Christ Lutheran Church: Food Pantry

July 29, 2010 Christ Lutheran Church > Food Pantry

Food Pantry

The Mt. Olive Food Pantry, operated out of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, serves as an emergency food source for families facing a variety of crises as well as the homeless. Christ Lutheran Church collects non-perishable items the FIRST SUNDAY of every month for the Mt. Olive Food Pantry.

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).

Entry ID: 24 Author: Admin Entry Date: 08/31/2007 Last Update: 04/04/2010

HISTORY

Entering 2010, Christ Lutheran Church has donated a grand total of 38,000 pounds of non-perishable items to the Mt. Olive Food Pantry. Thank you for your support of this ministry.

2009 - 5,171 pounds

2008 - 6,643 pounds

2007 - 7,488 pounds

2006 - 6,798 pounds

2005 - 6,514 pounds

2004 - 5,386 pounds (10 months)