About the Saluda Pantry
Our History
The Saluda Pantry opened in July 2019 as an initiative of the Church of the Transfiguration Outreach Committee, designed to allow visitors the choice of fresh produce, meat, staples, dairy and canned goods. It was an expansion of an existing monthly program of the church which provided bags of groceries to area residents. Located first on the porch of the Apple Mill on Ozone Drive, the Pantry grew and moved to the Fellowship Hall of the Saluda Presbyterian Church in October 2019. This allowed indoor space to set up for shopping and provide us a space to store more groceries.
The Pantry is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am – 4pm and Saturday 10am – 1pm, and is run by volunteers who are the heart, soul and backbone of our community. Their acts of kindness make a big impact, enabling the Pantry to fill empty plates with nourishing food.
Our Vision, Mission, & Core Values
Vision: To address food insecurity in our community
Mission:
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To offer food to our neighbors who lack reliable access to nutritious foods.
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To provide warm winter outerwear for those in need.
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To energize the community to get involved and support hunger relief.
Core Values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork
Our Board Members
Shannon Brookshire, CPA
Chairman and Treasurer
Diane Land
Operating Committee Chairman
Jim Swiatowicz
Co-Vice Chairman
Luanne Matson
Co-Vice Chairman and Secretary
Susan Casey
Director of Farm to Neighbor
Samantha Yarbrough
Executive Director
Kate Bush
Debi Thomas
Merry Trask
Rachel Dickson
Jim Beyer
Tom DeKay