Food pantry cupboards are getting bare
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.
Paper products - toilet paper, paper towels, tissue
Personal hygiene – soft soaps, deodorant (men and women), lotions and hand creams, toothpaste and tooth brushes (wrapped, one or two)
Ramen Beef
Spaghetti noodles
Spaghetti sauce
Mexican foods – tortillas, salsas, tacos
Breakfast cereals
Baked Beans
Spaghettios, Beeferoni
Manwich or similar sloppy joe sauce
Cake and cookie mixes
Pudding and Jell-O mixes
Shelf milk
Cream of mushroom soup
Campbells chunky soups
Canned fruits (mandarin orange, peach, pear, fruit cocktail, pineapple)
Apple sauce
Vegetables (green beans, mixed vegetables)
*NO corn or peas needed at this time.
Canned meats (beef, pork, chicken, tuna)
Condiments: catsup, mustard, mayo, barbeque sauce
Salad dressings
Sugar, flour, salt
Coffee, tea, fruit drinks
Two requests: Please no glass containers. And – if an organization is planning a drive for the Food Pantry please give Jami Crawfis, director, a heads up.
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