A recent Parish survey noted that many asked for more opportunities for families to do outreach activities together. Our Food Drive/ Ukraine drive this SAT is a great opportunity to involve the kids or grandkids & work together. Here's some ideas.
More than 1/3 of those who depend on our food pantry are seniors/grandparents & 1/3 are children. Have your family create some bags with specific themes.
Birthday Bag with cake mix, icing, sprinkles & candles ....even through in some colored napkins & a homemade card
Breakfast Bag- Have the kids draw a picture with the phrase "Have a great day!" & included pancakes, chocolate chips, fruit cup, syrup
Dinner- Have the kids draw a few placemats with the phrases " Thinking of you" or "Smile". Pair a Dinty Moore beef stew with boxed mashed potatoes or stuffing & have your kids pick out their favorite cookies for dessert.
Pair Pet Food with a new dog/cat toy.
Ukraine Drive In addition to Tylenol/Advil/Aleve.....pick out your child's favorite character bandaids like Marvel or Hello Kitty. Have your children draw a picture, fold it up & tuck in the bandaid box.
Drive through the St Francis parking lot next Sat between 10AM-1PM. The Knights of Columbus will unload your trunk & you will be on your way in a few minutes. You can drop off in the back of the church anytime this week. I cannot accept donations after Sat as the items for the Ukraine are being shipped immediately and my access to the food pantry to stock it is limited to Sat. only.
Please consider helping us out!!
Missy
"In times of trouble, look for the helpers" Fred Rogers, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood