Food Closet FAQs | Empty Bowls

1st Annual Alleghany Empty Bowls event.

Solid Rock Food Closet building is located at 71 Womble Street, across from Alleghany CARES. This ministry assists those who are of low income and other mitigating circumstances with food assistance.

In June of 2004, The Solid Rock Food Closet continued the work of the Crisis Food Closet which began at the First Baptist Church of Sparta. During that year, a total of 2,915 clients were served. With growth each year; in 2009 it served over 1,000 people a month, approximately 10% of our county's population.

The Food Closet has several programs focused on nutrition and food distribution of Alleghany County residents.

"The Deer Hunters Program" provides deer meat during the hunting season.

"Special Needs Program" focuses on clients such as diabetics and babies.

"Children Weekend Program" provides food for students of need over the weekend. This is in coordination with the local elementary schools.

Operating hours are
Monday - Thursday
11:00am - 2:00pm
A photo ID and proof of
Alleghany County residency
is required when
requesting assistance.

LeAnn Gambill, Director
336.372.6560
E-mail: foodcloset@skybest.com

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