2010 FIRST SUNDAY FOOD DRIVE 

A total of 268 pounds of non-perishable items was collected in March for the Mt. Olive Food Pantry, including 342 items on the food pantry’s "wish list". That brings the 2010 total to 1,037 pounds and 1,848 items.

Any non-perishable items are appreciated, but the Mt. Olive Food Pantry has identified the following as its most consistent needs. The numbers in parentheses represent our collection goals for 2010.

For homeless lunch bags: Vienna sausages (1500), fruit cups (1500), and peanut butter or cheese crackers (1500).

For homeless hygiene kits (small sizes): soap (750), shampoo (500), lotion (500), razors (250), toothbrushes (150) and toothpaste (150).

For families in needs: canned meats (50) and chili/stew/hearty soups (250).