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Greetings Desert Cross friends,

The “Be Thankful” Food Drive has started at both campuses and will be ongoing through November 22nd.

TEMPE CAMPUS

We are collecting non-perishable food items only. This year we are NOT collecting turkeys. Instead, a grocery gift card would be appreciated. Tempe donations will benefit the Kyrene Resource Center.

Please put non-perishable items in the receptacle labeled “Thanksgiving Food Drive” in the Narthex. A box will be provided by the receptacle for gift cards.

Most Needed Non-Perishable Food Items:

  • Large boxes of dry cereal. (Kyrene Resource Center puts it in small bags and distributes to families)
  • Canned goods:
    • Vegetables
    • Fruit
    • Meats (such as tuna and vienna sausages)
    • Soup
    • Beans
  • Pasta
  • Rice
  • Dried beans
  • Peanut butter
  • Special holiday/seasonal food items are appreciated:
    • Turkey dressing
    • Canned sweet potatoes
    • Dehydrated mashed potatoes

** Reminder: please donated non-perishable items only and no turkeys.

 

GILBERT CAMPUS:

This year, the Gilbert Campus is supporting two food banks. The need is great... even greater than just a couple months ago. Please donate freely to the Concordia Charter School and AZCEND. (FYI – AZCEND is the same agency that we work with for I-HELP)

Concordia Charter School Needs:

  • Peanut butter
  • Cereal
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Flour tortillas
  • Spices
  • Canned goods:
    • Soup/broth
    • Tuna/chicken
    • Fruit
    • Vegetables
    • Tomatoes
    • Spaghetti sauce
  • 1 lb bags of rice, pasta, pinto beans, black beans

  • Non-Food Needs Include:
    • Toiletries (small sizes)
    • Diapers & wipes
    • Personal items (tampons, pads, incontinency items)
    • Toilet paper
    • Laundry soap (small sizes)
    • Cash donations are much appreciated to purchase more proteins

AZCEND Food Bank Needs:

  • Canned yams
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Chicken broth
  • Gravy
  • Stuffing
  • Instant potatoes
  • Cake mix
  • Frosting
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Pasta
  • Whole wheat cereal
  • Canned fruit
  • Canned vegetables
  • Dry pinto beans
  • Pasta sauce
  • Peanut butter
  • Soup
  • Bottled water
  • Ready to eat food for the homeless (microwaveable/pop tops)

 

 

We are grateful for your generosity for those who are less fortunate. 

Thanks so much from your DCLC Outreach team!