Since the formation of the Ecumenical Ministry in 1983, the local food shelf has been available for our community members in need. An average of 50 families, including many senior citizen households, or about 170 people receive food each month. The food is provided by contributions of canned goods, frozen meat, fresh garden produce, and monetary donations by people through 10 local churches, community groups and schools, and individuals and businesses in our towns. JCC and the other local churches, staff the food shelf on a volunteer and rotating basis.