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We strongly feel that Townsend Ecumenical Outreach says "Townsend loves and cares enough to 'reach out' To Each Other!"

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Food Distribution

T.E.O. holds a monthly food distribution for Townsend residents who have completed a short application and provided evidence of financial need and official residence. The applications are reviewed by the committee (name and address withheld) and upon acceptance, a membership card is issued.

Food Distributions are usually held on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 82 Bayberry Hill Rd. Food supplies are placed on tables and participants "shop" for items they like, with no charge for the food. A letter is sent to each household every month notifying them of the exact date and time.

We ask everyone to observe these policies:

Every January, eligibility must be re-verified by submitting Evidence of Residency (recent rent receipt, lease agreement, tax receipt, etc.) and total gross income from all sources and from EVERYONE in the household. Participation will be denied if any income is omitted or any records are falsified.
All members who are able to go to any store must come to 82 Bayberry Hill Rd. to select their own food, or ask a friend or relative to represent them. Assistance is normally available to carry supplies to individual cars.
Members are welcome to assist with setting out the food, and then will be the first to select their own food. They will not, however, set aside food for themselves until their turn in line.
All participants or their representativesmust bring their banana boxes for their food, and a doubled paper grocery bag for the government food. Membership cards must be shown when requested.
No smoking is allowed. Anyone suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to participate.
The quantity of food to be given will be determined on a monthly basis...in the distribution letter.