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Originally Posted by sun surfer
Thanks!
Thanks for the details. I see now how it might not be the nicest place to get food at.
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It depends on the locations. Churches are usually nice and safe but you may have to show more proof or even sit in a service before you get anything but usually it's better food than local pantries.
Here's how mine works. Every Thursday they start lining up at 3AM by the door and doors open at 8:30AM. Once inside you register and can go sit or stand outside. You then wait hours till your name is called it's usually a three hour wait on normal days and four to five on days before holidays because they do give better during those times. They close at noon. It's first come, first serve and they serve thousands of people. It's a mad house to say the least. Parking is a nightmare at mine. Most workers are nice but some of the temps can be snotty. One girl was more into taking selfies and flirting with this guy then making sure you got the stuff from the tables.
There are no regulations here so each pantry can set their own rules. Most food given here is out of date and questionable quality. Sometimes you get lucky and get something in date that looks edible.
Example on food: Granola Bars expired almost a year ago. You open them to find them rancid. There is no law here in Missouri on even selling expired food. So even at the Dollar Tree or local groceries stores you need to always check the date.
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