Founded more than two decades ago by executive director Lynne Saunders, Papa’s Pantry is a source of free food and meals for 10 to 60 families each week. In addition to as-needed food assistance, Papa’s Pantry offers life skills training and coaching to eligible families to address the underlying factors that contribute to chronic food insecurity.
Papa’s Pantry follows Christian principles and hosts on-site Bible study for its clients. The nonprofit organization also administers The Master’s Training Center, a group of educational programs in employment training, financial literacy, and nutrition and cooking. Papa’s Pantry shares its achievements and fundraising goals in its bi-monthly digital publication, Community Spirit Magazine.