Due to inclement weather, The Care Service Elsberry Food Pantry will be closed this Wednesday, Dec 3. Registered Elsberry pantry clients may shop instead next Wednesday, Dec 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Meal Maker
Kits

Like many of us, our clients sometimes just want a simple, nutritious meal they can easily prepare with the ingredients they have on hand.

When shopping in our Food Pantry, clients can now pick up a Meal Maker Kit. Each prepackaged box contains all the non-perishable items required to cook a healthy meal. To complete the necessary ingredients, The Care Service will provide the perishable items necessary for the recipe.

To Donate a Meal Maker Kit

  • Find A Recipe

    Print a recipe from our recipe list or make a copy of your own favorite go-to family-friendly casserole or meal.

  • Get Non-Perishables

    Purchase the non-perishable items needed for the recipe (noted in the shopping list portion of our recipes).

  • Drop off 

    Place all items in a bag and attach the recipe to the bag. (The Care Service will provide the perishable items needed for the recipe.)

    Meal Maker Kit ingredients may be dropped off Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at The Care Service, 4116 McClay Rd, St. Charles, MO 63304.

  • * If you would like to make a family’s meal a bit more special, you may choose to include powdered drink mix, canned fruit, cookies, crackers, etc.

    • To Donate a Meal Maker Kit

    Print a recipe from our website recipe list or make a copy of your own favorite go-to family-friendly casserole or meal.

    Purchase the non-perishable items needed for the recipe (noted in the shopping list portion of our recipes).

    Place all items in a bag and attach the recipe to the bag. (The Care Service will provide the perishable items needed for the recipe.)

    If you would like to make a family’s meal a bit more special, you may choose to include powdered drink mix, canned fruit, cookies, crackers, etc.

    Meal Maker Kit ingredients may be dropped off Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at The Care Service, 4116 McClay Rd, St. Charles, MO 63304.

    Questions? Email us at info@jacares.org or contact our Food Pantry Supervisor at 636-218-6719.

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