Food Pantry Report - October 19, 2025

ST. MARTIN’S FOOD PANTRY

Thank You for Helping Us Serve 345 Families This Week! We are deeply grateful to the parishes that make our work possible. Special thanks also to our major donors this week: St. Francis, St. Rose of Lima, and St. Martin. Your continued support is making a real difference.

High-Priority Donation Needs (Next 2 Weeks)

We are currently in need of the following items to continue meeting the demand in our community:

1. Mac & Cheese (7 oz boxes) 550 boxes needed

2. Straight Pasta (1 lb boxes) spaghetti, linguini, fettuccine, etc. – 300 boxes needed

3. Canned Pasta with Meat (15 oz cans) such as Chef Boyardee ravioli, lasagna, or

spaghetti with meatballs 150 cans needed

4. Peanut butter and jelly

Other Critical Needs

• Other Critical Needs Diapers - Especially sizes NB, 1, and 6 (size 6 is most needed and currently out of stock)

• Baby Wipes and Pads Adult Hygiene Products - Male and female

• Plastic Newspaper Bags & Egg Cartons - Always appreciated for packaging and distribution

Please Donate Only Approved Items

We kindly ask that donations be limited to non-perishable food, fruits/vegetables (canned), diapers, and hygiene items.

Please do not donate household items such as Tupperware, dishes, or clothing - we are unable to use them and they must be discarded.

Be a Part of Something Meaningful!

Looking for a way to give back? Come lend a hand — no experience needed! We’ll show you everything you need to know. We’re currently seeking volunteers to assist during these times:

🗓 Monday

• 5:30 AM – 7:00 AM: Set-up

• 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Distribution

🗓 Wednesday – Friday

• 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Bag preparation

• Friday Only: 10:00 AM – Help unload delivery from UP- County Hub (lifting canned goods) 🗓 Saturday

• 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

🗓 Sunday

• 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Every hand helps – whether you can give an hour or a whole shift.

Come be part of something meaningful!

📞 call 301-990-2556x230