The Martensville Food Pantry (MFP), with the help of donors, Martensville & District Lions Club, and volunteers, were able to make up 49 Easter hampers this year to give to those in need over the holiday.
The biggest contributors to these hampers were the Martensville Coop for assisting in purchasing the hams, as well as Bergthaler Mennonite Church and a few individual donations.
“A big thank you to the Martensville & District Lions Club for donating chocolate Easter bunnies for all the children included in our Easter hampers. We are very grateful for their continuous and generous support,” the Martensville Food Pantry stated via social media.
According to Tara Wagner, the MFP Community Liaison and Board of Directors’ member, there are a number of items needed to help restock the pantry following Easter. Items include; canned veggies and fruit, pork ‘n beans, children’s nut free lunch snacks and juice boxes.
“In June the Martensville & Area Lions Club will be hosting a ‘Fill the Trailer’ food drive once again for the Martensville Food Pantry,” Wagner added. Watch for more details about this in the upcoming months.
The MFP is located in the Martensville Civic Centre at 66 Main St., Room 2 and offers a variety of food options to those in Martensville and surrounding communities each week.
If you or someone you know is in need of a hamper, contact 306-280-1255, or email martensvillefoodpantry@gmail.com. For more information, visit the ‘Martensville Food Pantry’ Facebook page.
