News & Updates

September 2024 Pantry Overview

Posted on 10-3-2024

This month of September 2024 UMC (IR) supplied the pantry. We would like to thank them. We appreciate all the donations of food & money. Thank you so much.

In Oct … St Thomas (DS) will take their turn to supply the pantry.

The next few months the following churches will take a turn:

• November 2024 - UMC (DS)
• December 2024 - C&MA (DS)
• January 2025 - ALC (DS)
• February 2025 - UMC (IR)
• March 2025 - ST THOMAS (DS)
• April 2025 - UMC (DS)
• May 2025 - CMA (DS)

This program for free produce is working well. We believe this one is good for everyone and we will continue.

If you would like some veggies or know someone else who could use some, please stop by.

We have veggies, eggs, melons & in the fall pumpkins.

SO EVEN IF YOU DON’T USE THE PANTRY, YOU ARE WELCOME TO COME CHECK OUT THE PRODUCE. WE LIKE TO GIVE THE FIRST HOUR TO OUR CLIENTS BUT FROM 2 TO 4 WE WELCOME ALL WHO WOULD LIKE SOME PRODUCE. TELL YOUR FRIENDS NEIGHBORS FAMILY & IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS A SHUT IN PLEASE BRING THEM SOME TOO.

For everyone who donated this month, thank you for thinking of the pantry & all of the families that need the pantry. Groceries bought at Maynard’s for the pantry can be left at Maynard’s & we pick up on Tues. when we are open... or ... Patti Ward Slater has generously offered to be a drop off point for groceries for the food pantry as well. Patti has always been a huge supporter of the pantry & the families we serve.
If you prefer to give a monetary donation you can send it to
Kingsbury County Food Pantry, 221 Calumet Ave SW, PO Box 202, DeSmet, SD 57231

Checks should be made out to Kingsbury County Food Pantry or KCFP… If you have a preference as to what you would like your donation to go to please just write it on the memo line. (ie: Families. Back Packs for the school children or whatever you like.)

Either way we thank you so much & May God Bless YOU!!!

WE CAN DEFINITELY FIND A HOME FOR ANY FOOD DONATED.

THERE IS A BIG NEED IN KINGSBURY COUNTY.

If you or someone you know is 60 + & has a gross income close to these last year’s govt limits they may be eligible for a senior box … (the senior box is in addition to the groceries you can get at the pantry & Feeding SD giveaway) Senior boxes contain * peanut butter *2 cereal *2 juice *can veggies *can fruit *rice *shelf stable milk * main dish meat meal *3 lb block of cheese & other items that vary

The income of all the people living in the home must be considered… HOWEVER THE LIMIT WENT UP SO MANY MORE MAY QUALIFY… Call Robyn if interested 605-203-1993.

• 1 Person - 1632.00 month (gross) before deductions
• 2 People - 2215.00 month (gross) before deductions
• 3 People - 2798.00 month (gross) before deductions
• 4 People - 3380.00 month (gross) before deductions

IF THERE ARE MORE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD JUST CALL OR STOP IN TO SEE THE SCHEDULE

Call Robyn if interested in a senior box: 605 203 1993

The following are the people who were helped at the pantry this last month:

• 26 families
• 4 new family
• 61 all people
• 25 children 17 & under
• 25 adults 18-59
• 13 seniors 60+
• 5 out of 14 senior box recipients also came in for extra food
• 14 Senior Boxes
• 123 for De Smet & 73 for Lake Preston (196 TOTAL back packs)

The items needed for next month

(***are needed the most)

• ***Canned Chicken
• ***Instant Mashed Potatoes
• ***Snacks: popcorn, chips, cookies, box cake mixes, brownies, cookies, etc.
• ***Non-Sugary Cereal & Kids Cereal (sugary)
• ***Crackers

Non-Food Items Items

• *Paper Towels
• *Toilet Paper
• *Kleenex
• *Paper Plates
• *Fabric Softeners
• *Liquid Hand Soap
• *Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags
• ***Any Cleaning Products

Personal Care Items

• *Lotion (Hand or Body)
• Body Wash or Soap
• Toothpaste
• Shampoo & Conditioner
• ***Any Personal Care/Grooming Items
• Feminine Products
• Shaving Kits

REMEMBER IF YOU BUY AT MAYNARDS, WE WILL PICK UP THE DONATIONS WHEN WE ARE OPEN OR GROCERIES CAN ALSO BE LEFT AT WARDS BAKERY; SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO MAKE A SPECIAL TRIP. THANK YOU FOR BEING SO GOOD TO US. MANY BLESSINGS!!

Thank You, Robyn Flickinger
Coordinator

September 2024 End of Month Report (PDF)

August 2024 Pantry Overview

Posted on 10-3-2024

Below is the August 2024 End of Month Report for the Kingsbury County Food Pantry. If you have any questions regarding the report, please contact us

August 2024 End of Month Report (PDF)

2023 Yearly Totals

Posted on 2-2-2023

Below is a report showing an overview of people served at the Kingsbury County Food Pantry in 2023. If you have any questions regarding the report, please contact us

2023 Yearly Totals Report (PDF)

Student Council Fills Food Pantry

Posted on 1-4-2023

The De Smet High School Student Council collected approximately 1,500 items for the food pantry and delivered them on Wednesday, December 21, filling the hallway and a room in back. The effort they made means so much more because they are in school & already have so many things going on in their lives.

Students include: Olivia Johnson, standing left, Cori Bickel, Jamie McCune, and Calli Fields; Alyssa Asleson, seated left, Sam Gigov, Trucker Crain and Emily Jennings. Not Pictured are student council advisor Mr. Bettin and student council members Brayden Roth, Chauncy Driscoll and Chase Temme.

Fruit Sales to the Food Pantry

Posted on 1-4-2023

The FFA chapter donated the extra fruit from the fruit sales to the food pantry. This picture was taken when the fruit was delivered on Tuesday, December 20. Pictures are George Jensen, left, Tom Aughenbaugh, Trace Van Regenmorter and Kadyn Fast. The effort they made means so much more because they are in school & already have so many things going on in their lives.

Warm Winter Project Giveaway

Posted on 10-11-2022

The Lutheran Church in DeSmet is working with the Kingsbury County Food Pantry to collect NEW and GENTLY USED Winter Wear. If you can donate any of the following in any size, children or adult, men and women:

• Coats
• Scarves
• Hats
• Gloves/Mittens
• Boots
• Socks

Please bring these items to the entryway of the Lutheran Church Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm.

We will be collecting for a few weeks, and have the giveaway on Thursday November 3rd and Friday November 4th from 9am to 3pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also call for an appointment at (605)854-3684.

Thank You, Robyn Flickinger
Coordinator

Bella Ward - Thank You!

Posted on 10-5-2020

Bella Ward celebrated her 11th birthday Sunday at the DeSmet Event Center with her classmates. Bella has always been concerned for the well being of others and has asked her classmates to bring donations to the food pantry instead of a gift.

This young lady is special, she is selfless. She had a party and assuredly deserved the gifts her friends would bring to her birthday celebration. But, she choose to help needy people instead. She asked her friends to bring food for the Kingsbury County Food Pantry in lieu of gifts.

No one made her do this, this was 100% her idea and I felt her selflessness should be reported because my heart leapt for joy when I heard a young person wanted to help those who have so little. I was pretty sure others would feel the same.

Bake Sale/Lemonade Stand Fundraiser

Posted on 8-26-2019

These kids got together on their own and had a bake sale / lemonade stand this past week. They donated all their money to the Kingsbury County Food Pantry. There was NO adult organizing it, it was conceived & executed by this wonderful group of young people. Although when they told Devin Club what they wanted to do, she was kind enough to give them a hand & be their chauffeur. Devon Clubb assured me tho that the kids thought it up, did their own baking, & selling.

If you see these kids, tell them what a great thing they did. If these are the people who are going to rule the world one day. I think everything is going to be ok.

Pictured from left to right - MaKaylee Scott, (in front of MaKaylee is) Tegan Currier, Hailey Lee, Neva Clubb, Logan Griffith, Audi Currier, Aubree Blue, Kenna Currier, Nash Clubb, and finally me, Robyn Flickinger.

Cattlemen's Association - Thank You

Posted on 4-2-2019

We would like to say a big THANK YOU to the Cattlemen's Association for donating a brand new freezer to the food pantry. It is very much appreciated and a great blessing to the community.

A Boy and His Bear

Posted on 1-3-2019

Ruth Severson donated the teddy bear to the Kingsbury County Food Pantry (thank you) for a raffle. A 10 year old boy named Easton ended up winning the raffle and seems to really love his new bear. The raffle was held at Wards store.