Last month, Stuart’s Cottage Pantry served 106 families totaling 299 people. There were 88.5 volunteer hours, and 3.5 student hours. The Cottage Pantry is open each Wednesday from 1:30 to 5 pm. Items needed by the Cottage Pantry at this time include peanut butter, jelly, egg noodles, macaroni, condiments, soap and toiletries. For more information, you can contact Marlis Beeler at 515-523-1301.