Our community supports families in need by providing a number of food pantries and free meals throughout the year. Please find an updated list of this week's events. This list was not compiled by Cape Girardeau Public Schools and we may not be notified if there are changes to the schedule.
Monday November 10th
Salvation Army
Meals with Friends 12- 1 PM
JMA Food Pantry
9-11 AM & 1-3 PM
Apostolic Promise Church
TAP into Recovery
Meal 6:30 PM
FISH Food Pantry
Pantry 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Fruitland Community
Pantry 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday November 11th
Salvation Army
Pantry: 9 AM to 12 PM
Rock of Cape
Pantry 9-11 AM
Cape First Church of The Nazarene
Pantry 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fruitland Community
Pantry 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Red Star Pantry
Pantry 5:30 PM
Catholic Social Ministries
Pantry 8:30 AM- 11:30 AM
Wednesday November 12th
Salvation Army
Meals with Friends 12- 1 PM
Centenary Methodist
Community Meal 5:30 PM
FISH Food Pantry
Pantry 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Fruitland Community
Pantry 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday November 13th
Christ Episcopal Church
Pantry 10-11:30 AM
JMA Food Pantry
1 PM - 3 PM
Fruitland Community
Pantry 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
The Hub
Meal 12-1 PM
Friday November 14th
Salvation Army
Meals with Friends 12 - 1 PM
Fruitland Community
Pantry 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FISH Food Pantry
Pantry 9 AM- 11:30 AM
Red Star Pantry
Pantry 5:30 PM
Saturday November 15th
Catholic Social Ministries
Pantry 8:30 AM- 11:30 AM
Sunday November 16th
Lake Girardeau Assembly of God
Pantry 2-4 PM
Christ Episcopal Church
Pantry Noon - 1 PM
Locations & Contacts
Red Star Pantry
361 Country Club Drive
573-200-1565
Crossroads Church
4400 East Jackson Blvd
(573) 471-1818
Apostolic Promise Church
750 N. Mount Auburn Rd
Gospel Life Church Cape
817 Broadway St.
573-271-8501
St. Andrew Lutheran Church
804 N Cape Rock Drive
The Hub
The Neighborhub at CPSEMO, 40 South Sprigg (rear parking lot entrance). Meals provided by St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Lighthouse United Church
710 Southern Expressway
FISH Food Pantry (Call First)
106 S. Sprigg St.
573-334-0207
Christ Episcopal Church
101 N. Foundation St.
(573) 335- 2997
Centenary Methodist
300 N. Ellis Street
Cape First Church of The Nazarene
2601 Independence
(573) 335-6767
The Bridge
428 S Fredrick
Trinity Lutheran Church
100 N. Fredrick St.
Revival Center Pantry
914 Old Cape Road
Trinity Lutheran Church
100 N. Fredrick ( meal on Broadway under church sign)
House of Prayer
1 N. Sprigg St.
Salvation Army
701 Good Hope St
(573)335-7000
Fruitland Community Church ( Call First)
6040 Highway 61 North
573-204-0724
Lake Girardeau Assembly of God
4581 State Highway U Whitewater, MO 63785
(573) 282-0398
First Baptist Church
1289 Lexington Ave
Rock of Cape ( Call First)
4250 State Highway K
573-339-1811
Vincent’s Vittles
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1913 Ritter Dr
New Bethel Missionary Baptist
1029 Benton
(573) 979-9358
Catholic Social Ministries
141 S. Frederick St.
(573) 335-9347
Jackson Ministerial Alliance (JMA) Food Pantry
417 Washington
❄️The cooler weather is moving in and we wanted to send a quick reminder!
Please send your child to school with jackets, coats, gloves, and winter hats so that they can be comfortable during outside times! Remember to write their name in all of their winter gear, so that we can return lost items quickly! ❄️
Important Message for Families - CAO Closed to Public 10/16 & 10/17
The CGPS Central Administrative Office Building will be closed to the public on October 16 and 17. On these two days, Ameren will be working on the power for the building. Because of this, the power will be off in many areas, and we will not be able to help visitors inside the building. We’ll be happy to help you when the power is back on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thank you for your understanding! -CGPS
📚Franklin Book Fair📚
Our Franklin Book Fair is coming soon! The Book Fair will be here from October 13th- October 17th. Students will be able to purchase items during their normal Library time, or during our Parent-Teacher Conferences.
-Below is a link where you and your child can get a sneak peek of what will be avalible.
-Families may send cash with their student OR they may use the link provided to add money to your childs E-Wallet!
If you have any questions please reach out to our Librarian, Mrs. Fetterhoff!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/franklinelementaryschool71
