Social Ministry at St. Francis Parish

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       always, and
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at St. Francis

Serve Supper for Hungry

Weekly "Non-perishable Food" Contributions

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. Let Us Do Your Grocery Shopping! A Grocery-Shopping Plan that empowers disabled adults to assist senior citizens & your family, all year long. You do not have to worry about transportation, standing in long lines at the grocery store, or having to carry all those heavy bags of groceries. Shopping will be done by adults with disabilities with the assistance of their job coaches. All that we ask from you is a grocery list, the funds to buy the groceries (either cash or check with I.D.), and if possible a voluntary donation of $5.00 per shopping trip to set off the costs. From there, we will bring your groceries, any change and a receipt right to your door. Shopping is done Tuesdays through Thursdays and we require 24 hour advance notice so as many individuals as possible can be served. Contact: Scott Shemwell or Pat Maurer of Washtenaw County Community Support & Treatment Services (CSTS) at 734-891-5618

2010 Holiday Food Drive
- November -
For Delivery to Pantries in Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti.
November 2010 Coordinator(s): Mary Hayden & Chris Mollo & Mike Nazareth

Food Drive Coordinator Position Description

2010 Holiday Food Drive We, St. Francis of Assisi Church, have committed to providing groceries for the needy in our area with some holiday food & groceries. We will deliver the groceries to pantries here in Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti.

We need you to help by shopping and/or delivering on Sunday, November 21, 2010, to pantries here in Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti.

On November 13-14, 2010, Take an empty grocery bag (distributed at all the Masses) Go Shopping and purchase some of the items listed on the bag. (See shopping lists below.)

On November 20/21, 2010, Return the groceries in the bag At Masses.

On Sunday, November 21, 2010, Help Deliver the grocery bags between 10:30AM – 2:00PM. Come to the Gym. (Directions provided.)

Fill in and Submit the following Volunteer Form (Or, you may Return it in the collection basket or Fax it 821-2102 to the parish office) by Friday, November 19, 2010:

We look forward to seeing you at your committed sign-up time.
We will NOT contact you before the event unless there is some change in our needs. Questions Contact: the Parish Social Ministry Office, Scott Wright (734-821-2121) .

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    Name:

     Telephone:(Home# Work# Day# Evening#)

     E-mail Address:

(Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.)

"On Sunday, November 21, 2010, between 10:30AM - 2:00PM, I will come to the St. Francis School gym and:

__ Help Deliver Grocery Bags." (Directions provided.)
__ Help Load Cars."
__ Use My Own Car to Deliver."

List any other comments Here:

We look forward to seeing you at your committed sign-up time. We will not contact you before the event unless there is some change in our needs.

LIST #1;
Please place in this bag a selection of grocery items from the list below. Then return it to church during the weekend Masses NEXT WEEK. (At church, just take the Food to your seat.)

Cold Cereal or Oatmeal
Soup - Cream of Mushroom, Chicken Noodle
Canned Vegetables - Corn, Peas, Green Beans, (low salt)
Tuna + Tuna Helper
Rice
diabetic-friendly items

LIST #2;
Please place in this bag a selection of grocery items from the list below. Then return it to church during the weekend Masses NEXT WEEK. (At church, just take the Food to your seat.)

Canned Beef Stew
Canned Salmon
Peanut Butter (in plastic jar)
Jam or Grape Jelly (in plastic jar)
Bag of Apples or Oranges

LIST #3;
Please place in this bag a selection of grocery items from the list below. Then return it to church during the weekend Masses NEXT WEEK. (At church, just take the Food to your seat.)

Canned Chili
Spaghetti Noodles
Spaghetti Sauce (in plastic jar)
Canned Fruit - Applesauce, Peaches, Pears
Canned Ravioli
diabetic-friendly items

LIST #4;
Please place in this bag a selection of grocery items from the list below. Then return it to church during the weekend Masses NEXT WEEK. (At church, just take the Food to your seat.)

Cereal or Oatmeal
Canned Meat (ham or chicken)
Instant Potatoes
Canned Fruit - Applesauce, Peaches, Pears
Chicken Noodle Soup or Cream of Mushroom
Crackers

LIST #5;
Please place in this bag a selection of grocery items from the list below. Then return it to church during the weekend Masses NEXT WEEK. (At church, just take the Food to your seat.)

5lb Bag of Potatoes
Canned Tuna
Tuna Helper
Hamburger Helper
Corn Muffin Mix
diabetic-friendly items

LIST #6;
Please place in this bag a selection of grocery items from the list below. Then return it to church during the weekend Masses NEXT WEEK. (At church, just take the Food to your seat.)

Diapers, size 4, 5, or 6
Pull-ups, size Medium or Large
Toilet Paper
Tooth Paste
Shampoo

LIST #7;
Please place in this bag a selection of grocery items from the list below. Then return it to church during the weekend Masses NEXT WEEK. (At church, just take the Food to your seat.)

Stuffing
Cranberry Sauce
Boxed Potatoes
Canned Gravy
Canned green beans/corn
Canned pumpkin pie filling
Pre-made pie crust (for pumpkin pie)
Canned Yams

LIST #8;
Please place in this bag a selection of grocery items from the list below. Then return it to church during the weekend Masses NEXT WEEK. (At church, just take the Food to your seat.)

personal care items:
Soap - liquid or bar, laundry detergent, dish liquid, lotion, toothpaste/brushes, adult & children vitamins, napkins, paper towels, toilet paper.
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Dry milk, Mac & Cheese, Juice (all types, kid size and lg.), Chili w/or w/o beans, mixed vegs, canned tomatoes, egg noodles, vegetable soup-low salt, rice, cranberry sauce.

(Like MILK - cans of Ensure or similar nutritional beverages for the elderly)

THANK YOU!!!! --------- Grocery Bags
were donated by:

Busch’s donated 800 bags 2009-10-07:
Corky Anderson
Busch’s Valu Land
2020 Green Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-7200

Kroger agreed to donate bags but they were not needed 2009-10-07:
Store Manager
Kroger Food and Pharmacy
2641 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

(734) 994-0180

THANK YOU!!!!
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Grocery Bags
were donated by:

Trader Joe's
2398 E. Stadium Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Hiller's Market
3615 Washtenaw Ave.
Ann Arbor MI

THANK YOU!!!!
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Grocery Bags
were donated by:

Whole Foods Market
3135 Washtenaw Ave.
Ann Arbor MI 48104
Phone: 734-769-0900

Sheena's Market
2375 Ellsworth Rd.
Ypsilanti MI 48197

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Who gets the food?

We, St. Francis of Assisi Church, have committed to providing groceries for the needy in our area with some holiday food & groceries, - pantries here in Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti.

Thanks to all of you that donate the food, and especially thanks to those of you that deliver.
St. Francis truly shares the bounty of the Lord!

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Parish Social Ministry Office,
2150 Frieze Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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