LAUREL HILL — Spearheaded by Magnolia Baptist Church, churches in this small North Okaloosa County community have launched an area-wide food ministry to assist local individuals or families in need.
“We want this to be a community project so that Christ gets the glory, not an individual or a specific church or organization,” an informational flier from God’s Helping Hand Community Food Ministry stated.
After research and consultation with food bank organizers, “we decided to pre-pack boxes with nonperishable foods that should feed a family of four for a week,” the flier stated.
Community members needing food for themselves or their families may contact the ministry at 826-3362 or theweeklys@yahoo.com.
Volunteers are sought to help package and deliver food donations, and organizers ask for prayers in support of the new ministry.
“We ask for prayers that this ministry will glorify Christ and will show Christ’s love for people as they struggle to meet the needs for their family,” the flier stated.
Donations for standardized food boxes to serve a family of four for a week are needed for the Laurel Hill God’s Helping Hand Community Food Ministry. Donations past their expiration date will not be accepted.
Those wishing to help may bring these foods to their respective church or to Magnolia Baptist Church, which is coordinating the distribution:
- Pancake mix (add-water type)
- Pancake syrup
- Cereal
- Oatmeal
- SPAM
- Tuna
- Canned chicken
- Canned beef stew
- Canned ham
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Saltine crackers
- Mayonnaise
- Canned vegetables
- Flour
- Quart canola oil
- Sugar
- Spaghetti
- Pasta sauce with meat
- Macaroni and cheese mix
- Rice
- Dry beans
Contact the Weekly family, 826-3362 or theweeklys@yahoo.com, for information.
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This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Donations sought for Laurel Hill food ministry