Once again we will help needy families with gifts for their children and food for their larders.
December 27 Update:
HOW MANY WE HELPED
19 families with 43 children
We gave: 98 gifts, including toys and clothes;
wrapping paper, bows, & tape.
Each family also received a box of books and
turkey, ham, & sausage;
canned green beans, peas, corn, mustard greens, sweet potatoes,
& cranberry sauce;
gravy, stuffing mix, rice,
macaroni & cheese; eggs, margarine, milk, & apple juice;
bread & dinner rolls;
apples, oranges, onions, potatoes, & carrots;
and a pumpkin pie.
If needed, they also received baby food and diapers.
Many thanks to everyone for their generous contributions!
Dates to keep in mind…
Nov. 22 & 29: cards available with a request for something each child needs and something they want. Please pick up a card (or two!) in the Lounge.
Dec 13: Gift ingathering. Please return all gifts (unwrapped), as we will have a special blessing for the children who will enjoy them.
Dec 21: Food shopping, sorting, and delivery.
There will be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for those able to help on Dec. 21. If you have any questions, contact Carol Nancarrow. Wear your comfy shopping shoes & get ready to shop at Meijer for our families. Then head back & help sort everything we bought. If you can stay a bit longer & help deliver all these goodies, please let Carol know. We can use lots of vehicles!
