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Andover Community Food Bank says summer lunch program served 120 families, distributed 1,538 lunches
Summary
Misty Boatwright told the Andover City Council the food bank distributed 1,538 lunch bags this past summer to about 120 families, described rising kit costs and solicited continued local and grant support.
Misty Boatwright, president of the Andover Community Food Bank board, told the Andover City Council the food bank provided summer lunch assistance to about 120 families and distributed 1,538 lunch bags during the most recent program. The food bank purchases lunch kits through the Kansas Food Bank and reported vendor options are limited, contributing to a roughly $4,000 increase in kit costs this year.
Boatwright said the food bank operates from the Andover Methodist Church (west side entrance) and is open Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., and Wednesdays, 3 p.m.–6 p.m. She said the program works with the school district to target children enrolled in free or reduced-price lunch programs and also serves grandparents and other caregivers who look after children during the summer.
Boatwright thanked local donors and organizations that supported the program, including a grant from Cargill and fundraising by the Knights of Columbus and Saint Vincent’s ‘tablescapes’ event. She said the food-for-fines program and periodic police-led food drives also bring in donations.
Boatwright asked the council to continue financial support and said the food bank will apply for additional grants and accept offers of help. The presentation concluded with the council thanking the food bank for its work.
