Tom Spadoro, a lay leader in our church has identified a need for non-perishable, single-serving, food items for the kitchenless and folks without homes in our community. The Food for the Kitchenless Project has now assembled 51,000 bags of food since April 2020! Donations continue to be needed for these nonperishable, single serving items. There is a box in the foyer to receive donations. A list of the specific items needed can be obtained at Connection Central. Volunteers assemble the bags of food on Monday evenings at 5:00 PM. All are welcome to participate. Talk to Tom Spadoro for more details.
The most food insecure people in our communities are the houseless that don’t have cooking, storage or refrigeration capabilities. The kitchenless need food and beverage items they are able to carry on their person (backpack), in a cart or a vehicle. Nonperishable food items, food that can go unspoiled for several days, in “one serving” sizes are needed to meet this critical need. Canned food should be small in size and have pull-top lids. Protein items are priority. No glass containers.
Items Needed
Bumble Bee, Snack On The Run, Tuna or Chicken Kits (or similar brand)
Protein bars
Granola bars
Cereal bars
Energy bars
Trail mix bars or pouches
Individually wrapped peanut butter or cheese crackers
Applesauce or fruit in squeeze pouches
Fruit snack pouches
Individually wrapped snack size packs of crackers
Individually wrapped snack sized packs of cookies
For those that want to contribute food items directly, we have found the most cost-effective places to purchase the Tuna Salad Kits are at Dollar Tree and all the other items at Costco. Monetary donations to the projects can be made at the church by including the term “Food for Kitchenless” on your check memo line. Checks can also be sent to Genuine Concern For Others Inc at PO Box 41223, SB, CA 93140 and a receipt will be mailed to the donor for tax usage.
* Please note that this is an ongoing ministry for our church, dates above represent the range of time that we will be promoting this.