To help patrons of the food pantry prepare Thanksgiving dinner, Outreach is inviting you to fill a grocery bag with the non-perishable items traditionally used at Thanksgiving. Purchase the items listed below for a small or large family and return the filled bag to SUMC. Attach the grocery list to the bag to identify whether the bag is for a small or large family. Monetary donations are also needed to purchase grocery gift cards so that the families may purchase turkey and other perishable items. Monetary gifts may be made with your regular offering or through SUMC’s online eGiving portal—please indicate “Thanksgiving Bags.” All donations are due no later than Sunday, November 17th.
Thanksgiving Bag — Small Family
Serves 2-4 people
All items must be non-perishable
2–3 cans vegetables
1–2 cans fruit
1 bottle cooking oil
1 small can yams or sweet potatoes
1–2 cans or jars turkey gravy
1 package of boxed stuffing mix
1 muffin or roll mix
1 small can pumpkin or pumpkin pie mix
1 can evaporated milk
1 small box instant mashed potatoes
1 can of cranberry sauce
Thanksgiving Bag — Large Family
Serves 5-8 people
All items must be non-perishable
4-5 cans vegetables
2-3 cans fruit
1 bottle cooking oil
1 large can yams or sweet potatoes
2-3 cans or jars turkey gravy
2 packages of boxed stuffing mix
2 muffin or roll mix
1 large can pumpkin or pumpkin pie mix
2 cans evaporated milk
1 large box instant mashed potatoes
2 cans of cranberry sauce
Photo by Richard Hemmer