News & Updates

March 2024 Pantry Overview

Posted on 4-1-2024

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

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

• Apr - ST THOMAS (DS)
• May - UMC (DS)
• June - C&MA (DS)
• July - DSCC (DS)
• Aug - ALC (DS)
• Sept - UMC (IR)

We are working to set up a new direct donation program with Walmart as an agency partner to Feeding South Dakota. It is a very exciting program that could greatly benefit the pantry and the families that depend on the pantry to help put food on their tables. The details are not all worked out yet but there will be more about this in future communications & of course on our website.

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 & they will deliver on Tues. when we are open, or, if you prefer to give a monetary donation you can send it to
Kingsbury County Food Pantry PO Box 202 DeSmet SD 57231

Checks should be made out to Kingsbury County Food Pantry or KCFP

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.

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

• 28 families
• 10 new families
• 57 all people
• 15 children 17 & under
• 25 adults 18-59
• 14 seniors 60+
• 3 out of 19 senior box recipients also came in for extra food
• 19 Senior Boxes
• 138 back packs (Lake Preston weekly 11 – 11 – 11 - 11; De Smet weekly 23 – 23 - 23 - 23)

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 … 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 IS GOING UP SIGNIFICANTLY SO EVEN IF YOUR OVER YOU MAY STILL QUALIFY. Call Robyn if interested 605-203-1993.

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

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

The items needed for next month

• Hamburger, Tuna, or Chicken Helper (not stroganoff)
• Non-Sugary Cereals
• Jelly
• Coffee (not k-cups)
• Tea (iced or hot, any flavor)
• Ramen Noodles
• Pasta
• Pasta Sauces
• Crackers
• Boxed Potatoes/Instant Mashed Potatoes

Non-Food Items Items

• Paper Towels
• Kleenex
• Toilet Paper
• Paper Plates
• Fabric Softener
• Liquid Hand Soap
• Tall Kitchen Trash Bags
• Any Cleaning Products

Personal Care Items

• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Body Wash
• Liquid Soap
• Disposable Razors
• Shave Cream
• Lotion (Hand or Body)
• Any Personal Care/Grooming Items

REMEMBER IF YOU BUY AT MAYNARDS THEY WILL DELIVER WHEN WE ARE OPEN SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO MAKE A SPECIAL TRIP. THEY ARE VERY GOOD TO US. YOUR DONATION WILL GET TO US THE VERY NEXT TUESDAY.

Thank You, Robyn Flickinger
Coordinator

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.