The Atlantic Food Pantry will have a new home by the end of the year. The Atlantic Food Pantry Board announced that they have made arrangements for a move to 704 West 7th Street, the former “After 5 Somewhere” liquor store, in September.

The board said the new location will give them more storage space and allow for the continued drive-through distribution format it has utilized since 2020.

After discussion with city officials, the pantry has received permission to set up cones and barricades to route vehicles by the facility for a two-hour period on Thursdays. Vehicles will approach from the north down Palm Street, then turn west on the access road in front of the new building for delivery. They will then exit to the north down the alley towards 6th street. Vehicles will be prevented from entering from or exiting to Highway 6 for safety reasons.

The Pantry Board, volunteers, and clients wish to acknowledge and thank Dr. Chet Meneely and Dr. Tim Kriefels before him, for graciously allowing the pantry to use its current space for over 30 years at an affordable rent. The board said it has truly been a generous gift to the community.