Food pantry cupboards need your attention
The Bluffton Food Pantry's supplies are running a bit low and could use some reinforcements, according to Ed Yeager, board president of the Bluffton Community Assistance Program.
Item may be delivered to St. John’s United Church of Christ.
He said that the recent post office collection was perfectly timed and there were donations from Bluffton High School’s Student Senate as well to keep us well supplied for several client visits. There are some needs for the next couple of months.
Needs for June and July follow:
Canned Peaches, Pears, and Mandarin Oranges
Campbells Chunky soups
Taco supplies/Mexican food products
Chinese food products such as La Choy
Spaghettios
Breakfast cereals,
Canned meats: tuna, chicken, beef, pork
Paper Towels
Toilet paper
Tissue paper
Liquid bath soaps
Lotions, hand and body
Deodorant (men’s and women’s)
Shampoo
Toothpaste
Cake, cookie, or brownie mixes
Noodles
Baked Beans
Not needed at this time:
Boxed macaroni
Chicken Ramen noodles
Canned green beans, corn, peas, and black beans
Campbell’s chicken noodle and tomato soups (water added soups)
Please, no glass items.
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