Christian Cupboard Holiday Food Drive now underway

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today
Cindy Aguirre

(Seguin) — Seguin’s local food pantry, the Christian Cupboard, is well on its way with its 2023 Holiday Food Drive. The drive which started earlier this month will continue through Dec. 31.

This year’s drive, however, might be one of the most important yet. Regina Lee of the Christian Cupboard says donations are needed to serve the number of clients which is at an all-time high.

“We have a lot of new people in our area. We have people who have been put here by Homeland Security and so they also have a need for food. People have a need to eat. We are doing at least 800 families. Multiple that for people who have four or five children. So, the need is so great,” said Lee.

While food donations are accepted and collected all year long, Regina Lee of the Christian Cupboard, says this time of year is important in ensuring that its shelves are full for the start of a brand-new year. Now although that food won’t stay on the shelves for very long, Lee says it also helps them assist families especially during the winter season.

Lee says when it comes to donations, the non-profit pantry accepts it all.

“If people desire to do canned goods, of course, we want them. If they have the desire to do something fresh, vegetables, of course, we will take it. If they have the desire to give us money, we will spend it. Anything they give us is wanted, needed and desired and we will utilize it,” said Lee.

In shopping for items, Lee reminds those to also consider giving items that are just as important for local families.

“I realize we are a food pantry. But always remember we can always use soap, deodorant. I talked to three guys who were homeless and the first thing they asked for was deodorant. I am buying liquid shampoo. We have deodorant for them. We have razors.  We get the feminine products, so we do try to have things than actual food,” said Lee.

The Christian Cupboard is located at 516 N. Camp St. The cupboard is open Mondays through Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. A 24-hour drop off box for donations is also available on the north side of the building.

Both non-perishable food items and cash will also be collected during this year’s KWED Holiday Food and Toy Drive. The drive, benefiting the Seguin Police Department Blue Santa Program and Christian Cupboard, is scheduled from 7 to 9 a.m. Friday outside the radio station located at 609 E. Court St. Donations can also be dropped off in advance in the radio station lobby Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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