Thursday, January 16, 2025
Mission Gatesville is shifting the schedule of their food distribution program to Saturdays in January.
The organization will pass out bags of non-perishable food at no cost on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10 a.m. – noon at 301 N. Lutterloh. The local organization previously passed out food on the first and third Thursday of each month.
“For now, this is the new schedule moving forward,” Mission Gatesville Board Member, Scott Ayers, said in an email. “We've been distributing on Thursdays for two years, and while we see over 100 people come get food on those days, it's been difficult to get volunteers on a regular basis, since it's in the middle of a traditional workday.”
Ayers adds that he hopes the change will encourage the same amount or more people to come out and get food while also allowing those who do not work on Saturdays to volunteer.
“Volunteers are needed to help carry food for people to their cars (as most of the people we see are elderly) as well as talking to them, praying with them, etc.,” he said. “If someone would like to volunteer, they can show up at about 9:45 a.m. to help set up and stay as long as they can once we start passing out food at 10 a.m.”
For those coming out to get food, Mission Gatesville recommends arriving at 10 a.m., since bags are first come first served. The organization does not require any forms of identification or proof of residency. Bags are limited to one per adult.
The bags include non-perishable food along with fresh items such as bread and eggs if available.
Mission Gatesville was founded in early 2023 to further help those in need within the community. They are 100% volunteer-run and funded by donations.
To learn more about the organization, visit https://missiongatesville.org/
