The Sarasota Dream Center
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Simply loving people until they ask why

Food Pantries

A summary of our food pantry mission, hours of operation and guidelines are published below: 
Volunteer opportunities  contact us 

Salt, Light and Grits
The Sarasota County food pantries of Gifts from God Ministries and their community outreach partners
 
FACILITY LOCATION: The Sarasota Dream Center 1872 18th Street, Sarasota Fl 34234
Telephone: (941) 485-4707 Directions: 17th Street, one block west of Hwy. 301
 
PANTRY HOURS: Saturdays 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
 
PREPARED HOT MEAL SERVED: Church in the Park services, Sundays 3:00, Mondays 5:00 and Tuesdays 5:00
 
We know that life can be tough and money is sometimes short. We thank God that He allows us to regularly offer short-term free food assistance to friends and neighbors that have the need. 
 
Your well being matters to God and matters to us. We pledge to treat you with respect and dignity and ask that you extend the same courtesy to our staff, volunteers and others you meet here.
 
We are fully donor supported. We “labor in love” to supply a balanced variety of food staples along with some produce products when available; however, we can only provide what we have. You will likely need to supplement what we receive from other sources.
 
If you need food it is our Christian mission and desire to get it to you as we are able. We serve hundreds of individuals and families each week. Please adhere to the following service guidelines:
 
  • To best serve you, we ask that you come for take home food during the “Pantry Hours” above.
  • A family is supplied with free-bagged food to prepare at home One Day Per Week during pantry hours of operation.
  • In addition, you and your family are invited every Sunday to our service at 3:00, which includes music, fellowship, teaching, children’s program and a great hot meal.
  • You must date and sign our “Salt, Light and Grits” registration form each time you pick up.
  • The food you pick up should be for you, your family or someone you are caring for. For shut-ins and special needs neighbors unable to come, please have them call the Dream Center between 9:00-1:00 Mon.-Thurs. to discuss how we might be of service.
FYI: Why the name “Salt, Light and Grits”?
 
Grab a New Testament, look up these scripture and you will know! 
 
The Bible teaches that Christians, the church should be Salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16)
 
G. Go and make disciples… (Matthew 28:19)
 
R. Religion that is pure… (James 1:27)
 
I. I am the way the truth and the life… (John 14:16)
 
T. Today in the city… (Luke 2:11)
 
S. Share… (Romans 12:13)