DEACONS’ EASTER EGG TREE DEACONS’ EASTER EGG TREE
HELP OVER 100 FAMILIES IN NEED OF A HOLIDAY DINNER THIS EASTER
BE AN EASTER BUNNY TO A FAMILY IN NEED BE AN EASTER BUNNY 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.
Who does it help? Over 100 Families from: Who does it help? Over 100 Families from:
Salt & Light Community Church in Southwest Philadelphia Salvation Army in Norristown St. John AME Church in Rosemont
DROP OFF ITEMS ON SATURDAY, MARCH 28th
DROP OFF ITEMS ON SATURDAY, MARCH 28th
BETWEEN 8AM-9:30AM
BETWEEN 8AM-9:30AM in the Wayne Presbyterian Church Parking Lot. in the Wayne Presbyterian Church Parking Lot.
Select your family Select your family
Choose a family from the Easter Egg Tree in the Connector or on our website. Each Easter Egg represents one family.
Shop for your family Shop for your family
When buying food for your family, think about the items your family likes.
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 desser
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
Pack & Deliver your Family’s items to the church
Pack & Deliver your Family’s items to the church
We recommend:
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.
Use a sturdy container with a lid (containers will be stacked during delivery). Fill it with your items and mark it clearly with your EGG # (from the tag or email confirmation).
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, MARCH 28th BETWEEN 8AM-9:30AM DROPOFFONSATURDAY,MARCH28thBETWEEN8AM-9:30AM
