Thank you for your continued support of Nativity’s ECHO Food Drive! We collected 794 pounds during the June drive! Our next food drive is the weekend of July 4 & 5.
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 (White or Basmati)
- Bag Beans (black, red or garbanzo beans preferred)
- Lentils
- Canned Fruit (100% juice)
- Cereal/Oatmeal (Low sugar)
- Can Tomatoes, Tomato paste and sauce
- Pasta Sauce
- Spaghetti Pasta
- Can Milk, Shelf Stable Milk and Hot Chocolate
- Snacks (Crackers, raisins, granola bars, dry fruit, nuts, etc.)
- Baked Beans
- Coffee (Instant and Ground)
- Honey
- Pancake Syrup
- Cooking Oil
- Non-Salt Spices (cinnamon, cumin, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder)
- Masa (Corn) Flour
- Sugar (Granulated)
- Lemon or Lime Juice
- Tortillas (corn and flour)
- Condiments (Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Mustard)
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Canned Meat (Spam, beef stew, chili, chicken etc.)
- Paper Bags (Brown Grocery and Reusable)
- Paper boxes (that hold reams of 8 1/2 x 11 paper)
Needed Supplies - PLEASE, NO GLASS
All toiletries and person care supplies are welcome! We are currently most in need of:
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- Toilet Paper
- Facial Tissues
- Adult Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Razors
- Shampoo
- Laundry Detergent
- Paper Towels
- Body/Hand Lotion
- Band Aids
- Diapers – Sizes 2, 4, 5, 6
- 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