Our Pantry continues to serve more and more people every month. This past month, the Pantry served over 1,160 people in August and volunteers donated over 672 hours. If you or you know of someone who would love to volunteer, just drop by the pantry to let us know. We will be highlighting and honoring a Volunteer each month.
Please tell your friends or neighbors that are in need and encourage them to visit our pantry.
Donations for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Make Christmas a little brighter
The Holidays are coming, the Holidays are coming! EPCP is looking for Donations of Toys and Monetary Donations for Our Holiday Program. If you would like to Donate Toys, you can bring them to EPCP at 701 4th Street, Calhan or NAPA Auto Parts Store, 519 Denver Street, Calhan.
We are in need of Toys for newborns to 12 yrs old. We will also be needing sponsors for our Angels Program. If you would like to sponsor a child 13-18 yrs old.
Please contact Cheryl Lopez at 719-347-3062. We will also be collecting Monetary Donations for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. If you would like to make a Monetary Donation, please make sure you designate it for the Holiday program (If writing a check put Holiday Program in the memo Line). We are hoping to make this a very Happy Holiday Season for All.
ITEMS NEEDED
The Pantry is in need of blankets and bedding, winter clothing, and coats for adults and children, We are also in need of books, and pots, pans and kitchen items. We are still looking for a used refrigerated van or small truck for help in getting food supplies to the pantry.
If you would like to donate, please drop them by the pantry.
Small children toys are being accepted as well.
If you might have those items and would like to donate them, please drop them at the pantry.
Pantry Hours: 
- ~Monday – Wednesday – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- ~Thursday and Friday – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
If you would like to become a volunteer at the pantry, please drop by and let us know. Volunteers are the key to the success of the Eastern Plains Community Pantry (EPCP). You can make that real difference in helping serve the people of our community.
November is “National Family Literacy”, “Military Family Appreciation” and “Prostate Cancer Awareness” Month.
The Pantry Board thanks to all those wonderful people and organizations that have contributed to the operation of the Pantry. Your donations are a blessing to our community.
Recipes of the Month
Our New Walk-in Freezer is Here as is our cold storage unit!
EPCP now has the extra storage availability to provide more food for our community in need. Come and get some fresh lettuce and vegetables.
