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 Monday through Friday from 10am – 4pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm, 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 eliminate hunger and improve the well-being of all in our community
Mission:
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To provide nutritious, supplementary food to our neighbors experiencing food insecurity
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To provide warm winter clothes for those in need
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To raise community awareness of the consequences of hunger and poor nutrition
Core Values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork
Our Board Members
Teresa Wilkinson
Chairman
Diane Land
Operating Committee Chairman
Jim Swiatowicz
Co-Vice Chairman
Shannon Brookshire, CPA
Treasurer and Co-Vice Chairman
Kim Prendergast
Secretary
Susan Casey
Director of Farm to Neighbor
Lynn Cass
Debi Thomas
Merry Trask
Bob Hunt
Luanne Matson
Wendy McEntire