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Thanksgiving Baskets for Shaw Community Ministry

More than ever, donations of food and money are needed this Thanksgiving to provide a holiday meal to more than 150 families who live in the Shaw neighborhood of urban Washington. As in past years, Shaw Community Ministry is collecting donations from local UCC churches until November 22nd.

Unlike past years, SCM is hoping that the “baskets” be reusable grocery bags. So, if possible, please bring the following items of non-perishable food in a reusable bag to the designated bins by the Saegmuller Room and in the Narthex.

  • 1 can corn
  • 2 cans (or 1 large) green beans
  • 1 can cranberry
  • 2 cans (or 1 large) collard greens
  • 2 cans (or 1 large) sweet potatoes
  • 1 box mac and cheese
  • 1 bag or box stuffing
  • 2 jars turkey gravy
  • dinner rolls
  • 1 cake mix
  • 1 can frosting

OR

  • 1 box of pie crust mix
  • canned Apples or other fruit to make pie

If you are unable to shop or prefer to write a check, we need your financial contributions in order to purchase turkeys and other

perishable items.  A donation of $40.00 will feed a family of four.  Feel free to donate more or less if you wish; we will be grateful for

any amount!

Checks should be made out to Shaw Community Ministry and left in the SCM box on the table in the Saegmuller Room.  Please contact Susan Johnson, Laura Jackson, or Julie Aamoth with questions.

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