Calvary Baptist Church
“…If you have food, share it with those who are hungry” (Luke 3:11 NLT)
Fighting hunger is one of the main service areas of our Lions Club as well as Lions Clubs International. We donate money as well as some goods to support those in the Foresthill area in need of food. We do not provide these services directly, but rather support those expert in this field.
Starting in 2020, after the close of Elijah's Jar Food Closet, we are supporting Giving Hearts, a ministry of the Calvary Bible Church. (Lions Club has no ties to any specific religion or church) Giving hearts is expanding their facilities to include perishable foods and we are assisting that effort with the purchase of a used commercial freezer and refrigerator.
Our club supports Giving Hearts with routine donations of money from our club's resources as well as collecting donations from our membership during our routine membership meetings.
If you are aware of local people who need emergency assistance with food or clothing, please pass on this information to them.
Of course, we are always in need of support. Please help with non-perishable food. A list of the most needed items is included below. You can also help by donating good, gently used clothing, and Worton’s grocery stamps.
COMMONLY NEEDED NON-PERISHABLE FOODS
~ Canned tuna and chicken
~ Canned meals i.e. chili, stews, tamales
~ Boxed “Complete Meals”
~ Healthy cereals (not sugar coated)
~ Peanut butter, jam, and honey
~ Hearty soups
~ Juices
~ Rice mixes i.e. "Rice-a-Roni"
~ Pasta sauce and spaghetti
~ Pasta mixes i.e. "Hamburger Helper"
~ Canned fruits and vegetables
CLOTHING MOST OFTEN NEEDED:
~ Men's jeans
~ Men's shirts
~ Summer shorts (Men’s, Women’s, and children’s)
~ Winter jackets (Men’s, Women’s, and children’s)
~ Socks (all sizes)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
