Neighbors who meet low-income guidelines are welcome to shop at the Stowe Mission Food Pantry. To schedule an appointment, call 211.
Visitors can come to the food pantry once per month per household.
The Food Pantry offers meats, nonperishable goods, and dairy products. You can expect a real grocery shopping experience and walk away with a variety of items to help feed your household.
The Stowe Mission Food Pantry is a self-service, choice pantry. You get to select the food you want and need, just like shopping in a store. Appointments are required, so call 211 to schedule your visit before coming in.
Beyond the food pantry, Stowe Mission offers a Community Kitchen that serves free hot lunches Monday through Friday from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Enter on the south side of the building at the Community Kitchen door. The kitchen serves more than 250 meals each weekday and provides a warm, welcoming space for neighbors to enjoy a meal and connect with others.
Stowe Mission also runs free dental and vision clinics. The Dental Clinic offers free extractions and cleanings, digital x-rays, pain medications, and antibiotics when needed. A $20 donation is suggested but not required. The Vision Clinic provides free eye exams and, for qualified patients, a voucher for a free pair of glasses through a partnership with Prevent Blindness. Both clinics are open by appointment only. Call (614) 445-8400 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm to schedule.
Stowe Mission also offers an after-school program, pregnancy resources, and Christian services for the community.
Stowe Mission welcomes financial donations and in-kind gifts. In-kind donations include non-perishable food, coats, toys, and school supplies. You can also send currently needed items directly through their Amazon wish list. For monetary gifts, including options like asset giving, estate giving, memorial gifts, and qualified charitable distributions, visit their donation page or contact info@stowemission.org or (614) 445-8400.
Stowe Mission welcomes individual volunteers, groups, mission trips, and corporate teams. Opportunities include cooking in the Community Kitchen, teaching, mentoring, and helping in the dental or vision clinics. Some roles like teaching and mentoring require additional screening such as background checks. To sign up, fill out the volunteer form on their website or reach out at (614) 445-8400 or info@stowemission.org.
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