Reverse Advent Calendar Food Collection

To Benefit Island Harvest - A Food Bank for Long Island “Be the Light and Hope for God’s People”

Grace Episcopal Church

Reverse Advent Calendar Food Collection

To Benefit Island Harvest - A Food Bank for Long Island
“Be the Light and Hope for God’s People”

Dear Grace Families:

Grace Episcopal Church and School is sponsoring a food drive during Advent (Dec. 3-24) to benefit Island Harvest.  

We all know that food prices are very high, but please count your blessings and take up the challenge to fill up a box for a family less fortunate than yours with the suggested items on the attached page.   While you are working on your family box, ask your relatives, neighbors, and friends to join us in our efforts to support Island Harvest and the people they serve across Long Island.

All donations - full boxes, partial boxes, a few items, etc., - are gratefully accepted.

Please be sure your packages are not open or expired.

Mark your calendar for Friday, December 22 to drop off your donation between 8 am and 1 pm in the southwest corner of the parking lot.

If you cannot drop off December 22, please see Richie, me or Mike Matrigliano,and we will make other arrangements.

Thank you for your help and generosity,

Debi & Richie Csajko 

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SUGGESTED ITEMS

Sunday, December 3 Canned Veggies - Low Sodium

Monday, December 4 Granola Bars or Raisins

Tuesday, December 5 Canned potatoes or sweet potatoes

Wednesday, December 6 Flour or “Complete” pancake mix

Thursday, December 7 Canned Tomatoes

Friday, December 8 Canned Stew or Chili

Saturday, December 9 Toothpaste and Toothbrush

Sunday, December 10 Olive oil or Canola Oil

Monday, December 11 Salt & Pepper

Tuesday, December 12 Paper Towels

Wednesday, December 13 Canned Fruit or Applesauce

Thursday, December 14 Shampoo and/or Conditioner

Friday, December 15 Canned soup - Low Sodium

Saturday, December 16 Shelf Stable Milk

Sunday, December 17 100% Fruit Juice

Monday, December 18 Canned Meat or Fish

Tuesday, December 19 Rolled Oats or Oatmeal

Wednesday, December 20 Brown Rice

Thursday, December 21 Whole Grain Pasta or Mac & Cheese

Friday, December 22 Dish Detergent

Saturday, December 23 Hot Chocolate, Tea Bags or Instant Coffee

Sunday, December 24 Dessert Mix

THINK HEALTHY - LOW SODIUM, WHOLE GRAINS, FIBER, LOW FAT

Look for pop-top cans on canned goods