There will soon be some big changes to how food is distributed at Christian Action Ministries.
According to a recent social media post, some of the Christian Action Ministry food pantry sites will become full client choice pantries.
"The client choice food pantry model is a critical part of our efforts to end hunger - allowing the opportunity for clients to choose their own food gives those served a sense of dignity and control, limits waste (since they tend to not take food they won't use) and allows them to tailor the help they receive to be the best possible fit for their own unique situation," the social media post state.
According to the post, choosing food at the pantry goes far beyond simply picking items off of a shelf.
"It's a profound reminder that everyone deserves to feel empowered, respected and cared for, even during life's most challenging moments," the post continued.
Client choice food pantries allow people seeking assistance to select what products they receive. This model offers a wide selection of items for clients to choose from, and makes it easier to accommodate families with special needs, young children or seniors, or dietary restrictions.
According to the post, the new Forsyth food pantry has already made the transition to a client choice pantry, and the Branson "Hub" location on Highway 165 will do the same in January.
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