CHESTER == The March 2025 Mobile Market was held Wednesday March 26 at the Cohen Recreation Complex in Chester.
Approximately 30 volunteers assisted members of the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry (CACFP) in unloading, sorting, and distributing seven pallets of food products supplied by the St. Louis Food Bank.
Volunteers prepare for the distribution. Some of the items offered were fresh turnips, half-and-half dairy product, cheeses, cakes, popcorn, protein bars, assorted chips, salami meats, and various pastas. Jim Beers photo
Lee Hollaway, a dedicated, regular volunteer at the monthly Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Markets, supervises the unloading and sorting of food products to be distributed at the March 26 Mobile Market. Jim Beers Photo
The following Chester High School students from Amy Miller’s Class volunteered at the March 26 Mobile Market sponsored by the Chester Srea Christian Food Pantry. (Front row, left to right): Mackenzie Deimund, Leslie Asbury, Brooklynn McLain, and Amy Miller, Teacher. (Back row, left to right): Angie Werner, Para-Professional, Peyton Dixon, Abby Chartrand, and Drew Wilderman. The students are hard workers, dedicated, and very helpful to the CACFP personnel. Jim Beers Photo
The CACFP served 157 households with 370 individuals during the month.
Out of that population, 118 were children.
Items needed at the pantry included Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, canned fruits, and canned meats.
Monetary donations are always accepted to help purchase items not donated.
The CACFP Manager is Bob Koenegstein of the First United Methodist Church in Chester.