FOOD PANTRY NEEDS - AUGUST (yELLOW BAG MINISTRY)

​Food Pantry Up-date – August 2021
By Karen Bender
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Thank you, Dekorra, for your continued generosity!  We have heard from two of the Food Pantries this month that their needs have increased as more families are seeking help.  Rising food prices has made it heard for food stamps and other assistance to cover the costs of food for their families.   Reach Out said they have over 80 new family units that they have registered – many migrants in the area to do ag work.  Poynette has experienced an increase of over 20 families the past several months.  The need continues to be great. 

Arlington has a specific need for:   (Urgent needs are highlighted.)
Canned pineapple                  
Juice               
Toilet paper and paper towels
Pudding cups                                                   
Any food items
Any baking supplies
Any personal items and cleaning supplies
 
Poynette has a specific need for:   (Urgent needs are highlighted.)
Toilet paper, paper towels                                       
Canned fruit                                    
Jam
Any food items                                                             
Peanut butter                                                                       
Mac N Cheese                                                                      
Ramen                                                                                  
Toilet bowl cleaner                                                
Spic N Span                                                                               Shampoos                                                                          
Any personal items
Cleaning Supplies
 
Reach Out Lodi is requesting:
Oatmeal                                                          
Canned corn                                    
Kidney beans
Graham crackers                                           
Soda Crackers                                 
Lasagna whole grain pasta
Small beverages                                            
Large juice                                       
Granola bars
Instant mashed potatoes                            
Popcorn                                            
Coffee
Cooking oil                                                      
Sugar free items                             
Natural peanut butter
Strawberry jelly                                             
Evaporated milk                             
Gelatin & Pudding
Fresh Vegetables & Fruit                             
Cat & Dog food
 
PERSONAL ESSENTIALS:
Bath towels and wash cloths                                     King, Queen, Full & Twin sheet sets
Shaving cream (men & women)                                Razors (men & women)
Liquid hand soap                                                           Bar soap
Bandaids                                                                          Lip balm
 
Please see the Reach Out Lodi web-site for household and clothing needs:   www.reachoutlodi.org
 
If you choose to purchase or donate any of the items listed and bring them to the Church, you can mark your donation for a specific Pantry OR we will sort it there and deliver it where we think it should go. Of course, you can always deliver right to the Pantry, if you wish.