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Suppose a brother or
sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says
to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but
does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In
the same way, faith by itself; if it is not accompanied by
action, is dead.
James 2:15-17 |
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Crossroads
Bible Church Food Drive
Benefiting Christian Community Action of Lewisville
We will be conducting a fall food
drive through the month of September benefiting Christian Community
Action. CCA operates a medium-sized, fully
stocked grocery store for low-income
families in the 46 communities CCA serves. The pantry assists over
550 families each week and is the primary and first response to the
financial challenges presented by families in distress.
Clients of CCA are counseled to reserve
household income for rent, utilities, childcare, health needs and
other basics of life. Their goal is to provide for 65% of the food
needs of the impoverished citizens in our community. Refer to the
list below for specific items desired during the respective week
listed. Bring them to church during the week of or on the Sunday
listed and place in the donation boxes in the entrance foyer.
Donations of any items will be accepted all month. Items listed
below are critical CCA pantry needs and priority focus items.
Engage your neighbors:
Starting the last week of
August and for the entire month of September, grocery bags (donated
by Kroger) will be in the church entrances. We ask that you take a
couple bags and solicit your neighbors participation. This is a
great way to meet your neighbors as well as have them participate in
a community need.
Food Drive Items:
Sunday, August 31: Baby Products & Cereals
Boxed Cereal, Jars and Juices, Diapers, Wipes, Powder, Lotion,
Diapers, etc.
Oatmeal, Grits, Cream of Wheat, Any Dry Cereals
Sunday, Sept. 7: PB&J
(plastic if possible),
Pastas, Rice, Noodles
Peanut Butter, Grape, Strawberry, Raspberry
Bag/Box of Rice, Noodles & Macaroni, Rice-a-Roni, Top Ramen,
Spaghetti
Sunday, Sept. 14: Baking Products & Boxed Dinners
Flour, Sugar, Cooking Oil, Beef Consommé, Broths, Soups, etc.
Hamburger Helper, Tuna helper, etc.
Sunday, Sept. 21: Canned Goods & Household items
Corn, Beans, Peas, Tomatoes,
Refried Beans, Tuna, Stew, Canned Meat, Fruit, etc.
Trash Bags, Laundry Detergent, Fabric Softener, Household
Cleaners
Sunday, Sept. 28: Paper Products & Toiletries
Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Paper Plates, Kleenex type tissue, & Napkins
Toothpaste, Bars of Soap, Deodorant, Shampoo, Feminine Hygiene
Products
“In
the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see
your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5: 16
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