This January, the Missions Team will be collecting donations for the Little Free Pantry on Elm Street in front of the Rowland Law Firm. Little Free Pantries are designed to hold a small capacity of food and supplies for individuals and families in need.

While there are many organized food pantries currently in the Denton community, Little Free Pantries provide an additional resource for food insecure individuals—especially individuals who may not be eligible to receive services like food stamps or other need-based resources because of their income. These pantries also fill the gap on the days when individuals aren’t able to visit regular facilities during normal business hours.

Little Free Pantry Shopping Suggestions

• Protiens

  * Canned meats: chicken, ham, spam, corned beef

  * Fish (canned or packets): tuna, salmon, sardines

  * Nut / seed butter: peanut, almond, sunflower

  * Shelf-stable cheeses: parmesan, cheese spreads

  * Shelf-stable meats: pepperoni, summer sausage

  * Jerky: mushroom, beef, turkey

  * Assorted nut mixes

  * Protein bars

• Fruits & Vegetables

  Description text goes here* Apple sauce

  * Dried fruit: mango, cranberries, raisins

  * Canned fruit: mandarins, peaches, pineapple

  * Individual fruit cups

  * Fruit strips or gummies

  * Canned vegetables: green beans, peas, corn,

  * carrots, tomatoes, veg-all, etc.

  * Pizza Sauce (cans or jars)

  * Baby food (jars or pouches)

• Grains & Carbs

  * Pasta: spaghetti, linguine, penne, macaroni

  * Rice: instant packages, bags

  * Beans (canned or dry): pinto, black, cannellini

  * Shelf stable pizza crust

  * Tortillas

  * Cereal & granola (individual packages or boxes)

  * Cereal bars & granola bars

  * Trail Mix

  * Crackers

  * Rice cakes

  * Pretzels

  * Popcorn (kernals or microwaveable)

  * Pudding or jello cups
Soups, Stocks, & Broth

  * Soups (boxed or canned): tomato, chicken noodle, beef stew, vegetable, cream of mushroom

  * Broth or stock (boxed or canned): beef, chicken, veggie

• Boxed Entrees

  * Mac & cheese boxes

  * Canned chili

  * Cambell’s Ready Meals

  * Milks & Beverages

  * Shelf-stable almond or soy milk

  * Powdered or condensed milk

  * Water bottles

  * Juice boxes

• Non-food Items

  * Dog / cat food

  * Socks

  * Rain gear

  * Baby wipes & diapers

  * Deodorant

  * Toothpaste & alcohol-free mouthwash

  * Shampoo & conditioner

  * Sun block & SPF lotions

  * Toilet paper

  * Feminine hygiene products

  * Sanitizer sprays or wipes

  * Gloves

  * First-Aid supplies

  * Cleaning supplies

All pantry items must be:

• Shelf-stable (non-perishable)

• Sealed

• Able to withstand high temperatures

Any items you collect can be brought to worship with you and donated in a designated location in any of our worship spaces or throughout the week to the Ivey Garden entrance of the church M-Th, 9-4 pm.

Checks can be made out to the church with the Memo Line: January Mission Corner. You can also give online at fumcdenton.com/give and select “General Missions” in the drop-down menu and write “January Mission Corner” in the memo line.

Thank you for helping keep the people of our community fed this winter!