Thank you for your continued support of Nativity’s ECHO Food Drive! We collected 945 pounds during the January drive! Our next food drive is the weekend of February 1 & 2.
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:
-
- Bag Beans (black, red or garbanzo beans preferred)
- Lentils
- Bag rice
- Protein Items (e.g. can chicken, Spam, sardines, tuna, chili, etc.)
- Can Fruit
- Instant (Box) Potatoes
- Box Pasta
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Can Tomatoes, Tomato paste and sauce
- Can Milk, Shelf Stable Milk and Hot Chocolate
- Cereal/Oatmeal
- Snacks (Crackers, raisins, granola bars, dry fruit, nuts, etc.)
- Baked Beans
- Instant and Ground Coffee
- Tea (green, herbal, black)
- Juice (Bottles or box)
- Pancake Mix and Syrup
- Cooking Oil
- Spices (garlic, onion, cinnamon, salt, pepper
- Masa (Corn) Flour
- Flour
- Sugar
- Lemon or Lime Juice
- Honey and Jelly
- Tortillas
- Condiments (Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Mustard)
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Muffin Mix
Needed Supplies - PLEASE, NO GLASS
All toiletries and person care supplies are welcome! We are currently most in need of:
-
- Toilet Paper
- Facial Tissues
- Children’s Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Dish Soap
- Laundry Detergent
- Deodorant
- Paper Towels
- Body/Hand Lotion
- Band Aids
- Diapers – Sizes 2, 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