A few things we are about
We have a heart to serve this community and to empower others to serve in their neighborhoods.
A big heart
Our heart and desire is to help others in need by providing good food.
boxes of food
With the help of volunteers We are able to box up groceries for families.
food delivery
We can take a truckload of food to a neighborhood for distribution.
our neighbors
Those in need are all around us, so we started with our community.
YOUR GIFT MATTERS!
We appreciate your gift as it helps fulfill our mission to help those in need!
If you would like to give to the ministry of Gymtown Pantry, you can safely and securely donate here. Any gift you can give will help us purchase food, fuel, or supplies for GymTown Pantry. Scan the QR code or click the support button above. Thank you so much for your gift!
Our Story
In 2018, we began with four other families who were purchasing food and assembling a backpack for children in Jimtown Schools. There were children there who were not eating much on the weekends.
When Covid hit in 2020 and schools shut down, we had food to hand out but no children to give it to. We didn’t have access to their addresses.
On a Saturday morning, Kim and Scott decided to pack up some food into boxes and load it up into their truck. We targeted 3 neighborhoods in the Jimtown area and started knocking on doors asking people if they could use free food. We found many families who were not working and were struggling to feed their families. We also found many grandparents who were on a fixed income that were raising their grandchildren without any financial help.
So we began to box and deliver food to over 50 families a month. Often we would hear stories that there was no food in the house and then we showed up.
As of November of 2023, we are delivering food to over 400 families in the Jimtown area. We store and pack the food in our Gym which is where our name came from.
We have helped families in a lower income retirement community who have been hit hard with the recent food cost increases.
With the help of faithful and amazing volunteers who sort, pack and deliver food, we are able to bring tens of thousands of pounds each year to families in need!
Our goal is to help people in need in the Jimtown area and beyond. With the gas prices going up and food costs increasing, there are still so many people currently in need.
We are the only ministry in this area who delivers food directly to homes. It is an honor and privilege to be able to do this!
We are so thankful to God for the opportunity to serve Him and others. We are also thankful to our many volunteers and those that support us financially.
Testimonials
So many people have been blessed by Gymtown Pantry. Here are a few stories.
I was in the hospital for three weeks with heart problems and my wife was with me, so she lost her job. When I came home, we had no money or food in the house. The next day there was a knock at my door. It was Gymtown Pantry asking if I could use some free food. My wife and I cried as they brought many boxes of food into our house. They continued to bring food until we were able to get back to work.
— Brent
My wife and I and our two children had Covid for two weeks and couldn’t work. Gymtown Pantry had stopped several times before and we didn’t need the food. This time, I waved them down and asked them if they had any extra food. They brought food to our door. We were so thankful because we couldn’t get to a store. We now accept their food and help out our neighbors with our extra food.
— Jeremy
In my house lives my husband who is disabled, a son who is blind, and a daughter with 2 small children. I am on a small, fixed income. We are excited when we see the Gymtown Pantry truck driving through our neighborhood. Thanks for the incredible food!
— Charlotte
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For the latest news and information on the Pantry
Check out our Facebook group. We update our Facebook very frequently — with times when you can come volunteer to pack and deliver, events that we are involved with, cool photos and news items, as well as other helpful information! Join today!
Do you want to volunteer?
It’s so amazing to see how many volunteers show up from all different places – from students to seniors! We love having you and your willingness to serve blesses us.
Whether you want to volunteer your time packing food into boxes or delivering to communities in need to of help, you are welcome to connect with us and find out more about when and where you can help.
Fill out the form below and we will get back to you.
Our Team
It takes a team to put this all together, and we are grateful for those who are a part of this ministry outreach.
Scott Griffey
Director
Scott is a man with a passion to serve others. You will find him driving the forklift, the delivery truck and sharing hope to those he meets.
Kim Griffey
Coordinator
Kim is the organizational queen. From stocking to overseeing volunteer days, she is the one who keeps things rolling along in a common sense organized fashion.