There is an on-going collection basket in the Narthex of the Church, which accepts dry food supplies grocery bags weekly. Every week a parishioner takes down these food items and donates them to the Clinton Food Pantry. The Open Cupboard of Clinton is in need of food and household paper/cleaning products. They are serving an increasing number of clients who are experiencing extended periods of unemployment and those whose benefits checks don't extend enough to cover food for the month. You can help by donating non-perishable foods (canned food, dry or box food); paper/cleaning products; or making a purchase at the Open Cupboard. Caroline Iler is a volunteer there and will be happy to speak to you about donations of time and talent.
During February, Katie Higgins and Julie Schmidt would appreciate your help filling it on Sunday mornings in March and April with cereal and pancake mix.
Please do not leave any donations in the Parish Office/Undercroft. Please put them in the Food Pantry Cart in the Narthex
The food pantry website lists the following needs:
Soups: Pea, Lentil, Vegetable and Beef
Canned veggies: spinach, potatoes, and carrots
Canned fruit: Pears, Oranges, Applesauce
Pasta Sauce
100% Apple juice
Canned Tuna
Toilet paper, soap, shampoo
Our food collection gift suggestions also include ShopRite gift cards (Your donation of gift cards enables us to purchase perishable items such as Meat, Fish, Milk, Eggs, Cheese). Alternately, the Pantry can use CANNED SOUP: Chicken Broth, Vegetable, Lentil, Pea, Beef; CANNED FRUIT: Peaches, Pears, Oranges & Pineapple; CANNED VEGGIES: Spinach, Potatoes, Black Beans & Carrots; Baked Beans; Coffee; Sugar; 100% Apple Juice; Plain Crackers (e.g., Ritz, Saltines, etc.) or you can access the pantry’s website: http://opencupboardfoodpantry.org/. Click on the “Current Needs” tab for ideas. Please help stock the Food Pantry shelves. Thank you!!!
Suzanne Higgins, Katie Higgins and Julie Schmidt
Please do not leave any donations in the Parish Office/Undercroft. Please put them in the Food Pantry Cart in the Narthex
The food pantry website lists the following needs:
Soups: Pea, Lentil, Vegetable and Beef
Canned veggies: spinach, potatoes, and carrots
Canned fruit: Pears, Oranges, Applesauce
Pasta Sauce
100% Apple juice
Canned Tuna
Toilet paper, soap, shampoo
Our food collection gift suggestions also include ShopRite gift cards (Your donation of gift cards enables us to purchase perishable items such as Meat, Fish, Milk, Eggs, Cheese). Alternately, the Pantry can use CANNED SOUP: Chicken Broth, Vegetable, Lentil, Pea, Beef; CANNED FRUIT: Peaches, Pears, Oranges & Pineapple; CANNED VEGGIES: Spinach, Potatoes, Black Beans & Carrots; Baked Beans; Coffee; Sugar; 100% Apple Juice; Plain Crackers (e.g., Ritz, Saltines, etc.) or you can access the pantry’s website: http://opencupboardfoodpantry.org/. Click on the “Current Needs” tab for ideas. Please help stock the Food Pantry shelves. Thank you!!!
Suzanne Higgins, Katie Higgins and Julie Schmidt
Food Pantry Express
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat,…"
Matthew 25:35
Have you noticed all the wonderful donations in the Food Pantry Express on Sunday mornings? I love seeing the children pulling that wagon down the aisle for a blessing. The donations are certainly a blessing to those who must use the Food Pantry for some basic necessities each month.
The Feed a Family program is run once or twice a year. Bags are provided and are located next to the wagon if you want to fill one to Feed A Family (FAF) for a day. Our last FAF drive was quite successful but we don't need a campaign to do some one-on-one caring for a family.
Marge Keller
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat,…"
Matthew 25:35
Have you noticed all the wonderful donations in the Food Pantry Express on Sunday mornings? I love seeing the children pulling that wagon down the aisle for a blessing. The donations are certainly a blessing to those who must use the Food Pantry for some basic necessities each month.
The Feed a Family program is run once or twice a year. Bags are provided and are located next to the wagon if you want to fill one to Feed A Family (FAF) for a day. Our last FAF drive was quite successful but we don't need a campaign to do some one-on-one caring for a family.
Marge Keller
