Food Pantry Celebrates Fruity February

The Food Pantry at Monaca UMC only exists with the generous support of volunteers and those who make regular donations of needed food items or monetary contributions. Thank you to our many faithful givers!

Each month we serve an average of 20 people living in Monaca and Center Township, many of whom are elderly and/or disabled. As food prices continue to soar, our neighbors need our help more than ever to put food on the table.

To help meet this need, the Ministry Action Team is holding a special food drive each month, highlighting an item currently needed for Food Pantry distributions. This month is Fruity February! Let’s fill the grocery cart in the church lobby with all varieties of fruit! We welcome fruit in cans or plastic jars, as well as fresh fruit.

On the last Sunday of the month, Pastor Jim will offer a blessing over the food pantry donations during the Children’s Message at worship, involving the entire congregation—and all ages—in this valuable ministry.

In addition to fruit, the following items are always needed and appreciated by our Food Pantry patrons:

• Soup
• Apple sauce
• Cereals
• Dry pasta
• Evaporated milk
• Canned vegetables
• Mac & Cheese
• Jello/Puddings
• Potatoes (boxed or canned)
• Noodles
• Rice (1# packages)
• Canned meats/tuna
• Baked beans
• Gravy
• Individually-wrapped snacks
• Sloppy Joe sauce
• Sides
• Spaghetti & Sauce
• Fresh produce
• Frozen meats

Please contact Vicki at (724) 774-7068 with any questions or to make arrangements for donating fresh or frozen items.

Thank you for your support!