The First United Methodist Church in Shelbyville also operates a food pantry.  The pantry seeks to serve those in need within a wide radius.  Like most other food pantries, they have many sources of food and value the contributions of their volunteers, especially as they have no paid employees. 

The food pantry is located at 480 South Heinlein Drive.  They are open Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 4-6 p.m.  Jennifer Redmon is a co-director of the church and helps operate the food pantry.  She says it is not necessary to present any financial or income documents to prove eligibility. 

The community supplies much of the food offered at the pantry, including through community gardens, but they have other sources as well. 

The volunteers at the pantry play a crucial role in the operations.  Some volunteers take part in an individual capacity, while some local businesses get involved as groups. 

The food pantry also requires a comprehensive effort to move the food.  This includes getting it to the property and then from the truck to the shelves.

More information on the food pantry is on the Shelbyville First United Methodist Church’s Facebook page. 

Jennifer Redmon appeared as a guest on the WTIM Shelbyville Morning Show.