In the News ... "Church helps provide food to those in need"

• Food Bank, St. John’s team up for Parish Pantry

OA Photo by Edyta Blaszczyk

By Jared Wilson, Reporter
Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - Food is not often thought about when discussing individuals on fixed incomes, and unfortunately, too many of these families aren’t able to receive the food they need for various reasons. However, St. John’s Episcopal Church in Odessa is attempting to assist these families and bridge the economic gap with the Parish Pantry.

The members of St. John’s Episcopal Church opened what they call the Parish Pantry many years ago to help assist the community of Odessa in filling the gap that some families experience.

“We are serving a need here in Odessa,” coordinator Bruce Shearer said. “We try to help the families that are living off of fixed incomes and can’t really afford to get these items.”

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