Cookies Add Cheer to Shattuck Church’s Food Ministry

SHATTUCK, OKLA. – A surprise donation from Girl Scouts of Troop 994 recently added sweetness to the Ellis County Food Bank’s regular food distribution. The young Scouts delivered 240 boxes of cookies in a variety of flavors, delighting volunteers and bringing a cheerful treat to local families.

The Ellis County Food Bank is operated by the Shattuck Seventh-day Adventist Church in partnership with the community. Food boxes are prepared and distributed on two Wednesdays each month, reaching 90 to 120 households. About two-thirds of the food bank’s volunteers come from the community.

The church began operating the food bank nearly 20 years ago when asked by the state’s regional food bank if we would take on the responsibility of providing for the county. Church members agreed and converted their former church school into the Ellis County Food Bank.

Today, food bank coordinator Pat Stock oversees the ministry with the help of faithful volunteers and financial contributions from a variety of sources. Together, church and community continue to serve their neighbors with compassion—and, thanks to the Scouts, with cookies, too.

 By Janell Hurst and

Caroline A. Fisher

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