2025EASTER EGG TREE Deacons'
WHAT IS THE DEACON EASTER EGG TREE MINISTRY?
Each year the Deacons work with our mission partners to provide an Easter meal and seasonal items to families in need. This year we will provide food to families from:
Salt & Light Community Church in Southwest Philadelphia Salvation Army in Norristown
St. John AME Church in Rosemont
Those wishing to participate may do so by selecting a family and filling a bin with the items listed on the shopping lists provided by our mission partners. Adding additional goodies is also encouraged!
To make your selection, visit our website at www.waynepres.org/easter-egg-shop or in person during coffee hour in the connector.
Items should be placed in properly labeled bin and dropped off at the church during the designated drop off date and time.
The bins are then delivered to our mission partners and are always met with joy and gratitude.
DROP OFF ON SATURDAY, APRIL 12 BETWEEN 8AM-9:30AM
in the Wayne Presbyterian Church Parking Lot. If necessary, early drop off can be arranged.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR HELP CHOOSING A FAMILY CONTACT: Bill Pentz | willpentz@gmail.com | (215) 982-0902
Linda Nirmaier | lsnirmaier@gmail.com | (610) 805-1092
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
3 EASY STEPS!
1. SELECT YOUR FAMILY
From the Easter Egg Tree in the Connector (each egg represents one family and indicates the mission partner).
2. SHOP FOR YOUR FAMILY
Via the WPC Website, where you may filter the online order form by the mission partner
Each family or individual selected should be provided with the necessary food items to enjoy a holiday meal. This will vary depending on the size of the family and the ages of the individuals Suggested food items are listed on the following pages. Additional goodies, such as toys, games and clothes for children or toiletries and towels for adults are also appreciated. Gift Cards are a great alternative, as well!
3. PACK AND DELIVER YOUR FAMILY’S MEAL AND GOODIES!
DROP OFF ON SATURDAY, APRIL 12
BETWEEN 8AM-9:30AM
in the Wayne Presbyterian Church Parking Lot.
OR Early drop off can be arranged by contacting a Deacon below.
Select a container type with lid or ability to be closed (containers will be stacked during delivery). Fill it with the food and goodies you ’ ve purchased and mark the bin with the Egg # provided on the egg tag or listed on your email confirmation.
Bill Pentz | willpentz@gmail.com | (215) 982-0902
Linda Nirmaier | lsnirmaier@gmail.com | (610) 805-1092
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SELECTING YOUR FAMILY:
When selecting your family on the WPC Website, families are grouped by our mission partners. Children’s ages are listed. You may select as many families as you wish.
SHOPPING FOR YOUR FAMILY:
Holiday Meal Checklist
APPETIZER
such as cheese and crackers
ENTREE
Frozen turkey breast , chicken or ham
SIDE-DISHES
potatoes, yams, stuffing mix , or packaged side dishes
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
VEGETABLES
Pre-packaged Salad kits , fresh or canned veggies
DESSERTS
Fresh fruit or sweet treats
EXTRAS
Gravy mix or jars, dinner rolls , apple or cranberry sauce
Fresh is more nutritious , but prepackaged or instant may be lighter and easier to prepare.
Please refrain from donating whole turkeys
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
Providing Extra Goodies
CHILDREN: Age appropriate toys, games, crafts, or clothes are appreciated. ADULTS: Towels, toiletries, games, etc. are appreciated.
GIFT CARDS: Gift cards are a great alternative for additional goodies if you are struggling with gift ideas or bin space. Non-grocery store gift card ideas include: Amazon, Walmart, Dick's Sporting Goods, Target. Grocery stores near your selected family and mission partner are:
AME (GIANT) | SALT & LIGHT (SHOP RITE)
SALVATION ARMY (SHOPRITE OR GIANT)
Packing for your family
Food and other items tend to be heavy so it’s important to have a strong container for transport. You may use more than one bin, just be sure to label all your containers. Please be sure each container can be carried by one person
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.
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.
EASTER EGG TREE Deacons' WAYNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
ST. JOHN AME & SALVATION ARMY SHOPPING LIST
Each donation should include items similar to those listed below
PANTRY ITEMS
ADDITIONAL MEALS/NOURISHMENT
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY
CONDIMENTS (MAYO, MUSTARD, ETC)
BUTTER
APPLE SAUCE
SOUP - CANNED / SOUP MIX
TUNA OR SIMILIAR
PASTA AND PASTA SAUCE
FRUIT CUPS
PANCAKE MIX AND SYRUP
CEREALS
BREAKFAST BARS, OATMEAL
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
TOILET PAPER
KLEENEX
PAPER TOWELS
HAND SOAP
HAND LOTION
DISH SOAP
GIFT CARDS You are not expected to purchase everything on this list. These are ideas to help you fill your bins.
MEAL ITEMS
APPETIZERS
CHEX MIX
TRAIL MIX
SALAMI OR OTHER MEAT
CHEESE & CRACKERS
MEAT OR PROTEINS
SPIRAL HAM
FULLY COOKED , PRE-SLICED
lbs purchased should match family size
SIDE DISH SUGGESTIONS
BOX STUFFING MIX
INSTANT SIDE DISHES
NOODLE OR RICE MIXES
FRESH POTATOES
MASHED POTATO MIX
BREAD/DINNER ROLLS
CANNED VEGETABLES
MAC & CHEESE
VEGETABLES/FRUITS
Your generosity in providing these grocery items is greatly appreciated.
EASTER EGG TREE Deacons' WAYNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SALT & LIGHT CHURCH SHOPPING LIST
This shopping list has been created to fit the needs of the families served by Salt & Light Church in Southwest Philadelphia.
EACH DONATION SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
TWO PACKAGES EACH:
Rolls and/or bread
Elbow pasta and/or egg noodles
Stuffing and/or rice
Gravy
Dessert
Butter
Cheese
CANNED VEGETABLES - 6 CANS
$25 GIFT CARD FOR PROTEIN (ham, turkey or chicken)
ShopRite
Aldi
Save-a-lot
Fresh Grocer
5 LB BAG OF WHITE AND/OR SWEET POTATOES
ASSORTMENT OF FRUITS (apples, oranges, bananas)
24 PACK OF PAPER PLATES
30 PACK OF 18OZ CUPS
48 COUNT PLASTIC UTENSILS (assorted cutlery)
*Any additional non-food items you wish to add to your box would be a welcomed treat for the family.*
Your generosity in providing these grocery items is greatly appreciated.
