The Tice Church Food Pantry is a major outreach mission program for our church and has served our Lee County neighbors and the Tice community for over 30 years. We are a partner agency of Harry Chapin Food Bank and Midwest Food Bank. Additional support provided by Cypress Lake UMC, Crystal Lakes, Country Lakes, and Poinsettia Park through community food drives, individual volunteers and financial donations.
We provide food assistance for approximately 200 household/families and households per week. Donations are accepted through the church office during office hours. Volunteer/Community Service opportunities are available.
The Food Pantry is open each Wednesday excluding the 5th Wednesday of any month and major religious and national holidays.
***Effective November 1, 2025, appointment required and food assistance is limited to once per month.***
Appointments are available by calling the church office @ 239-694-1256. Please speak clearly and leave your name, phone number and the preferred Wednesday’s date and appointment time. 9am, 9:30am, or 10am. You will not receive a call back unless there is an issue with your requested appointment time. Curbside pickup starts at 10:30am and closes at 11:30am. ***You must wait in the parking lot if you arrive before 10:30am. ***
Food Pantry Hours are from 9:00 am till 10:30 am. There is no need to arrive more than 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. The line will close promptly at 10:30 AM. All persons who are in the line by 10:30am will be served.
- Photo I.D. is requested for faster registration but is not required.
- Service is limited to once per month. No exceptions. Individuals who miss their appointment or are unable to make their scheduled appointment, can reschedule for a new appointment (subject to availability) by calling the church office.
- Curbside Pickup Service is available for persons who are disabled or unable to carry 40 pounds or more without assistance. Persons who would like to schedule a pickup must first complete an in person registration/interview and be approved for curbside pickup.
- *** Curbside Pickup is also limited to one pickup per calendar month. ***
- Persons experiencing homelessness or do not have the ability to cook food can request specific items that are better suited to their needs and may also visit the church office from 10:30am till 11:30am Thursdays. (Excluding all major holidays and religious holidays.)
- We serve all of Lee County (please call 211 to locate assistance if you live outside our service area or need immediate assistance)
- Clients are given a variety of canned goods, fresh produce, bread, milk, eggs, dairy, and meat based on availability. Hygiene products, infant supplies, and other personal care items are available upon request and are subject to availability.
- Emergency Food Assistance outside of food pantry hours is available by appointment only and subject to availability. Please call the church office Monday thru Friday, between 10:30 AM and 1 PM for an appointment and for availability .
***Tice United Methodist Church Food Pantry is an equal opportunity provider. ***
