ROUND PANTRY FAQs

Donation FAQs

1. How do I make a monetary donation to The ROUND PANTRY?

   Monetary donations can be made in several ways:

   — Checks should include "The ROUND PANTRY" in the memo line and be mailed to the church office:

   Westview Presbyterian Church - The ROUND PANTRY

   1500 Hover St.
   Longmont, CO 80501-2465

   — Cash donations should only be given in person during The ROUND PANTRY hours. Donations from volunteers may be accepted at the Volunteer Registration Desk (in the Outreach Place). Donations from Shoppers can be accepted by a Volunteer Crew Chief (at this time, shoppers are not allowed in the church buildings).

   — Credit card donations are accepted at the church website; you can click here. Clicking on the "Give Now" button in the upper right of any web page will take you directly to the donations page. Look for “The ROUND PANTRY,” enter the amount and press the “Continue” button.

   — FOUNDATION DIRECTED FUNDING such as LCF is gratefully accepted by The ROUND PANTRY.

   — Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) can be directed to Westview Presbyterian Church - The ROUND PANTRY. Check with your tax professional.

   Letters of acknowledgement (that can be used for tax purposes) will be sent from the Office. A handwritten thank you note will also be sent.

2. How do I make a food donation?

   — Non-perishable food donations can be brought directly to The ROUND PANTRY on the second or fourth Monday and Tuesday mornings of each month. Enter from the Westview Presbyterian Church north parking lot, off 16th Ave. and enter the Fellowship Hall via the ramp. Or place food in a shopping cart at the end of the ramp.

   — Donated foods should be in good condition, unopened, and within their “use by” period.

   — Donated foods must be non-perishable.

   — If you have perishable foods you would like to donate, please contact us first at roundpantry@westviewpres.org.

   — Donors who provide their names and addresses will receive a letter of acknowledgement from the church office and a thank you note.

3. Are there any foods you especially need?

   As of Jan 1, 2021, these are our most needed items, (alphabetized, not ranked by need):

   1.    Baking Mixes (cakes, brownies, cookies)

   2.    Canned Fruit

   3.    Canned Meals (stew, chili, etc.)

   4.    Canned Meat (preferably not tuna)

   5.    Canned or Dry Milk

   6.    Canned Pasta (Spaghetti O’s, ravioli, etc.)

   7.    Canned Soup

   8.    Canned Vegetables

   9.    Cereal (hot or cold, whole grain and low sugar cereals preferred)

   10.  Condiments (ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, jam, syrup, etc.)

   11.  Crackers

   12.  Flavored Pasta or Rice Meals, e.g., Pasta-Roni, Knorr Rice Sides

   13.  Granola Bars

   14.  Juice (nonperishable)

   15.  Macaroni & Cheese

   16.  Mashed Potato Mix

   17.  Plain Pasta

   18.  Peanut Butter

   19.  Protein Bars

4. How can I be notified when needed items are on sale?

   Submit your email at roundpantry@westviewpres.org to request your name be added to our VIP Shopper List.

5. I would like to donate my time - how can I do this?

   — Read the PANTRY / Volunteers section on the church website.

   — Go to the SignUpGenius Volunteer Page. From there, click on “Show More Sign Ups” to access the PANTRY event you are interested in.   

Shopper
FAQs

1. When is the next PANTRY date?

   — 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of every month (In December, 2nd Tuesday only).

   — 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. NOTE: entry to 15th Avenue parking lot opens at 1:30 p.m.

   — 2021 Dates: Food will be distributed on these Tuesdays: Jan 12 and 26, Feb 9 and 23, Mar 9 and 23, Apr 13 and 27, May 11 and 25, Jun 8 and 22, Jul 13 and 27, Aug 10 and 24, Sept 14 and 28, Oct 12 and 26, Nov 9 and 23, Dec 14

2. Entry / Exit Instructions for Shoppers:

   1. Drive west on 15th Ave. from Francis St. [DO NOT ENTER from Hover St.], turn right into parking lot to join the drive line. NO left turn off of 15th. Please do not block cross streets, alleys or driveways while waiting on 15th. Please do not use alley next to the parking lot! There will be no parking in the church lots, only driving through.

   2. Open your trunk / hatch while in the parking lot before you get to the loading zone (before you come, PLEASE make room for plastic grocery bags of food in your trunk / hatch). Loaders will place food into the trunk / hatch only - not onto the seats of the car. You may not choose to load for yourself.

   3. REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS.

   4. Stay in line, do not stop and organize your food in the parking lot or neighborhood, exit onto 16th Avenue.

   5. Walkers/bikers: please approach from 15th Avenue and wait by the white fence near the entrance to the drive line; maintain social distancing.Where is The ROUND PANTRY?

3. How do I qualify for food?

4. What if I need food more often?

5. Why doesn't the pantry provide food every week?

6. I have a large family. Why can't I get two sets of food?

7. Do you/will you have items for special diets (like gluten or dairy free)?

8. What about baby food or toddler snacks like you used to have?

9. How many sets of food can I take?

10. Who can get a "mother's box", and why do you offer those?

11. Can I have food delivered?