Clemmons Food Pantry
Clemmons Food Pantry –
A labor of love at CUMC for more than 20 years
It started when the Spiritual Growth Sunday School class adopted a family at Christmas. They quickly realized that the need for food was not just a seasonal thing - thus the idea of a community food pantry was born and nurtured by CUMC and community volunteers.
History of the Clemmons Food Pantry
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2004
The Clemmons Food Pantry began serving clients in a space at Meadowbrook Mall.
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2012
The Clemmons Food Pantry became an independent non-profit organization, led by members of CUMC and other community organizations - and supported by hundreds of volunteers.
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2013
As needs grew, the Pantry moved to a building on Old Glory Road.
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2018
CUMC leased the land on Neudorf Road to the Clemmons Food Pantry for $1 per year for 50 years, which would allow construction of the Pantry’s own building.
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2021
A 6,000 square foot facility, financed by community donations, was opened. With the help of community partnerships, food donations and volunteers, the Pantry helps provide food security to thousands of families every year.
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2025
Highlights for the year:
Volunteer hours: 18,900
Pounds of food distributed: 590,027
Households served: 11,323
Individuals served: 42,118
What began as a simple act of compassion has grown into a strong community organization serving the growing needs around us with the same spirit of generosity, partnership and love that started it all.
