I was contacted by my friend yesterday to tell me of an URGENT NEED at Assumption Outreach Center, 219 Page Street, Toledo, OH 43620. Business Hours Monday-Friday 9-2 p.m. When taking donation go to front door, go up first flight of stairs, and go to door on right – ask for Suzie or Ellen. They are a Government Emergency Food Program and I received word this morning from Ms. Suzie Stapleton, Director the the center is COMPLETELY OUT OF FOOD and has no money at this time to purchase food from the local food bank. This makes me so sad as families are counting on them. They feed over 1000 families each month and they are COMPLETELY OUT OF FOOD!!
The Assumption Center is a non-profit, charitable organization whose primary focus is the distribution of food. We are able to give out government emergency food to clients who reside in the area bounded by Fulton Street, Manhattan Boulevard, Stickney Avenue, and Woodruff Avenue.
They provide bags of commodities consisting of non-perishable foods. Their food is picked up from the Food Bank once a month and they take whatever is available. Their supplies are supplemented with donations from other churches, schools, and individuals. I am asking each and every one of you (even if you do NOT live in the Toledo Area) to help. Please consider donating just 5 items. We have over 11,000 people who follow the FB page and if every single one of you donated 5 items that is 55,000. You know what that means? The pantry would overflowing with food to feed the least of these – Matthew 25:40. Please don’t think someone else is going to step up and do it. . Let’s be the ones to step up and do it. Let’s show them how kind us couponers can be and show them the power of coupons!! Also, don’t discount the smallness of any donation – they are COMPLETELY OUT OF FOOD so one item is a blessing. If you cannot drop the items off and are local (Toledo) please e-mail me at crothers8@aol.com and we will make arrangements. The NEED IS URGENT – Let’s step up TODAY!! Below is a list of suggested items, is not limited to that.
Pantry Needs
• Peanut butter
• Jelly
• Macaroni & cheese
• Tuna
• Spaghetti sauce
• Pasta
• Rice
• Cereal
• Instant potatoes
• Powdered milk
• Canned stew
• Canned soup
• Canned meat (treat/Spam)
• Canned vegetables
• Canned fruit
• Juice
• Cake mix
• Jell-O mix
• Pudding mix
• Gravy mix
• Boxed meal products (e.g. Hamburger Helper)
• Bottled water
Hygiene Needs
• Shampoo (regular or family size)
• Deodorant (regular or family size)
• Toothpaste (regular or family size)
• Bath soap (regular or family size)
• Shaving cream (regular or family size)
• Toothbrushes
• Disposable razors
• Toilet tissue
• Facial tissue
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Assumption Outreach Center
219 Page Street
Toledo, OH 43620
Phone Number: (419) 243-9213
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