Food Pantry Update
The Vestry and Pantry Steering Committee are in the process of determining how to go about safely re-opening the Food Pantry, possibly in August, as the Town of Litchfield winds down their efforts at the Litchfield Community Center. Stay tuned for further information and opportunities for helping in that effort.
Meanwhile, the food on our “always open” shelves is running a little low. Can you help us? We especially need the following items:
- canned fruit (not pears) and applesauce
- cold cereal, especially non/low sugar varieties
- rice and pasta mixes
- baked beans
- canned beans — all varieties
- canned pasta
- pasta sauces — marinara, pesto, alfredo, meat
- jelly — all varieties
- canned soup
- canned tomatoes
- canned veggies (not peas or beets)
- baking mixes — brownies, cookies, cakes, pancake/waffle, muffins, etc
- granola bars
- condiments — mustard, ketchup, oils, bbq or steak sauce (not mayo)
- coffee and tea
- shelf stable beverages — milk, juice, etc
Small packages are best so that we may serve as many people as we can. Suggested places to do your Pantry shopping and make your donation most cost effective are Costco, Ocean State Job Lot, BJ’s, Dollar Tree, and Aldi. Donations can be left in the pews on the left in the sanctuary or on the shelf in the entry of the Community House.
