FAITH & COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE

Help collect food for needy families in our community!

Grocery bags will be distributed April 6 and April 13.  Please fill and return bags to St. Matthew’s by Sunday, April 27. 
Volunteers are also needed to load, drive, deliver and sort food items on Sunday, April 27 after the 10:30 am service. If you wish to volunteer, please contact Esther Garcia at 918-3359 or via e-mail at emgarcia@austin.rr.com.

Caritas of Austin provides a continuum for those experiencing poverty that begins with a safety net and links them to resources to achieve self-sufficiency.  This year Caritas Food Pantry will provide take-home groceries to 4,000 households and Caritas Community Kitchen volunteers will serve 100,000 meals.

Caritas Food Pantry needs non-perishable food and household items:

Canned meats and stews (e.g. tuna, vienna sausage, Spam)

Rice and beans (2-4 lb bags), canned beans

Boxed items (e.g. pasta dinners, macaroni & cheese, instant potatoes, rice)

Peanut butter and jelly

Cereal (within expiration date)

Canned fruits and vegetables

Soups

Powdered or evaporated milk

Instant coffee

Cooking items (e.g. flour, sugar, oil, spices, pancake/waffle mix)

Pop-top items (e.g. tuna, beans, fruit) for those without a kitchen

Infant supplies (e.g. baby food, baby diapers – size 4,5,6, Pull-ups)

Baby Formula (e.g. Enfamil, Lapil, Similac Advance)

Hygiene Items (e.g. shampoo, conditioner, bath soap, deodorant, toothpaste, etc.)

Cleaning Supplies (e.g. all-purpose cleaner, floor cleaner, window cleaner)

Paper Goods (e.g. 8 or 12 oz. cups, 12 oz. styrofoam bowls, plastic spoons, napkins, quart size ziplock baggies, toilet paper)

Thank you for supporting the Caritas Faith & Community Food Drive!

Note:  If you prefer, you can participate in the food drive by making financial contributions or donating gift cards from local grocers and discount super-stores.

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