Food Drive

Give for the Good food drive is this weekend July 2-3rd from 8am - 6pm at the Maplecrest Kroger parking lot. Last week as I walked out of the church I noticed a woman standing outside the church. She said hi and I went to my car to retrieve what I needed. A little later she stopped at the office for help. She broke down in tears as soon as she started to talk. She needed help for herself and her 4 children. She was so upset that she needed to ask for help. She had moved here from out of town for a pay increase at her job. She was making good money and living the American dream. Then she was laid off. She found herself looking for help which she had not had to do before. They had been eating bread and was very excited to see what we could offer her.

This is the new face of hunger. Folks finding themselves in situations they have never faced before. Some have no idea where to turn for help. With these situations happening more and more often the need is greater than ever. That is why your help this weekend is so important. Please visit the food drive this weekend and bring what you can. Non perishable food items are needed and the list of the main items is included at the bottom. You can also make a cash donation for us to use as we need it. Online donations can be made through the website kokomourbanoutreach.org. Checks can be mailed to Kokomo Urban Outreach 1701 S. Locke, Kokomo,In 46902.

Thank you for doing whatever you can. To volunteer or if you have questions please call Deanna at 765-252-9954.

Items needed:

Canned Vegetables
Canned pasta meals (ravioli, etc.)
Canned fruits
Canned meats (chicken, tuna, beef)
Meal in a can (Beef Stew, Chili, etc.)
Peanut Butter
Macaroni & Cheese
Spaghetti
Spaghetti Sauce
Cereal
Canned Soup (especially tomato & chicken noodle)
Rice, dry beans, boxed potatoes
Pork-n-beans
Toiletries (i.e. shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene, deodorant)
Toilet Paper