Christmas Holiday Food Drive until Dec. 18
It is time again to prepare for our Christmas Holiday Food Boxes, and we ask for your help. The following list covers our needs.
The DEADLINE DATE for receiving contributions is Thursday, December 18, which allows time for purchasing any remaining items and packing the boxes for distribution to families on December 23. Your spirit of giving is greatly appreciated.
Items needed for Christmas Holiday Baskets
- Hams: Donated hams should be dropped off at the food pantry in the Parish Outreach Center on Tuesdays December 2, 9, 16, or 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If that is not possible, please contact Pam in the parish office at 616-842-0001 to arrange another time.
- Small cans of coffee
- Instant au gratin potatoes
- Cornbread stuffing
- Canned yams
- Canned fruit
- Canned cherry pie, apple pie, or blueberry pie filling
- Pie crust mix or graham cracker pie crust
- Canned creamed corn or regular canned corn
- Cake mixes with frosting
- Christmas candy
MONETARY DONATIONS may be left at the Parish Office or the Parish Drop Box located in the vestibule near the Adoration Chapel entrance.
Other Priority Items Needed for the Pantry
| Cereal | Flour | Shampoo |
| Pancake mix & syrup | Chunky soup | Deodorant |
| Sugar | Canned tuna | Ketchup/mustard |
| Oil | Canned vegetables |