Flectcher Place March Food Drive



Matthew 25:35 (NLT)  “For I was hungry, and you fed me…”
MARCH is the time for us to all step up to feed the hungry in Indianapolis area.  The food will be donated to the local food pantry at Fletcher Place Community Center.   The need is huge and we can all get involved to help.   Please bring your donated items to the Gathering Place.

The dates are March 15-April 15.  The Boy Scouts from Troop 39 will be joining us in our  effort to feed the hungry again this year.  They have a “Scouting for Food” campaign that will start at the same time.  The church community will be collecting food for the entire month.  So start saving your cans and boxes of food.  Remember this is SUMC bringing disciples to Christ by feeding the hungry. 

Food List  

Beans and Rice                                Pasta and Spaghetti Sauce 
Peanut Butter and Jelly                     Old Fashion Oats 
15 Bean Soup bag                           Fresh Apples   
Fresh Potatoes, Onions, Carrots      Canned Tuna 
Mac & Cheese                                Toilet Paper 
Variety of Canned Fruit (in own juice/ no sugar added)
Variety of Canned Veggie (low sodium or no salt added) 
Canned Tomatoes (diced, sauce, stewed, etc. no salt added)

Note from Fletcher Place:   Thank you in advance for your donation! This is a short list yet it is the quality staples our clients really appreciate. The families that come to our food panty are in extreme need and especially appreciate the new fresh items now included.

Because of your generosity and support in 2013, we were able to:
· Provide 40,473 meals
· Feed 4,295 individuals or 1,920 families
· Supply each food order with 3 days worth of food (9 meals per person)

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