April Update:
It was difficult to say just how many boxes we received. We ran out of room in the storage area and had to use the social hall. We estimate that we received well over 100 boxes and bags.
As a result of your overwhelming generosity, we served 8 of our St. Vincent de Paul families. Each family received at least 4 boxes. The John Bolde Food Depot was the recipient of 2802 lbs. of food. We also delivered about 20 large packages of toilet paper and paper towels to Sanctum House (a women’s human trafficking refuge facility).
Thank you to all who donated the boxes, and to the many volunteers that accepted, stacked and delivered the boxes to John Bolde, Sanctum House and our St. Vincent Paul families. The parishioners of Resurrection always amaze us with your love, support and generosity to our neighbors in need. We are truly blessed.
While the current restrictions on daily life due to the pandemic present significant challenges, the suffering and isolation many continue to face make the need for us to share God’s love with our communities greater than ever. Rather than giving up something for Lent, how about giving to someone? This year let’s put Love in a Box. If you wish to take part in this activity, get a box, decorate it if you wish, and each day add one of the following items to your box. Then, the weekend of March 20/21 deliver your box to Resurrection. We will gather all the boxes and distribute them to our St. Vincent de Paul neighbors in need and the John Bolde Food Depot. (If you will be out of town during this period, you can drop off your box early)
Update: Thank you for supporting Love in a Box. Due to the number of items listed, it is suggested that you limit your donations to 2 boxes so that we, St Vincent de Paul and the Bolde Food Depot, are not overwhelmed. God bless you for your generous support of this project.
February 17 box of cereal
February 18 peanut butter
February 19 jar of jelly/jam
February 20 boxed potatoes
February 21 macaroni and cheese
February 22 canned fruit
February 23 canned tomatoes
February 24 canned tuna
February 25 dessert mix
February 26 jar of applesauce
February 27 canned potatoes
February 28 cranberry sauce
March 1 canned beans
March 2 box of crackers
March 3 package of rice
March 4 package of oatmeal
March 5 package pasta
March 6 spaghetti sauce
March 7 chicken noodle soup
March 8 tomato soup
March 9 canned corn
March 10 canned mixed vegetables
March 11 box/package of cookies
March 12 Easter candy
March 13 box of tissues
March 14 small laundry detergent
March 15 dishwashing soap
March 16 roll of paper towels
March 17 small package of toilet paper
March 18 tube of toothpaste
March 19 tooth brush
March 20 package of bar soap
March 21 bottle of shampoo
Idea taken from passionatepennypincher.com, Reverse Advent Calendar
Many low income people receive bridge cards to help them pay for food. But this means they can't buy non-food items with the cards. Soap, paper products, personal hygiene items are taboo. A combo of food and non-food will be a benefit for many families.
Thank you for your participation. Peace and blessings, Your Christian Service Commission