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Volunteer-run pantry in Oak Hill seeks more hands and donations
Summary
Mary Jo Appel told the commission the local volunteer food distribution (identified in the transcript as "Cinco de Paul") serves Oak Hill, Edgewater and New Smyrna and assembles roughly 60 two-bag grocery sets each Monday; she asked for volunteers and directed donations to Saint Gerard's Church.
Mary Jo Appel addressed the Oak Hill City Commission to describe a local volunteer food distribution effort that serves Oak Hill, Edgewater and New Smyrna and to ask for more volunteer help and donations.
Appel said the pantry is entirely volunteer-run and that about 10 volunteers put together roughly 60 two-bag grocery sets each Monday, noting some clients receive extra bags for larger families. She described partnerships for donated items (including periodic donations from local grocery stores and support from Sacred Heart and others) and said donations and volunteer coordination are handled out of Saint Gerard's Church.
Appel asked for volunteers who can help with Monday packing and for volunteers to assist with home deliveries on other days; she also provided printed materials for commissioners and staff. In response to a question, Appel confirmed packing activity usually starts by 8:30 a.m. and that volunteers also pick up donated bread and pastry on Thursdays.
The commission thanked Appel for the presentation and noted ways the city can help connect volunteers and community partners.
