With February serving as American Heart Month, the Taylorville Food Pantry is promoting its availability of heart-healthy food to those in need.  They aim to keep the shelves stocked with fresh produce and meats to serve their community.  This is a vital component of their services, as people who are food-insecure may prioritize having any food available over aiming specifically for healthier options.

Pam Moses is a co-coordinator with the Taylorville Food Pantry.  She says the pantry has worked for years to bring in a steady supply of fresh produce and similarly nutritious goods. 

In addition, through the USDA, they receive other healthy foods like beans and seafood.

Amy Hagen is another one of the Taylorville Food Pantry’s co-coordinators.  While American Heart Month is focused on the human circulatory system, Hagen acknowledges the “heart” of the food pantry: their volunteers.

The food pantry is always happy to accept volunteers.  They welcome all ages and even have some local high school students helping out currently. 

Moses says the food pantry saw a decrease in traffic during January.  She believes the severe winter weather was a large part of the reason. 

The Taylorville Food Pantry is located at 1429 East Main Cross.  They are open Tuesdays from 8:30-10 a.m., Thursdays from 5:30-7 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:30-9:30 a.m.  More information is available at www.taylorvillefoodpantry.com or by calling them at (217) 820-2651.

Amy Hagen and Pam Moses appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.