Our Pantry HOURS …
- Monday – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Tuesday thru Friday – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Saturday – 9:00 – noon
Our Pantry will be closed on Saturday, November 19th due to some of our volunteer staff being ill.
You Could Make a Difference… Become a Volunteer
Eastern Plains Community Pantry is currently looking for individuals who would love to volunteer on a regular basis at our pantry. We are in need and you may just be the person to help. Our Pantry continues to serve more families in need. We have great volunteers and are looking for even more to help. If you or you know of someone who would love to volunteer in any way, just drop by the pantry to let us know or call us 719-347-3062. You can also email us at epcp2013@hotmail.com
Holiday Timeline/Schedule
- November 16th – Deadline for Thanksgiving sign-up
- November 21st, 22nd, and 23rd – Hand out Thanksgiving dinner certificates
- November 18th – Deadline for Angel sign-up
- November 20th – Angel to sponsors/churches
- November 24th – 27th Thanksgiving Holiday, Pantry Closed
- December 9th – Close all Christmas Programs
- December 9th – Angels gifts due at EPCP
- December 16th – Set up for Toy Giveaway
- December 17th – Toy Giveaway and Lion’s Community Party at Whittemore building. Distribution begins at 12:00 pm. Lunch for Lion’s and volunteers is at 11:00 am.
- December 19th, 20th, and 21st – Hand out Christmas dinner certificates at EPCP
- December 23rd – 26th – Christmas Holiday, Pantry Closed
- December 31st – January 2nd – New Year’s Holiday, Pantry Closed
MOBILE FOOD INFORMATION …(3rd Fridays of the month) EVERYDAY EATS Supplemental Food Program INFORMATION (first of the month) 
Please note —Pick up for Every Day Eats (Seniors) For pickup, please drive to the east door and the food distribution will be handed out to you.
(photos by John Hill-Ranchland News)
A Huge Thank You to all of you for your generous donations to the pantry. Without your help, we could not provide and help those who are in need.
Our Pantry is once again accepting donations. We are in need of baby and young children’s clothes and all jackets/coats. Please call ahead to see if there is room for your donations before bringing them to the pantry. Thank you so much for your generous donations. We ask that you please drop off items when we are open. Please do not leave them outside. 
WISH LIST
- Children’s clothing size 3 and up.
- monetary donations are accepted at all times
- bed linen (sheets, blankets, etc)
- sweaters, jackets for adults and children
- pots and pans
- dishes
- household small appliances
- small children toys
- canned and boxed food items for our emergency food area
- King Soopers customers to register their Community Rewards for EPCP
If you are wanting to donate items, just bring those items during our business hours. We just ask that you do not leave those donations outside the front door as it creates a hazard for us and violates the town ordinance.
This month is:
- Eat Better, Eat Together Month
- Halloween Safety Month
- Emotional Wellness and Health Awareness Month
- National Apple Month
- National Pumpkin Month
- National Cookie
Just for You…
- Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp – The Chunky Chef
- Spiced Apple Bread – The Chunky Chef
- Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes – Cookie and Kate
- No-Bake Pecan Pumpkin Pie Balls – Running on Real Food
- Healthy Pumpkin Oat Cookies – Running on Real Food
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