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Saint Paul Food Pantry
Who Can Visit?
Saint Paul Food Pantry is a ministry of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sarasota. The food pantry runs every Saturday as part of the church's outreach to the community.
Additional Support
The church also hosts a weekly Tuesday Community Meal for anyone in the community who needs a hot meal.
Ways to Give
You can support the food pantry and other church ministries in several ways. Online giving is available through a secure donation page at the church's giving website. You can also give by envelope during Sunday worship, through your bank's bill pay service (note "food pantry" in the memo line), or by setting up automatic account withdrawal through the church office. Thrivent Financial members may also be eligible for up to two Action Team Grants per year to support ministry needs.
To reach the church office, call 941.955.6479 or email StPaul-Admin@verizon.net. The office is located at 2256 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34239.
How to Join the Team?
All ministry groups at St. Paul actively welcome new team members. To get involved with the food pantry or other ministries, contact the church office at 941.955.6479 or email StPaul-Admin@verizon.net. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon.
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