On Wednesday, a distribution will be held at the Ozark County Food Pantry from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The distribution will again be operating as a drive-thru service to help curb concerns related to the COVID-19 virus.
Those participating in the food pantry event should remain in their vehicles and line up in the parking lot and on the roadway. The only requirement at this time is that those receiving food from the pantry be Ozark County residents.
Those who are new to the food pantry are asked to bring a photo ID and some proof of residence, such as an electric or other bill in the resident’s name with an Ozark County address. When the food pantry returns to normal after pandemic concerns have eased, income requirements will be reinstated; however, proof of income will not be required this month.
For more information, call the Ozark County Health Department at 417-679-3334.
On Thursday, First Baptist Church (FBC) in Gainesville will host a free fresh produce distribution from 2 to 7 p.m. FBC Pastor Mason Eslinger tells the Ozark County Times the food, provided in cooperation with the Missouri Baptist Association, will be distributed first come, first served to those who drive up to the church’s basement door on Second Street in Gainesville next to the Robert Burns Masonic Lodge.The church held its first fresh produce distribution June 23, and all the produce was quickly distributed. For Thursday’s event, Eslinger says the church has ordered twice as much food as it gave away to the 50-60 people who participated in the first distribution.
To maintain social distancing, volunteers will be standing outside, Eslinger says. Those wishing to pick up food will pull up to the basement door, open a car door or window, and the volunteer will set the food in their vehicles.
The produce boxes include such items as apples, potatoes, celery, tomatoes, carrots, peppers and other fruits and vegetables. Eslinger says there are no requirements to qualify for the food distribution.
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