Food For The Hungry awarded an emergency grant to Church on the Rise to replace a failed freezer condenser, ensuring the Mount Vernon food pantry can continue serving local families without interruption. Thank you again for the help Food For The Hungry has given us to continue serving those in need in our community." The grant was approved after Church on the Rise distributed food to 140 local families during its July pantry event. Church on the Rise operates its food pantry on the third Saturday of each month and is open to anyone in need. Church on the Rise received a separate $2,500 summer grant from Food For The Hungry in 2026 in addition to the emergency award.