NEEDS’ pantry coordinators work hard to keep our shelves stocked with fresh food for our neighbors, tirelessly seeking the best deals in order to stretch our pantry budget. So it was a tremendous blessing to be included in the Community of the Good Shepherd’s Advent Giving Project this year. Participants were incredibly generous in donating gift cards to buy food for hungry families in our community. NEEDS’ pantry coordinators shared this letter of gratitude:

“On behalf of everyone here at NEEDS, all I can say after opening the gift cards donated through your Advent Giving Project is WOW! These will help us keep the pantry stocked for months to come. While churches, schools, and community organizations donate nonperishable food items, we purchase fresh dairy, produce, meat, and whatever does not come through regular donation channels. Those purchases challenge our already limited budget.  Your donation will help us make those necessary purchases, enabling us to meet the food needs of our less fortunate neighbors.

We’ve been blessed to participate in this project for two years now, and we treasure the opportunity to be included.

Our sincerest thanks for the generosity of your church’s members and, as well, our warmest wishes to you and yours for a blessed holiday season!”

Click HERE to find out how you can get involved, too!