DEACONS’ CHRISTMAS ANGELS DEACONS’ CHRISTMAS ANGELS
BE AN ANGEL TO A FAMILY IN NEED BE AN ANGEL TO A FAMILY IN NEED
You’re invited to particpate in our years long tradition of providing a holiday meal & seasonal items to families in need. For more information and to participate, visit our volunteers in the Connector or choose your family online.
t & Light Community Church in Southwest Philadelphia Salvation Army in Norristown
waynepres.org/deacons-christmas-angels
When buying food for your Angel family, think
about the items your family likes. Still unsure? Visit our website for a list of suggested items or “Shopping List Suggestions” brochure as a resource while you shop!
Suggested food items Fresh is more nutritious , but prepackaged or instant may be lighter and easier to prepare.
• Frozen turkey breast or ham (we are told whole turkeys are too big to store).
• Bread, potatoes, yams, stuffing mix, mashed potato mixes, gravy mix or jars, boxed or packaged side dishes and salad bags.
• Fresh or canned vegetables and fruit; apple or cranberry sauce
• Cheese and crackers for an appetizer and sweet treats for dessert
Additional pantry items such as cereal, pasta and sauce, rice, peanut butter, jelly, and canned tuna are also helpful. Items with some shelf life are particularly good for single people. Please, NO EGGS or breakable items.
Please consider providing additional goodies
Children: Toys, games, crafts, or clothes are appreciated. Please be age appropriate. Adults: Towels, toiletries, games, etc. are appreciated. Gift cards are a great alternative for additional goodies if you are struggling with gift ideas or bin space. Grocery stores near your selected family and mission partner are:
AME (Giant), • Salt and Light (Shop Rite) • Salvation Army (Shop Rite or Giant)
Non-grocery store gift card ideas: Amazon, Walmart, Dick's Sporting Goods, Target
3.Pack
& Deliver your Family’s items to the church
3.Pack & Deliver your Family’s items to the church
Use a sturdy container with a lid (containers will be stacked during delivery). Fill it with your items and mark it clearly with your Angel # (from the tag or email confirmation).
Plastic bins (no larger than 72 quart or 18 gallon) are ideal for transporting the items and are also particularly useful for the receiving families to reuse.
Medium sized heavy duty cardboard boxes, which can be found at home supply or packaging stores. A limited number of these will be available in the connector.
DROP OFF ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13th
DROPOFFONSATURDAY,DECEMBER13th
BETWEEN 8AM-9:30AM
BETWEEN8AM-9:30AM
APPETIZERS
ANGEL SHOPPING GUIDE & SUGGESTIONS ANGEL SHOPPING GUIDE & SUGGESTIONS
BLOCK OF CHEESE
ASSORTED CRACKERS
HONEY MUSTARD
SALAMI OR OTHER MEAT
CHEX MIX
TRAIL MIX
MEAT OR PROTEINS
FROZEN TURKEY BREAST (5LBS)
SPIRAL HAM (7LBS) OR FULLY COOKED PRE-SLICED
24 oz good for seniors
SALAD
SPRING MIX (5OZ)
BAG OF BABY CARROTS
CUCUMBERS
GRAPE TOMATOES
in plastic container for packing
SALAD DRESSING
VEGETABLES
FRESH GREEN BEANS
SPINACH
COLLARD GREENS
BROCCOLI
CANNED VEGETABLES
OTHER BREAD & BUTTER
GRAVY
mix packet or can/jar of gravy
SIDE DISHES
APPLE SAUCE
BOX STUFFING MIX
1-2 boxes depending on size of family
SWEET POTATOES
FRESH POTATOES
May substitute instant mashed potatoes
APPLE SAUCE
INSTANT SIDE DISHES
MAC & CHEESE
NOODLE OR RICE MIXES
multiple packets for family > 2.
DESSERT
CAKE/COOKIES/BROWNIES
CANDY
FRESH FRUIT
ADDITIONAL PANTRY ITEMS
Welcome for additional meals/nourishment
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY
SOUP - CANNED / SOUP MIX
TUNA OR SIMILIAR
PASTA AND PASTA SAUCE
FRUIT CUPS OR APPLESAUCE
POPCORN OR TRAIL MIX
PANCAKE MIX AND SYRUP
BREAKFAST BARS
OATMEAL OR CREAM OF WHEAT
THANK YOU FOR BEING AN ANGEL!