Pumpkin patch with a purpose in St. Martin

The Lemoyne Boulevard Baptist Church is hosting their first pumpkin patch and doing it with a purpose.

The church partnered with St. Martin High School to collect nonperishable food items for ‘Food for Thought’ Food Pantry.

As you shop for pumpkins, bring food items to donate. Visit the pumpkin patch with your friends and family during the week starting at 3 p.m. On Saturday, they’re open at 10 a.m. and on Sunday they’re open at 11 a.m.

Enjoy kids games, crafts, and a fall family photo set. Jackson County School District Superintendent Dr. John Strycker said, “Monthly they give to those in need. It’s 20 to 25 families, but it’s multiple groups that give to the food pantry, but a lot of students, a lot of clubs and organizations and in this case, the church.”

Skeeter Kates with Lemoyne Blvd Baptist Church Youth Ministry said, “Expect kids activities. We have a food drive going on that Strycker talked about. We have all kinds of pumpkins.”

Prices for pumpkins range starting from 50 cents and increase based on the size.