During the month of August, we will be collecting items for the Shaler Area Backpack Initiative. This program was established to assist Shaler Area students in grades K-12 in need of weekend food supplies. Each family participating in this program will receive a bag packed with child-friendly, single-serving snacks and easily prepared meals each Friday.

You can drop off donations any time between now and August 30. Here is a list of suggested items. (Note: all donated food items should be single serve, shelf-stable, and non-perishable.)

Meal Items
Soup
Cup Of Noodles
Pasta (Chef Boyardee type)
Macaroni and Cheese Cups
Ready-to-eat Rice

Breakfast
Oatmeal
Cereal
Granola bars
Breakfast biscuits
Applesauce
Fruit Cups
Pop-Tarts

Snacks
Rice Cakes
Crackers
Dried fruit (raisins, banana chips, etc.)
Jerky
Chips / Pretzels
Trail Mix

Treats
Fruit Snacks
Animal Crackers
Cookies
Snack Cakes
Non-refrigerated pudding cups
Brownie Bites
Mini Muffins

Hygiene Items
Deodorant
Mouthwash / Mints
Feminine Hygiene Supplies
Chapstick
Combs
Ponytail Holders

During our worship service on Sunday, August 30, we will work together to assemble the bags for our friends in the Shaler Area School District.

If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Emily or the church office. Thanks in advance for your support of this worthwhile initiative!