Category Archives: Past Posts

It was a very busy day at the Nelson County Pantry for our 2010 Thanksgiving Distribution.   We had just enough turkeys!!   All the trimmings were provided and the weather cooperated.  It was a beautiful, warm day!!  Turnips, potatoes, carrots, onions, stuffing, etc.  … Continue reading →

The harvest has not been good this year for  many Virginia farmers due to the drought, but you would not know that at the Nelson County Pantry.  We have been the recipient of  beautiful,  fresh produce from several very generous … Continue reading →

So far this summer, the Nelson County Pantry has received fresh produce  from a local nursery, the Society of  St. Andrews and the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.   Cabbage, potatoes, carrots, onions and apples have been donated and distributed to our clients.    The … Continue reading →

The National Association of Letter Carriers conducted its 18th Annual “STAMP OUT HUNGER” Food Drive on Saturday, May 8, 2010.  This is the Nation’s largest, single day food drive.  Our Nelson County letter carriers did a wonderful job collecting all the food … Continue reading →

It is finally turning a little warmer and there is no trace of snow so we are working hard to prepare for the clients who have not had the opportunity to visit us so far this year.   This spring is bringing some … Continue reading →

This  is  the  first  time  since  the   Nelson  County  Pantry   was  organized   in  1997  that distributions  needed to be rescheduled.   Our Christmas distribution was set to begin on the morning of  December 19th and had to be postponed until the 26th due to an approximate … Continue reading →

The Nelson County Pantry had a very busy 2009.  More than 2,600 bags of groceries containing over 145,600 pounds of food were distributed to  our neighbors in need in Nelson County.  That is almost 73 tons of food!  Can you imagine?    … Continue reading →

The Nelson County Pantry received an early Christmas present during the late summer of 2009.  George “Bo” Delk of  Blue Dog donated a new walk-in freezer/refrigerator unit.  Rightway Installations owned by Mike Gray with the assistance of Jordan Gray and his … Continue reading →