The GTC took action on October 2, 2016, to create an Emergency Food Pantry in 45 days. The Oneida Business Committee (OBC) and various departments have been working diligently to fulfill this requirement. Yet, we had to face the reality that opening a business in 45 days was not realistic or logistically possible. Additional research needed to be completed in order to create a successful and fully operating Food Pantry.
After months of hard work and planning, the Oneida Emergency Food Pantry is now open. The Pantry officially opened its doors on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. The Pantry will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Richard Elm-Hill was hired as the Manager at the Pantry. He is responsible for the management and operation of the Oneida Emergency Food Pantry. He can be reached at (920) 869-6165 or relmhill@oneidanation.org.
Applications and intake for the Emergency Food Pantry is at the Economic Support Office, located in the Social Services Building located at 2640 West Point Rd.
Eligibility: Must be an emergency like a catastrophic event, loss of income, death in the household, job loss, unforeseen major household expense, etc.
The definition of “Emergency Food Pantry” approved by the OBC is as follows: “Food emergency is any situation that causes an unforeseen or sudden occurrence of a food shortage to an individual or family requiring an immediate remedy to address the nutritional needs of the household.”
Things to know before applying:
- At least one member within the household must be enrolled Oneida
- The Emergency Food Pantry is not income based
January Food Drive
There is a month-long Food Drive during the month of January to help stock the shelves for the Oneida Emergency Food Pantry. All non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at various locations throughout the month of January. Drop-off locations include: Oneida One Stops, Norbert Hill Center, Bay Bank, Community Education Center and Skenandoah Complex.
In addition, there will be a donation box at the GTC Annual Meeting on Monday, January 16, at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center. The meeting is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meeting will be rescheduled for Monday, February 13.
