Nolley Methodist children deliver donations to Little Free Food Pantry

Nolley Memorial kids take the church van to Fourth Street to restock The Little Free Food Pantry. Pictured from left, in front row, are Claire Williams, Ainslee Cooksey and Charlotte Williams; second row from left, Dane Lindsey, Presley Lindsey and Josie Manning. Parents seated behind are Rae Lindsey, Sam Manning and Maggie Williams. Those standing in the back row are Leon Manning, Adley Hamilton, Cash Cooksey and Ben Williams.

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December 28, 2022

Children from Nolley Memorial Methodist Church started a pantry fund several years ago to help provide food for the hungry. Their efforts led to the creation of The Little Free Food Pantry located in front of The Jena Times office.

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