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Most Urgently Needed Items
Non-Perishable Food Items
- Canned vegetables and fruits (low or no salt/sugar preferred)
- Cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soup
- Canned meats (chicken, tuna, salmon)
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Boxed pasta and pasta sauces
- Rice and dry beans
- Canned soups and stews
- Instant potatoes
- Macaroni and cheese
- Breakfast cereals and oatmeal
- Shelf-stable milk or powdered milk
- Granola bars or protein bars
Personal Care Items
- Toilet paper
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Body soap or wash
- Feminine hygiene products
- Diapers and baby wipes
- Deodorant and shaving supplies
Other Essentials
- Baby food and formula
- Cooking oil
- Sugar and flour
- Crackers and snacks
- Salt and Pepper
- Tea and coffee
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Caring Hands Food Pantry Needs
During the month of November, pick up boxes of one-dish skillet meals such as Hamburger Helper, for Caring Hands Outreach Center.
Here are the various ways you can get your donations to Caring Hands:- You can put donations in the Food Pantry collection box in Founders Hall when you come to Mass on weekends or weekdays.
- You can drop donations in the barrels at Hy-Vee or Fareway in Altoona or Pleasant Hill.
- You can also drop off donations directly at Caring Hands.
**Please note! The Caring Hands Food Box has been moved to Founders Hall. It is still accessible when coming through the church doors for daily or weekend Masses, or through the office entrance during office hours.**For I was hungry and you gave me to eat.
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Food Needs Have GrownThe need for food in our community has grown dramatically. The assistance many families depend on has been reduced to about $12 per person for the month. Families who were barely getting by now have almost nothing to fill their cupboards.
Caring Hands is seeing more individuals and even homeless neighbors coming in seeking food and hope. They need your help to meet this growing need. Would you consider a financial donation this month to help them restock their shelves?
Find a list of most needed items for the food pantry here.
Thank you for living out your faith! -
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November 1
As you are out shopping this month, pick up some one-dish meals such as Hamburger Helper for Caring Hands Outreach Center. They are experiencing an extreme drop in donations and a shortage of food and personal care items right now. Find a complete list of needed items by clicking or tapping here. Thank you for your generosity!Read More
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