Community Corner

5 Things: 'Save The People' of Hopatcong

What you need to know about the West Side United Methodist Church food pantry, from how you can help to how you could get help.

  1. You Need to Know About Donating: The "Save The People" food pantry at is open from 9:30 a.m. to noon weekdays.
  2. You Need to Know About Getting Help: Call 973-398-0846 or stop at the church to speak with someone about receiving assistance from Save The People.
  3. You Need to Know its Busy Times: Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas are the pantry's major food-distribution times.
  4. You Need to Know How Long It's Been Around: Since the early 1970s.
  5. You Need to Know About Helping Out: Call the church to find out more about volunteering.
  6. BONUS: Click for a video about how Save The People helped 100 Hopatcong families have Thanksgiving dinners.


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