Our Mission & Vision
Serve neighbors with compassion
Welcoming refuge, food assistance
Hospitality, nutrition, integrity, stewardship
Mission Statement
Motivated by Christ’s love, the Chapel Pantry strengthens the community by serving our neighbors in need. We do this by providing food assistance with compassion, respect and hospitality to all.
Vision
The Chapel Pantry wishes to be a welcoming refuge to people seeking food assistance. Our motto is “Good Food and a Warm Welcome.”
Values
Hospitality – We will treat all pantry visitors with courtesy and respect, embodying the ministry of hospitality.
Nutrition – We will provide nutritious food to our neighbors in need to the best of our abilities.
Integrity – We will be honest and fair in our interactions with others.
Stewardship – We will use the resources given us wisely, with accountability to our church and our parishioners.
Come see us!
Pantry Service Day Tour
Experience the heart of the Chapel Pantry on a service day! Watch as our volunteers welcome clients and distribute fresh, nutritious food to families in need. It’s a powerful way to see our mission come to life. Contact us to schedule your tour—we’d love to show you what we do!
Prep Day Tour
Curious about what goes on behind the scenes at the Chapel Pantry? Schedule a tour on a prep day to see our amazing volunteers in action as they sort, organize, and prepare food for distribution. It’s a great way to witness the dedication and teamwork that make our operations possible. Email us to arrange your visit!
Compost Together: A New Community Initiative at ESC
The Chapel Pantry and Eastern Shore Chapel is partnering with Tidewater Compost to help reduce food waste, support sustainability, and care for creation. Join today by signing up for convenient compost drop-off at ESC or residential pickup service
Why Compost?
✔ Reduce landfill waste
✔ Turn food scraps into healthy soil
✔ Support the Chapel Pantry’s composting initiatives
How to Participate
Eastern Shore Chapel parishioners can join the Tidewater Compost program in two simple ways:
Onsite Drop-Off Kiosk — $10/month
Use the compost drop-off kiosk located at Eastern Shore Chapel. After signing up, you’ll receive a code to access the kiosk anytime and drop off your food scraps and compostables.
Residential Doorstep Service — Discounted Rates Available
Prefer pickup from home? Tidewater Compost offers weekly or biweekly residential service. Simply collect your compostables in the provided bins, and Tidewater Compost will swap them with clean containers on your scheduled pickup day.
How to Sign Up
Visit www.tidewatercompost.com and select either “Drop-Off” or “Residential” service.
Most Important Step:
In the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section, select:
➡️ “Eastern Shore Chapel / Chapel Food Pantry”
This ensures your partnership discount is applied and helps support the Chapel Pantry’s composting initiatives.
Our Goal
Our goal is simple: to support the Chapel Pantry’s growing composting efforts, care for God’s creation, reduce food waste, and help our community live more sustainably together.
The Pantry in Photos
