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  1. 12-03-2008, 05:13 PM #1
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    Default Has anyone used a food pantry?

    Hello all,

    I am sure as with everyone I am trying to be as frugal as I can be. My last option is going to a food pantry. I have never been to one before.

    Do I need to bring any documentation with me?

    Can you tell me what to expect?

    Thanks so much.

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  2. 12-03-2008, 05:27 PM #2
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    Some require proof of income, some don't ,if its state ran, chances are you will have to have a pc of mail with your adresse and name. How many in the household and what your hardship is.
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    I am not to good to admit I go to one! Of course the kids and I volunteer at the regular food bank here lol, so the volunteers get goods to!
    I know that here I had to show my drivers licence and that was it, to my understanding the one here that the seniors do you have to bring a paycheck stub and our licence!
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    my mom used to volunteer at a food pantry and she said you can go there one time only without any proof of income or anything like that...but you do need proof of residency i believe
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    Here you need your drivers license because you can show up once a month
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    You may need to bring an address of where you live, but other than that all i have had to do is sign my name and how many was in the home and address. Good luck if in doubt just call and ask them!
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    Thanks for your replies.
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    I run one here at our local church. we don't require anything.
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    Take a utility bill too if you have one.
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    I have only been once and it was a church based one. They didnt require any proof. Just sign in.
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    Here in PA if you go once to a certain one, the first time they require proof of ID and how much you make per month. After that they only require your ID since your already in the system.
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