We provide meals and supplies for the kids in Alternative High Schools that have food insecurity. Monetary donations may be made to "St Clare Social Concerns" and placed in the Narthex drop box (back of church). Please specify "for alternative high schools needs".
If you are buying food or supplies for the Treasure Chest donations, below is a list of items that are needed. These shelf-stable, single-serving, and ready-to-eat foods help the most people in need. See below for a list you can reference Snacks: Trailmix, nuts, cookies, chips, chewy granola bars, cheese or peanut butter crackers, popcorn, rice crispy treats, fruit snacks.
Breakfast: fruit cups, squeezes, high protein bars, instant /. microwaveable oatmeal, pop tarts, BelVita breskfast biscuits, high protein drinks
SHOUT OUT TO OUR HIGH SCHOOL SUPPORT PROGRAMOur December numbers alone are impressive: 125 Weekend Meal Bags = 1,625 meals plus snacks 17,120 lbs food from FTF = 14,267 meals 125 backpacks w/hygiene products, candy, socks, etc +30 bottles of cleaning supplies Over 100 school families participated in the St Clare Christmas dinner and gifts Congratulations team! Thank you for your gifts of time, talent, and treasure
In February, we provided 110 meal bags (each bag included 14 individualized meals).