Feed My Sheep Food Cupboard

09/17/2026

There is just under a month to be sure that you've re-registered, in order to be eligible for holiday food distributions. NO EXCEPTIONS!

To our clients: If you have not re-registered for the 2026-2027 year, you will need to do this at the food pantry by October 15th in order to be eligible for the special Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday distributions. Bring your identification, proof of residence and proof of income on Tuesdays or Thursdays, 2:00 – 3:00 pm.

09/12/2026

You don’t want to miss this craft show at the United Methodist Church, 130 Franklin Street in Slippery Rock which can easily be accessed by walking up Church Alley (located off of Main Street between North Country Brewery and Next Tier Bank). We will be hosting over 40 crafters/vendors at our church who will be outside in our parking lot on Maple Street and in front of the church on Franklin Street, as well as inside in our Praise Café and Fellowship Hall. Our crafters have made unique and beautiful crafted items just for you or for you to give as a gift to someone special. In addition to our crafters and vendors, we will be offering AMISH DONUTS and a variety of delicious homemade baked goods. This year our church will have a booth at VillageFest on Main Street located in the North Country Brewing Square. We will be selling cute handmade pumpkins (fabric, knitted and crocheted), as well as cookie mixes in a jar. We look forward to seeing you!

Inside Crafters/Vendors:

Teri Ackerman, Author of non-fiction children’s books about her Australian Shepherd. Teri is an indie author and she takes her own photographs and turns them into a cartoon, no AI.

Heather Blanchard, D’Licious Bouquets, Dirty sodas, cookies, fruit, chocolate dipped strawberries

Lisa Brady, Covered Creations, T-shirts, bags, and flags

Debra Calahan, Wooden home décor (metal - resin)

Marcia Cater, Author of Heartbeat from Heaven, an inspirational book she wrote about her son’s miraculous recovery from sudden cardiac arrest. (He had no heartbeat for 30 minutes.)

Jodi DeSimone, Thrifty Sisters Boutique, Upcycled clothing and accessories

Russell Dunlap, Hand carved wooden spoons and other utensils, French rolling pins, shoehorns, and Swedish torches

Brenda Dunmyre, Self-care products (sugar scrubs, lotions); key chains, bookmarks, homemade dish cloth sets

Carol Fabry, Pen and ink drawings (framed), original greeting cards

Kelly Farfan, Provincial Pennsylvania Lavender Farm, Lavender products made from the lavender on her farm: bath and body, essential oil, culinary (cookies, coffee, & syrup), bundles, sachets, dog tick spray, etc.

Carol Foster, Crushed Art, Broken and nipped colored glass made into designs in frames and nightlights, Christmas ornaments

Tammy Herndon, Grapevine wreaths, greeting cards, coasters, cemetery floral arrangements

Tillie Jamison, Bear Run Wood Crafts, Laser etch/cut wood crafts

Vicki Kane, Simply Scissors and Glue, Handmade greeting cards, gift card holders, box gifts, and mug gifts

Cindy and Polly Lindey, Ruby’s Embroidery, Machine embroidered items

Becky Magill, Wreaths by Becky, Deco mesh wreaths

Adrienne Manfredi, Galactic Captures, LLC, - Polymer clay jewelry, sublimation coasters, bookmarks, and more.

Lynn Ott, The Denim Dames, Repurposed and embellished denim jackets, purses, and jewelry

Leigh Paliwoda, Perfectly Posh, Skin Care

Cathy Schweinegruber, Belle Fleur Gardens, Fresh cut flower bouquets

Janis Stanley, Wooden and shell crafts

Beverly Stilts, Jewelry for You, Makes and/or resells jewelry, (nothing over $20)

Roger Struthers, Stained glass

Danielle Wimer, Beads with Double D’s, Customizable beaded pens, bookmarks, wine stoppers, key chains, cup/bag chams and other small accessories. All crafting supplies will be with her to make unique items on demand just for you!

Outside Crafters/Vendors:

Tina Cook, Bougie Besties, They sell blind date with a book related item and handcrafted wooden home and holiday décor

Margie Davis and Tammy Kachur, All metal outdoor decorations for Fall and Winter

Mary Ann Fleck, Decoupaging on various mediums

Deanna Hall, Scentsy, Home fragrance, wax warmers, wax melts and various scent systems

Denise Helman, Brit Chick Crochet, Crochet plushies and plant hangers

Melanie Hirz, Mary Kay

Stacey Irwin, Handmade crocheted clothing and accessories

Keith Knauff, LJK Creations, Beads, crafts, art, 3D

Sara Lutz, Toof and Tail, Dog toys and treats

Shannon and Adam Mahony, Poplar Tree Farm and Gardens, Mums, pumpkins, flowers, vegetables, and houseplants

Tim Miller, TIMART, Epoxy resin, and wood

Tony Nicklas, Kreative Crafters, Watercolor, wood crafts, bookmarks

Mark Smalley, Photography by Smalley

Carly Tonge, The Flannel Dog Company, Handmade flannel dog bandanas for every occasion. Reversible and they snap instead of tie!

09/06/2026

To our clients: If you have not re-registered for the 2026-2027 year, you will need to do this at the food pantry by October 15th in order to be eligible for the special Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday distributions. Bring your identification, proof of residence and proof of income on Tuesdays or Thursdays, 2:00 – 3:00 pm.

08/27/2026

Our Summer Lunch Program was a great success, thanks to many! Since 2015, students in need in the northern part of Slippery Rock Area School District have been provided with food during summer vacation months. Sponsored and coordinated by our food cupboard, over the years the program has evolved and been supported by various partnering organizations and local businesses. This year, longtime coordinators Sylvia Walters and Susan Tenace transitioned the responsibility for the program to Stacy Croll and a team of experienced volunteers. This is the first of two posts appreciating all who have contributed to this year’s program, starting with these businesses and organizations who supported through donations or discounts on purchases:
• At Domino’s Pizza in Slippery Rock, Rob, Ken, and their employees arrived early on Mondays to fill our weekly pizza orders.
• Simplified Meals by Ginger went above and beyond to provide several ready-to-eat meals for local children every week at a discounted price.
• Slippery Rock’s Giant Eagle has continued their support each year through discounts and donations.
• Trinity Community Church in Harrisville created and donated back-to-school bags for elementary school students, as the program ended and the school year begins.
***On behalf of our children and their families, we much appreciate the generosity of these community entities!***

08/27/2026

Our Summer lunch program volunteers are the best!
It takes a community to provide meals for our community’s children while school is out for the summer. This year we had a dedicated team of coordinators and individuals whose roles include planning, organizing, shopping for and picking up food items, packing boxes for the families, and making deliveries. Our much-appreciated volunteers included: Sylvia Walters, Susan Tenace, Stacy Croll, Tracey Allison, Martha Campbell, Dale Doran, Jim Green, Shirley Jones, Pat Loudon, Becky Lubold, Janice Stanley, Dee Thompson, Sandy Wakefield, and Amy Wallace. (Although we couldn’t seem to get them all together at one time for a single photo, we are deeply grateful for their contributions to another year of our very successful summer efforts!

08/21/2026

It’s that time of year…for plentiful, fresh, local produce! Here at the food cupboard, we’ve been gratefully receiving donations from local growers and gardeners who find themselves with more than they can use. Do you have an over-abundance of zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, or other garden goodies that you want to share? We welcome these donations on Tuesdays and Thursdays when we are open for distribution, from 2:00 – 3:00 PM. (There are usually folks present and preparing to open as early as 1:00.) We offer special thanks to Trail Head Croft farm, a regular donor, as well as to others who, although they don’t often give their names, have been showing up at our door with their surplus.

08/14/2026

Sandy is one of our longest-serving volunteers. She packs special bags of snacks and treats for children, and portions out dog and cat food for pets. She especially likes to help clients choose the foods they want and need. The fact that Feed My Sheep Food Cupboard has been involved with so many people in the community, even during the time of the Covid pandemic, is what impresses Sandy; and she is proud to be helping.

07/22/2026

Wanting to help members of our community in need, Robyn began volunteering at Feed My Sheep four years ago, after retiring from her former job. At the food cupboard, she assists clients in choosing the foods they want, restocks products, and makes some deliveries. She especially enjoys talking to and getting to know folks, as they pick out the items they would like. Often somewhat quiet, but a friendly and capable helper, Robyn is a wonderful and appreciated member of our volunteer team!

07/10/2026

Definitely worth checking out!

05/15/2026

Pat has been a volunteer at Feed My Sheep for three years, after having moved from Michigan, where she had previous food cupboard experience. Here in Slippery Rock, she helps stock our shelves and assists clients as they pick out foods and other items they want. Favorite aspects of her experience here include meeting and working with other volunteers. Making new acquaintances among the helpers and guests has made her feel like a part of the community. Pat notes that she appreciates all of the work people do, a lot of it done behind the scenes and not highly visible, which benefits so many people!