Besides delivering groceries at no charge to local low income seniors, we also provide ongoing volunteer opportunities. If you'd like to commit 2 hours per month delivering food to our clients, please phone our office. (216) 496-4329 We encourage volunteers to work with a delivery partner of your choosing, be it your spouse, your child or a friend. ... See more
From teens to seniors All Faiths Pantry offers volunteer experiences for a diverse group of community members. Whether working in our warehouse or delivering groceries to low income seniors we try to have fun while working with safety as a first priority. ... See more
Beyond the non-perishable staple items we bring clients, often we’re able to supplement monthly deliveries with fresh produce that All Faiths Pantry receives as a partner of Greater Cleveland Food Bank. ... See more
High temperatures are expected for the next few days and while everyone should be extra careful in high heat, older adults are more at risk of heat stress. Here are some Age Friendly tips to help beat the heat for a safe and healthy Summer. • Stay out of direct sunlight. • Limit physical activity during high temperatures. • Drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine. • Wear light colored, loose fitting clothing. • Watch out for the warning signs of heat stroke: these include fainting, feeling nauseous, a fast pulse rate and/or flushed skin. If you have any of these symptoms, seek medical attention. • Call your friends and check on them and have a friend or loved one check on you. • If you have questions regarding the hot weather and your specific medical condition please contact your physician or pharmacist. • If you need help finding community resources, dial the numbers 211 and you will reach United Way. For a life threatening emergency, dial 911. ... See more
We recently visited a client in her seventies, whom we couldn’t reach for a couple of months. She was grateful for the food as she’d not been able to shop for a few months. Being socially isolated, she really wanted to tell someone that she’d went in for a total hip replacement and had a heart attack during surgery. She’d spent a month in the hospital and another in a nursing home. She’d just recently returned to her basement apartment in Parma. She seemed to change from gloomy to happy to have someone hear what had happened. She lit up when before leaving we said ”Welcome home.” ... See more
An important issue for seniors in America
Low incomes, paltry savings, high debt burdens, broken family structures, failed insurance—the U.S. is upending decades of progress in securing life’s final chapter. According to a Wall Street Journal tally, more than 40% of households led by people aged 55 through 70 lack sufficient resources t... ... See more
These two potatoes are examples of the produce AFP distributes. We mostly distribute the produce that commercial buyers don’t find to their standards. The fresh fruits and vegetables we can sometimes bring along with non perishable staples are often what clients get most excited about. ... See more
Employees of the City of Parma collected donations on Casual Fridays and donated $581 to All Faiths Pantry. Pictured here is AFP Executive Director John Visnauskas, Clerk of Council Ken Ramser and the Parma City Council staff. ... See more
Organic potatoes and pickled beets are some of today’s groceries we’re bringing to our West Side senior clients today
We're excited that Puma Yoga has donated a one-month pass for our Spring Friendraiser! Join us at Vosh Lakewood Ohio on April 27 for your chance to win this and many other items. We look forward to seeing you there. ... See more
Join us for an evening at Vosh Lakewood for our Spring Friendraiser! All proceeds benefit All Faiths Pantry. Free admission! Silent auction, raffles, 50/50 drawing, and more. Don't forget to have a bite, as Vosh is generously donating 10% of all food sales back to AFP! Special thanks to Vosh and our sponsors for their generous contributions: Anderson-DuBose | Gold Sponsor Safe Staffing OEConnection Truman Law ... See more
