job loss, divorce, economic Food Bank and more help can be
recession, job transition, etc.) and to provided. They cannot give food
assist citizens with the sustained low from government sources more than
incomes. once a month. The Frederick County
This food bank serves about sixty food banks are linked through the
families per month, and operates on Religious Coalition for Emergency
donations of food and money from Human Needs. One may not use
the community. The Emmitsburg more than one food bank—this is
Business and Professionals called “double-dipping.” It is unfair
Association (EBPA) started a change to others who are in need.
drop box program several years The Emmitsburg Food Bank has
ago, called “Change for Food.” The guidelines for the number of items
coordinator of that program, Bob from various food groups, based
Rosensteel, Sr., said that donations on family size. They have a “Help
have been going down in the past Pictured from left are Emmitsburg Food Bank volunteers Mary Kate Price, Carson Kelly, Yourself” section of items that don’t
year because other charitable entities Phyllis Kelly, and EBPA Change for Food Coordinator Bob Rosensteel, Sr. fit any category.
are vying for change box donations. Any questions can be directed to
He wants to make sure donors know generous over the years. The EBPA’s new year begins, clients must re- the manager, Phyllis Kelly, at 717-
how much their contributions are Change for Food collection boxes submit documents showing current 642-6963. Food bank hours are:
appreciated by the food bank. that are seen around town in stores address and a photo ID. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:00-
“Please tell everyone not to forget have helped greatly. Thanks to all of The Emmitsburg Food Bank’s 8:00 p.m.; Fridays, 1:00-2:00 p.m.;
to drop one dollar per month in a you,” said Kelly. policy is to help with food once Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Change for Food box. That one little The Emmitsburg Food Bank a month, unless proof of greater Don’t forget to drop your change
dollar makes a huge difference!” said requires proof of residence in the need is shown by contacting Social in the Change for Food boxes at
Rosensteel. Emmitsburg school district area and Services in Frederick at 301-600- various locations around town!
Emmitsburg Food Bank Director a photo ID. While a driver’s license 4575 for services such as Food Contact the Emmitsburg Food Bank
Phyllis Kelly indicated that the food qualifies as a photo ID, it may not Stamps, medical assistance, cash by emailing kellyphy82547@gmail.
bank constantly buys meats, eggs, show a current address. Proof of assistance, or Family and Adult com.
cheese, margarine, and bread with residence may be in the form of a
money from the Change for Food lease, a utility bill, a car registration,
donations. or a piece of mail addressed
“Organizations, churches, personally to the client. They will
schools, FEMA, and Mount St. maintain copies of the documents
Mary’s University have been very during the calendar year. When a
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