St. John Catholic Church – Penny’s Pantry

Penny's Pantry is a free food pantry ministry operated by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Ozark, Alabama. Founded in January 2014 with humble beginnings, the pantry has grown into a vital community service, serving approximately 125 households monthly with the assistance of about 20 volunteers, having served over 2,135 individuals since formalizing operations in 2015. The pantry represents a collaborative community effort, with St. John the Evangelist Parish working alongside Ozark Baptist Church to distribute food and live out Catholic values of serving the poor in Dale County.