The Bluffton Community Assistance Program's food pantry provided the Icon with an April-May wish list.

According to Ed Yeager, president of the assistance program board, "The Food Pantry wishes to thank the Bluffton Boy Scouts and the generous people of Bluffton for the outpouring of support during the recent Boy Scout drive. 

"The pantry is nicely stocked, but, as always, there are several items that are needed and would be appreciated as you continue to pick up supplies for the Pantry."

Any food donations can go to the St. John's United Church of Christ, where the food pantry is located. Please bring items any morning of the week except Saturday.  You may call the church office (419-358-5641) or ring the bell to let the office personnel know you have contributions for the pantry.  

Current wish list
Lotions and creams
Paper products such as toilet paper and feminine hygiene products.
Paper towels
Boxes of tissue
Deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, liquid hand soap
 
Canned fruits, especially mandarin oranges, peaches, pears, and applesauce
Canned vegetables (no corn or green beans, please - there are plenty in the pantry)
Baked beans
Chili beans and tomato sauce
(Not needed:  garbanzo beans, navy beans, cannellini beans, pinto beans, and black beans – there are plenty in the pantry supply)
 
Chunky soups such as Progresso, Our Family, or Campbells Chunky, etc.
(No water added soups are needed at this time – Campbells, etc.)
Spaghettios and similar canned items
 
Noodles and broth
Spaghetti and spaghetti sauces
Hamburger helper
Tuna helper and tuna
(No macaroni and cheese, macaroni noodles, or Ramen noodles are needed at this time.)
 
Taco mixes and shells
 Puddings and jellos
 Cake mixes and frostings
Crackers
Cookies
 
Cereal, oatmeal and similar breakfast foods,  breakfast pop-ups, pancake mixes and syrups
 Canned meats – chicken, pork, and beef