Opened on 1/3/22 - the Client Choice Food Pantry is 1 of 25+ resources and opportunities offered by Arrowleaf.

• Location: 1401 Washington Ave, Cairo, Illinois 62914
• Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday

1. What is client choice? A food pantry that is designed to be ?client choice? means that clients are given the opportunity to choose the items they need instead of receiving a pre-packed bag of items chosen by pantry volunteers.
2. Who is eligible? The food pantry is accessible to anyone residing in the southern seven counties of Illinois, however, priority is given to individuals living in Alexander and Pulaski Counties. There are no income or family size requirements to participate in the program.
3. How often can the food pantry be accessed? An individual or family may shop at the pantry once per month, however, emergency assistance may be requested in between monthly visits if products are available. Each client accessing the pantry will be invited to have an individual uninterrupted shopping period, therefore, wait times may be experienced as appointments are not necessary.
4. How can I partner to help or find out more? Call 618.734.2665 or 618.658.3079, email [email protected], or visit our website at myarrowleaf.org
5. Are donations accepted? On-site food donations are accepted during the normal business hours listed above. Monetary donations can be made online with a credit card https://myarrowleaf.org/donation-form/ or own Arrowleaf's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/myarrowleaf
6. How much is needed weekly to support the need? Currently, the pantry is averaging 112 unduplicated clients per week. Around 1,150 pounds of food is distributed per week. Currently, it's taking costing between $500 - $750 per week in food costs and 500 - 800 pounds of donated food per week to stock the shelves and cold storage units.