Pilgrims Pantry... Helping those in a time of need.
This initiative was started under Heartstrings Community Project to provide much needed food and basics in the form of BucKits of Love.
Weekly we find ourselves making up care packages for those who find themselves in the margins and can’t make it through till the end of the month. We are so blessed and honoured to be able to provide for and serve our community in this way.
Since our move to Crest Community Centre, this has now grown into our Pilgrims Pantry. Made up of donated items which are then distributed to families and individuals within our community and the neighbouring communities who find themselves in a time of need. Whether it is a need for food, toiletries, clothing or baby items, we make up care packages accordingly and make sure that they go straight into the hands of those in need.
HERE IS A LIST OF THE KIND OF THINGS WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IN OUR PANTRY…
Non-perishable Food items…
- Tins, dried foods such as rice, beans, lentils, maize, pasta, soup, noodles.
- Stock cubes, sauces, salad dressing, jam, peanut butter, marmite. Tea, coffee, coffee creamer/powdered milk. Sugar.
- Oats. Porridge.
Toiletries…
- Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, razors, deodorant, body spray, toilet paper, sanitary pads, body wash, adult nappies
Baby items…
- Nappies, wet wipes, lotion, soap.
Clothing…
- Any second-hand clothing and shoes that are in good condition. We are very much focused on the restoration of dignity and to be able to provide clothing and shoes that make someone happy and empowered and beautiful is very important. We do not accept items that are stained, ripped or too old.
Can you help us? If you would like to assist us in keeping our pantry stocked please contact us. Let’s care for each other, let’s empower each other, let’s lift each other up