The Lord’s Cupboard of Jefferson County’s mission is to inspire and involve the community in the gathering of food and monetary donations as well as to seek support of community members to distribute that food in an appropriate and fair manner as ordained by the Board.
The Cupboard’s “clients” are either self-identified or qualified and referred by the local office of the Iowa Department of Human Services. The Lord’s Cupboard is located at 54 South B Street in Fairfield, and is open to distribute food to needy residents between 1 PM and 4 PM weekdays. Proof of residency, such as a recent utility bill, is required.
The Lord’s Cupboard of Jefferson County (Iowa) serves as the county’s sole emergency food pantry. Each month, they serve between 75-100 families by providing food and other essentials.
The Lord’s Cupboard depends heavily on an enthusiastic group of local volunteers. New volunteers are always welcome and are trained to fill grocery orders, stock shelves, clean the facility and assist area residents when they come in for their food pick-up.
The Lord’s Cupboard of Jefferson County was established in December 1982 by Tom Smith and Norma Bogner operating in a hallway of the Nazarene Church’s Family Center. Today, the Cupboard has a permanent facility at 54 South B Street in Fairfield. Their phone number is (641) 472-8457.
Join in their special project: Thanksgiving In July!
Everyone is invited to donate cash or non-perishable, up-to-date food items July 23-July 31. Drop off locations are:
- Farifield Volunteer Center located in the Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield, IA – July 23-31 during library hours.
- Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, 200 N. Main,. Fairfield, IA 52556
The center will offer discounted tickets for the July 29th show for patrons that will bring at least 2 food items to the center.
Boxes will be placed inside the center to receive donations July 23-31 - Cambridge Investment Research, 1776 Pleasant Plain Rd., Fairfield, IA 52556
Cambridge employees have the opportunity to take part in a contest to see who will bring the most items for the Lord’s Cupboard by July 31. - HyVee Food Store, West Burlington, Fairfield , IA 52556
HyVee has agreed to offer their customers the opportunity to add a donation to their final grocery bill upon check out July 23-31. The proceeds will be donated to the Lord’s cupboard.
Please note: Only non-perishable and up-to date food items can be excepted. Cash donation are also welcome.
This project’s partners include:
The Fairfield Volunteer Center
The Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
Mercy Hospital of Iowa City
The Iowa State University (ISU) Jefferson County Extension Service needs several volunteers who would be willing to do a baking workshop with youth: 4th-7th grade students. The county extension council would pay for all supplies and has a stove and oven so the volunteers would just have to have knowledge of baking and some yummy recipes to share and work on with youth. Timeline would be in late August or early September. If interested, please contact: Sue Henderson, ISU Regional Extension Education Director – Region 19. Phone: 641-777-4354
RSVP senior volunteers (age 55+) have the opportunity to work wonders and uplift the lives of many Fairfield senior residents! Fairfield RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) connects retired and senior volunteers with community service program(s) that provide ongoing meaningful purpose and benefits for the volunteer!
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