About Nederland Food Pantry

The Nederland Food Pantry was started in 1986 by several local women who observed hunger was reaching an unacceptable level in their community. They were members of local churches, including the Nederland Community Presbyterian Church and St. Rita's Catholic Church. Through the auspices of these churches, they started the Food Pantry, operating out of closets in the church community rooms. The pantry was under the umbrella of the Presbyterian Church non-profit status until 2015, when it created its own independent 501c3.

In 2013, the Town of Nederland donated a permanent location for the pantry in the west wing of the Nederland Community Center, allowing the pantry to expand its operations. The food pantry was also allowed to use the extended covered hallway behind the building to establish gardens to provide fresh produce for their clients. In 2016, the food pantry had an opportunity to receive a transportation van, eliminating the need for volunteers to use their own cars to pick up food in the metro area.

Most recently, the Nederland Food Pantry has moved to a new location at 196 W 1st St. in Nederland. This new facility includes three buildings: Building 1 for the Pantry, Building 2 for office operations, and Building 3, which serves as the Clothing Closet. The Nederland Food Pantry has grown slowly and carefully but continues to keep pace with the size of the need in their community.

Nederland Food Pantry Board of Directors

Nederland Food Pantry Staff