Trenton Soroptimists Donate to Local Food Pantries

St. Philip Lutheran Church Food Pantry and the Gibraltar Food Pantry each received a check from Soroptimist International of Trenton Area. Many residents in the downriver area are in need of extra assistance to feed their families, and these two groups provide nutritious food and meal plans. Both food pantries are run by volunteers and are funded through grants, donations (monetary and food), and the Gleaner’s Community Food Bank.

St. Philip Lutheran Church Food Pantry is located at 1790 Fort Street in Trenton and can be reached by phone: 734 676-7141. Hours of operation to serve Trenton residents are 11:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M. on Wednesdays. Proof of residency and income are required.

The Gibraltar Food Pantry, 29885 Bayview, is housed in the First Congregational Church. The open pantry hours are Tuesdays from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. and Wednesdays from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Residents of Gibraltar, or the area of Brownstown east of I-75, south of Vreeland, and north of Woodruff are eligible to partake of the food pantry if they meet federal and state requirements for food assistance, and must provide a photo ID and proof of income.

The women of SI of Trenton Area have previously raised over $160,000 to benefit human trafficking awareness, domestic violence shelters, women’s health issues, food pantries, and other service projects. Oakwood Beaumont Southshore, Vista Maria, and First Step have become the “special focus” for the fundraisers. Trenton Soroptimists also distribute three scholarship awards: Soroptimist Prime, Live Your Dream, and the Virginia Wagner Award. Some of the fundraisers include an annual motorcycle rally; Battle for Freedom, a hair and fashion show; hosting the play, “Body and Sold,” as well as presenting symposiums for human trafficking awareness. Soroptimist clubs worldwide work to improve the lives of women and girls through local and global service and donations.

If you are interested in Soroptimist membership, please contact us at sioftrentonarea@sbcglobal.net or visit us on Facebook at Soroptimist Trenton, MI.

Photo: (Left to right) Pat Hudak, Linda Crisi (Trenton Area Soroptimist President), Pola Coon, and Carol Woggan.