St Cyprian Ecumenical Food Pantry

the pantry was founded in 1983 by the rev. john spruham, vicar of st. cyprian's episcopal church. formerly located at 6501 belmont, the church closed in 2000, forcing the pantry to relocate to the present site in february 2002. the people of united in faith have been enthusiastic about this ministry and welcoming and responsive to ecumenical nature of the church. founded by an episcopal congregation, housed in a lutheran church, directed by a ucc pastor, coordinated by an episcopalian, supported by numerous local catholic parishes and st. vincent depaul society's, and dependent upon the outpouring of gifts of food and money from endless church groups, schools and organizations who donate food and dollars as well as volunteer hours.