Here are the latest opportunities to strengthen your faith and connect with the community
through giving to the NEAR Food Shelf:
– Back to School supplies – We are collecting money and school supplies now through the end of August for this annual program. We accept ALL donations, but we especially need spiral notebooks, both wide and college ruled, glue sticks, thin marker sets and thin highlighters. We have a good resource for backpacks for approx. $5.00 each, so monetary donations are also appreciated. Thank you for all you do to make the school supply drive a success for the families we serve!!
– Annual Holiday Toy Distribution – We are excited to announce that this year we will be returning to the Crystal Community Center on Saturday, December 17th, for this event. We are asking for donations including toys and games for ages 1-17, purchased or handmade knitted/crocheted caps/hats, mittens/gloves and scarves for all ages. Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated.
– Donate! Your financial and food contributions to NEAR through your church continue to serve those in need in our community.
Households served: 459 (June) and 437 (July)
Food distributed: 62,804 lbs. (June) and 58,430 lbs. (July)
– September Donation Drive Focus: Our shelves are very low, please consider donating the following items: Tuna (canned or pouch), Canned Vegetables and Fruit, Peanut Butter and Jelly. We can also use paper bags and one dozen size egg cartons.
Please see our website at nearfoodshelf.org for details.
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