About Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry, Inc. in Jackson County
Alleviating Hunger with Your Help
As of December 2023, Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry, Inc. in Jackson County has served 3,471 households (47.0% increase vs. 2022) and 11,604 people (51.2% increase vs. 2022) with 5,268 boxes of food (47.9% increase vs. 2022).
A Non-Profit Organization Operated by the Community for the Community
Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry, Inc. in Cashiers, NC (“Fishes & Loaves”) is a North Carolina non-profit corporation created in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We were established in 2005 by six Cashiers area churches.
Our organization operates under the direction of a Board of Directors whose members are elected for three-year terms. Officers of the Board of Directors include a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.
1 in 5
people fall below the poverty line in Jackson County, North Carolina
Our Mission at Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry, Inc. in Jackson County, NC
The mission of Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry, Inc. in Jackson County is to help alleviate hunger in the area by gathering and distributing food to all in need.
Our voluntary staff, directors, and sponsors are devoted to helping individuals and families suffering from food insecurity.
More About Fishes & Loaves in Jackson County
Our Main Sources of Food
Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry, Inc. in Jackson County receives its food and financial donations from several sources:
- MANNA FoodBank, which distributes food via a Federal program known as The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
- Donations by local residents
- Local food drives sponsored by schools, churches, and communities (clubs)
- Direct purchases from our local Ingles grocery store
At Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry, Inc. in Jackson County, we also receive donations from individuals, families, and grantors nationwide. Our grantors’ donations are used to feed thousands of individuals. View our grantors now and talk to us about becoming one today to support those in need.
Our Officers & Board of Directors at Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry, Inc. in Jackson County
Officers
Larry Morris, President
Phillip Jackson, Vice President
Diane Stumm, Secretary
Stanley Odum, Treasurer
Board of Directors
Susie Davis, At Large
Robert Doe, At Large
Lynne Griffon, At Large
Peter Hall, Grants, At Large
David Johnson, At Large
Appointed Annually by the Board of Directors:
Larry Morris, Executive Director
Stanley Odum, Treasurer
Bill Fehrs, Procurement Director
Marvetta Mills, Bookkeeper
Advisory Council:
Jim King
Will McRae
How We Help You
Visit our food pantry to receive 1-2 boxes of non-perishable food items, meat, bread, fresh produce, and fruit when available Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry, Inc. in Cashiers, NC distributes free food to individuals and families in Jackson County, the surrounding areas in Western North Carolina, and beyond.
For more information about getting assistance from our Jackson County food pantry, please contact us today.