Category Archives: Past Posts

The Nelson County Pantry received a wonderful gift of community support this year.  After the loss of our Thanksgiving turkeys, we thought we would not be able to provide a Christmas dinner for our clients.  Much to our surprise, we … Continue reading →

The Nelson County Pantry received their order of turkeys on Thursday, November 10th.  We were all ready to begin packing for our regular Thanksgiving distribution.  We have potatoes, turnips, sweet potatoes, carrots, stuffing and all the other foods that make … Continue reading →

The Nelson County Pantry is blessed to be the recipient of a super generous offer!!  A local donor has offered to match, dollar-for-dollar, all individual monetary donations up to $25,000 thru the end of 2011!!  These must be donations from … Continue reading →

Devils Backbone Brewing Company staff and volunteers bounced around the clock and raised more than $2,300 to purchase turkeys for Thanksgiving for the Nelson County Pantry clients.  Dick Nees and Herb Thomas accepted this very generous donation on behalf of … Continue reading →

On September 9 & 10, you can help provide food for the hungry as part of the AARP Community Food Drive. Our goal is to contribute over 100,000 lbs. of food for neighbors in need during these two days. You … Continue reading →

Our local letter carriers are helping to “STAMP OUT HUNGER” again this year.  The US Postal Food Drive will be held on Saturday, May 14th.  Please leave a bag of non-perishable food next to your mailbox.  There are so many … Continue reading →

We have recently been offered a unique opportunity by an anonymous donor.  This individual, a loyal supporter and periodic volunteer at the Pantry has offered a “matching fund” program.  This individual will match on a dollar-for-dollar basis each donation that … Continue reading →

As 2010 came to a close, it was time to reflect on how the Lord has blessed the ministry of the Nelson County Pantry in each and every year of our existence.  Beginning in 1997 with just a few volunteers … Continue reading →

The Nelson County Pantry held its Christmas Distribution on Saturday, December 18, 2010.  It was a very busy day as Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus (Tom & Pam Harvey) were there to visit with the children as their parents picked … Continue reading →

“Bouncing for hams”           The Devils’ Backbone Brewing Company held a fundraiser to purchase food for the holiday season for families in need!! DBBC employees and volunteers bounced for 24 continuous hours to help the Nelson County Pantry raise money for Christmas … Continue reading →