Thank you for your continued support of Nativity’s ECHO Food Drive! We collected 948 pounds during the September drive! Our next food drive is the weekend of October 5 & 6.
ECHO (Ecumenical Community Helping Others) is an organization staffed by volunteers from local churches and organizations which provides temporary or emergency assistance, including food, clothing, household items, transportation and financial support to about 1,500 Springfield and Burke families each year.
Nativity’s monthly ECHO food drive collects much needed food and supplies for the ECHO Food Pantry. Please bring non-perishable foods and supplies to the entrance of the church. Check below for a current list of most needed items.
DONATION NOTE: Due to food safety and handling guidelines, ECHO must distribute food in the manufacturer’s packaging. We cannot accept donations repackaged from bulk food items. “Regular” sizes work best for us.
Needed Food Items - PLEASE, NO GLASS
All canned/non-perishable food items are welcomed! ECHO is currently most in need of:
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- Bag Rice (Clients prefer white, jasmine or basmati)
- Bag Beans (black, red, or garbanzo preferred)
- Lentils
- Protein Items, e.g., can chicken, Spam, chili, Tin Fish (tuna, sardines, salmon, etc.)
- Can Fruit
- Bag Beans (black, red, or garbanzo preferred)
- Lentils
- Spaghetti (pasta)
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Instant and Ground Coffee
- Can Tomatoes
- Tomato Paste and Tomato Sauce
- Baked Beans
- Instant (Box) Potatoes
- Crackers
- Pancake Mix
- Pancake Syrup
- Ramen
- Can milk, shelf stable milk
- Box Pasta
- Juice (Bottles or box)
- Tea (Green, Herbal or Black)
- Healthy Snacks
- Spices (garlic, onion, cinnamon, salt, pepper)
- Masa (Corn) Flour
- Box cereal
- Lemon or Lime Juice
- Jelly and Honey
- Tortillas
- Cooking Oil
- Brown Paper Bags
- Reusable Grocery Bags
Needed Supplies - PLEASE, NO GLASS
All toiletries and person care supplies are welcome! We are currently most in need of:
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- Children’s Toothbrushes
- Laundry Detergent
- Toilet Paper
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Facial Tissues
- Dish Soap
- Paper Towels
- Body/Hand Lotion
- Band Aids
- Shaving Cream/Razors
- Diapers – Sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Baby Wipes
- Sanitary Napkins
ECHO also accepts small appliances, but they must be in working order.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact
Kitty Murdock
Nativity ECHO Food Drive Coordinator
jerry.murdock@verizon.net