LORD S PANTRY OF DOWNINGTOWN
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This is a wonderful organization. They go above and beyond when helping the members of our community. I've seen them scramble to provide for people who were new or not in the system. 'No' isn't a word that is in their vocabulary.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Holiday food and gift distributions.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the wonderful welcoming attitude that everyone has there.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
very nice people
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
feed many hungry people.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
This organization is constantly trying to find ways to better serve their constituents. The Pantry's efforts to provide items that contribute to a healthy diet vs. "filler" items that add calories but not substance, is particularly noteworthy. The organization is staffed by unselfish people who freely give their time and treasure to improve people's lives.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Go worldwide, offering their business model as the benchmark standard for establishing Pantry's in every locale where a need exists.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I have volunteered at the pantry for the past 2 years. I quickly learned that it is much more than a building where groceries are provided for families in need. It is a great place to serve and be served. Downingtown is blessed to have this amazing organization and its wonderful people. Lesa Hayden
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I am always inspired by the other volunteers I have met here.These are some of the most wonderful people I have ever met.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
We've just concluded a very successful Thanksgiving & Christmas food distribution for the needy. In addition we distributed huge quantities of toys for all who requested this assistance. I am always amazed at the spirit of cooperation and the first class systems in place to handle these distributions in a professional and caring manner. The Lords Pantry of Downingtown always goes above and beyond to make sure those receiving assistance are treated with dignity. Pat & Ray Williams
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The huge effort required to pick up foods, assemble and distribute for Thanksgiving and Christmas. These two special efforts are in addition to the regular daily distributions that must be maintained.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
The Lords Pantry of Downingtown is a first class operation. The service is provided with genuine care and respect for those in need.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Friendly, Caring and work tirelessly for the good of those who are served.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I'm one of the newer volunteers at the Lord's Pantry of Downingtown and I have to say that I've been totally impressed with the number of people that this organization serves and the wonderful spirit of the people who donate their time to assist. During this holiday season, it has been amazing to see the number of families who have received Thanksgiving dinners and Holiday gifts due to the generosity of the organization's supporters. With the current state of the economy, and the growing number of people in need, this organization is more important than ever and is deserving of your support.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the feeling of truly helping those in need.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
friendly, caring and dedicated.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
expand its area of coverage and help those in places that do not have a food bank to turn to in times of financial need.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I am so grateful for the Lord's Pantry. They are always there to help in anyway that they can. In the summertime when I was blessed to help my sister with her childern while she was in rehab, the lord's pantry helped me out with food. They never ever judged me or my family. If it wasn't for the pantry I don't know where my family would be at today. It did come to a point where it was food or rent. But thanks to the pantry, I always know that I can make it month to month. I have been really sick this past year and Jan and her crew where there to ask how I was and they were able to allow my mother to pick up my food. I can't wait until I am back on my feet so that I can give back to the Lord's Pantry. I want to thank GOD and everyone for their blessing and understanding of those in need. Thanks to the community for all their help in keeping the pantry open. Also I want to thank everyone who had helped out with the gifts for the childern for christmas. Thanks to you I am able to make christmas a little better this year.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
every month getting food that I really need to feed my childern.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
make the building bigger and to have the staff paid.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
that the staff is very friendly and understanding.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
the most friendlest people I have ever met.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
make sure that people in need for food, shelter, and education would have what they needed.
Ways to make it better...
I didn't worry about how I was going to make it month to month.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
not being sure the pantry will stay open.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I LOVE THE PANTRY.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I WAS IN A BAD CAR ACCIDENT AND WAS NOT ABLE TO WORK AGAIN AND AM NOW DISABLED JUST BARELY MAKING IT ON MY DISABILITY AND THE LORDS PANTRY EVERY MONTH HELPS ME TO PUT FOOD ON MY TABLE THEY ARE SUCH A BLESSING TO SO MANY PEOPLE WE ARE SO BLESSED TO HAVE JAN AND HER ORGANIZATION TO KEEP IT GOING FOR THE FAMILIES THAT HAVE THEIR JOBS AND HELPING WITH HOLIDAY FOR THE KIDS PLZ I ASK AND PRAY TO GOD TO NEVER LET THEM GO AWAY CHRISTINE LOPP-JOHNSON
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IN MY WORST OF TIMES OF MY LIFE THEY ARE ALWAYS THERE TO HELP AND ASSIST US AND THERE ARE A BLESSING
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
NOTHING JUST KEEP BLESSING THEM TO DO THE GOOD THEY DO
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
IS THEY NEVER MAKE YOU FEEL BAD ABOUT WHATEVER SITUATION YOUR IN THEY ALL COME WITH OPEN ARMS AND MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT THEY SMILE AND JOKE AND LAUGH WITH YOU TO MAKE FEEL BTTER
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
ARE KIND LOVING AND CARING AND ALWAYS GREET YOU WITH SMILING FACES
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
DO SO MUCH MORE FOR THE COMMUNITY THEN THEY TRY TO DO NOW IT WOULD BE SO MUCH MORE BENEFICIAL FOR THEM TO HAVE THAT MONEY THEY WOULD DO CONTINUOSLY MORE THEN THEY DO NOW IT WOULD GO TO AID SO MANY MORE FAMILIES THAT ARE STRUGGLING AND LOOSING JOBS
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EVERYTHING IS EXCELLENT NEVER ANY BAD EXPERIENCE ALWAYS GREAT JAN AND THE PEOPLE THAT WORK THERE ARE GREAT
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
I JUST WOULD HOPE THAT MORE DONORS WOULD ASSIST THEM LIKE CLOTHING STORES AND MORE GROCERY STORES SUPPLYING THEM TO KEEP DOING THE GOOD THEY DO
One thing I'd also say is that...
THAT I LOVE JAN FOR ALL THAT SHE AND THE LORDS PANTRY DO FOR PEOPLE THEY ARE SO SELFLESS THEY GIVE OF THEIR TIME AND THEY DO SUCH GREAT WORK THERE ALL THE PEOPLE THEY ARE SO MUCH APPRECIATED
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
When I retired in April, I found I needed some volunteer work to fill my time. I stopped in at The Lord's Pantry and immediately felt at home. The organization began about 40 years ago, as a small service within a local church. Today it has grown to a food bank that services over 700 families each month. The clients are treated with genuine kindness, warmth and respect. Over 100 volunteers give of their time each month to stock the pantry and pick up donated food. There are also special distributions during the year; ie, Easter, Back to School Supplies, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Due to the present economic times, and the struggles that some of our community members of are experiencing, it is very rewarding to know that I can help those that are less fortunate.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
help even more people in our community.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009