Photos by Jim Beers
CHESTER – The September 2023 Mobile Market sponsored by the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry was held Wednesday, September 27 at the Cohen Recreation Complex on Rt. 3 North in Chester.
Shown here volunteers assist the driver of the St. Louis Area Food Bank in unloading various pallets of food to be distributed to the many clients of the market. During the month of September, the Food Pantry served 246 households with 601 individuals. Items needed currently at the pantry include canned vegetables, meats, fruit, and peanut butter. Extra garden items are welcomed also. Monetary donations are also welcomed with which to purchase items that are not donated.
Chester Area Christian Food Pantry (CACFP) Director Bob Koenegstein discusses the plan for the day at the September 2023 Mobile Market. Approximately 95 vouchers were filled and some ComWell staff were on hand to pass out health-related information.
The October Mobile Market will be held Wednesday October 25 at 8 a.m. at the Cohen Complex.