The MCFP has two major types of operational costs: food purchases and expenses such as utility bills, supplies and equipment. The pantry gathers its food from a variety of sources – food rescue from local stores, and donations of fresh and shelf stable items from many sources. However, this is not enough to complete the food package we provide to our clients, which we strive to fill with fresh and non-perishable foods. We purchase additional food to ensure we have enough for the increasing number of clients who come to our bi-weekly distributions.