About us
Our new 30’ x 50’ addition houses additional food, dry goods, forklift, washer & dryer to clean donated clothes
Established in the early 1970’s by the Lakeland Ministerial Association, the Lakeland Pantry is a volunteer, non-denominational service. It is part of the Howard Young Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3), charitable, non-profit organization.
New walk-in 14’x20’ freezer with 18,000lb - 20,000lb capacity
8’x14’ walk-in cooler houses boxes of food items weighing up to 15,500lb
8 additional large refrigerators and freezers
What’s the scale of our operation?
More facts about us
17,000lbs of food is distributed weekly from Lakeland Pantry
Your $1.00 donation has a food purchasing power of $5.00 - $7.00
95% of food is purchased with money donated by community businesses, individuals, churches, & service groups
Pantry participates in Hunger Task Force and TEFAP programs
Food Items are purchased from Feeding America E.W., local grocers, and a regional wholesaler
Clothing, diapers, pet food, & books are donated items given out free
Collaborates with schools & churches to provide food through their programs
5% of food distributed is obtained through government programs & food drives
