For years, Exton Community Baptist Church has been supporting the good work of the Lord's Pantry. This is an organization that provides emergency food relief to those who need it. This is a volunteer organization located at 141 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335, 610-873-1149. Here is what they say about themselves and the people they serve: "We currently serve 781 registered families a four to five day supply of food which includes non-perishables, meat selections, fresh vegetables and dairy products when available. We also recognize that our families need paper products, and therefore, we encourage donations of these items in order for us to supply them to the families.
All of our families qualify for the food they receive based on their income of 150% of poverty. The local churches support the pantry and are very important to us, but we recognize that hunger and poverty are community issues as well. We believe that our supporters are critical to sustain, and more importantly, expand the effort before us.
We encourage you to call us or stop by for a visit. Good and cost efficient work is being done in Downingtown! We welcome your support, ideas and assistance."
Here are the food items needed to stock their shelves for this good work. The items with the *** are those most needed. Can you help?
Beverages:
Coffee
***Juice
Boxed Goods:
Spaghetti, Pasta
Rice
Macaroni & Cheese Dinners
Instant Potatoes
***Breakfast Cereal
***Peanut Butter & Jelly
Snack Crackers
Canned Goods:
***Fruit
***Baked Beans
Vegetables
***Spaghetti Sauce
Tuna, Ham, Chicken
Stew & Pasta Meals
Soup
Miscellaneous:
Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Deodorant
Shaving Products, Soap, Shampoo
Toilet Paper, Paper Towels
Baby Food, Wipes & Diapers
Jesus spent much time helping the suffering poor and all those in need during his ministry. Jesus calls us to do the same. Will you answer that call? If you click on the title of this article, you will be taken to The Lord's Pantry website, where you may learn more.
God bless you.
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