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Second Story Pantry
The Second Story Pantry provides basic-essentials and food for teens at no-cost! Studies have shown that low-income children are more likely to be affected by challenges with mental health, impairing overall academic achievement and the ability of children to succeed in school. As the cost of living increases, so does the number of families struggling financially. Second Story's Pantry aims to alleviate the costs for basic-needs items and help to improve teen's physical health, mental health and academic achievement. "A lack of essentials can stunt the growth [of children living in poverty], cause them to fall behind in school, and lead to health problems for them. It also affects their roles within their families, communities, and in society as a whole. Poverty denies children their human rights, and it leads to a vicious cycle of deprivation, which is difficult to break without proper support or assistance” (Children Incorporated, 2018). Second Story's Pantry is stocked twice per week by volunteers with in-kind donations from the community. Current Wish List: - Gloves - Hats - Socks - Laundry Detergent -Hygiene Items - Hamburger Helper - Mac N Cheese - Pasta and pasta sauce -Soup Drop off Schedule: Mon-Friday 9AM - 5PM at Johnson Carpet Shoppe Saturdays 9AM - 1PM at Johnson Carpet Shoppe Tuesdays 4PM - 8PM at Second Story Teen Center Fridays 6:30PM- 11PM at Second Story Teen Center Thank you for your impact! Monthly Newsletter:June 2019 Click Here Bonfires, camps and concerts!
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Teen programs:
Life Group, led by Jan Walters, continues to hold sessions on Friday nights at 7:00 PM in the Second Story pantry. Life Group provides fun, team building activities where teens are provided the resources to discover and achieve their full potential at home, in school, and in life. Previous activities have included swimming, movie night, ice cream socials and more!
Janice Wamhoff is showing teens how to create their own articles of clothing and other projects throughout the following months. Sewing machines and fabric, thread and any other equipment will be provided to each teen as they attend.
Guitar classes are underway Tuesdays at 5:30 PM in the Second Story pantry. Mark Horwath will be teaching guitar lessons. All teens will be provided a guitar and equipment, if needed.
Adult programs:Thursday Prayer Time
We invite any parents, grandparents or caregivers of our teens to join us on Thursdays at 10:00 AM in the Second Story pantry. Prayer time offers a quiet and supportive environment where our families share struggles, needs and words of encouragement with other teen parents and caregivers to empower each other and to strengthen families.
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