PACA stands for "Paola Association of Church Action".  This organization has the help and direction of many of the local area churches. 

One of the biggest services offered by PACA is the food pantry.  In order to get assistance, you would have to visit one of the local churches to fill out the proper paperwork and you can be furnished with groceries to accomodate any size family on a monthly basis.

The Food Pantry is maintained at My Father's House.  Any food donations can be delivered directly to 1004 N. Pearl.  Enter through the front door and let the desk attendant know that the donations are for PACA.

Items always in need of are:

 

cereal                           mac & Cheese                    spaghetti sauce
oatmeal                        canned meat                       canned fruit
pancake mix                canned soup                        canned tomatoes
syrup                            Hamburger Helper              cake/brownie mixes
peanut Butter               canned pasts                       snack foods for kids
jelly                               spaghetti noodles                juice
coffee                           tea                                       diapers
toilet paper                   dish soap                             laundry soap