Free Produce Market to take place Friday at First Baptist Church in South Zanesville

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- First Baptist Church in South Zanesville is having its free produce market tomorrow with the help of Eastside Community Ministries.

The free produce market will continue to be a drive-thru where people can drive to the church and be handed a box of produce. Fresh fruits and vegetables will be included. First Baptist Church has partnered with Eastside Community Ministries in the past and all the events have been very successful.

“In all the cities that I’ve ever pastored in, they are probably the best organization to reach out and provide people with the things they need. We’re proud to partner with them,” First Baptist Pastor David Nuhfer said.

The first 200 families will be served. Volunteers will let people in line know if they won’t be able to receive the produce and will be given information about how they can connect with other food pantries to receive the produce that they need.

“This is one of the greatest things we can do because we know, especially as we’ve come through Covid that people are really under-resourced especially if they’re struggling with income. Some of them have received stimulus checks from the government, but that only goes so far. It’s our way to be able to say we care about our community and we want people to know that God loves them too,” Nuhfer said.

Pastor Nuhfer reminds those who want to attend to arrive around 9 a.m. to get everyone lined up safely. Distributions will take place around 10 a.m.