SAMS Pantry

The Share A Meal Service, better known as the SAMS Pantry, is a food assistance ministry for Midland residents. SAMS Pantry is St. John's largest local outreach ministry, operating in the community since October 1, 1984. In fall of 2012, SAMS moved its operations off the main church grounds and into leased space about a half mile away at 503 S. Saginaw Rd. Our food pantry operates six days a week and regularly serves about 100 families a month. Clients are assigned an appointment time and allowed to make their own selections based on their household needs for a week. SAMS is one of eight member food pantries in the Midland County Emergency Food Pantry Network. The Network, or EFPN, is responsible for setting appointment times and determining best pantry location for those seeking assistance. While SAMS Pantry has regular hours, we can only serve by appointments scheduled through the EFPN. If you live in the Midland area and need assistance, contact St. John's with your your name and the best telephone number at which to reach you and we'll pass it along to the EFPN. Their turn-around time for scheduling appointments is typically 1-2 business days.