Asbury First United Methodist Church

Thanksgiving In-Gathering

The Thanksgiving season is upon us, and we are planning on moving forward with the Thanksgiving In-Gathering in-person this year.

List of Items Needed

Sunday, November 19, 11 am service

The Thanksgiving In-Gathering is quickly approaching! This is a worship celebration and our biggest donation drive of the year. See below for a list of needed items for our outreach ministries. While in response to the pandemic we had a donation drop-off window on Saturday, this year we are returning to collecting only on Sunday, November 19. That said, if Sunday doesn’t work for you, donations can always be dropped off during the week when the Community Outreach Center is open.

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Items Needed

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Food

  • Peanut butter (creamy)
  • Jelly (strawberry, grape)
  • Soups (tomato, chicken noodle, typically Campbells or store brand)
  • Canned tuna
  • Canned vegetables 
(corn, green beans, mixed)
  • Canned fruit (peaches, mixed), smaller (<16 oz) cans ideally
  • Boxes of mac-and-cheese
  • Pasta (spaghetti, noodles)
  • Powdered hot chocolate
  • Pasta sauce
  • Rice
  • Coffee (ground, unflavored, no K-cups please!)
  • Sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • Powdered Creamer
  • Artificial Sweetener packets
  • Pancake mix
  • Syrup
  • Grits
  • Cold cereal

Clothing and Linens

  • New underwear for men, women, and children
  • Socks for men, women, and older children (no baby socks needed)
  • Sweatpants for men, women, and children (especially larger sizes- 2x and larger)
  • Sweatshirts for men, women, and children (especially larger sizes - 2x and larger)
  • Towels  
  • Washcloths
  • Bed blankets (full, queen, king sizes)
  • Winter jackets/coats (machine washable only) for children and men in all sizes and for women in sizes 1x and larger
  • Adult siz hats and gloves

Toiletries

  • Hand warmers
  • Laundry Detergent (HE pods)
  • Deodorant
  • Razors
  • Shampoo (travel size)
  • Hand or body lotion (travel size) 
  • Toilet Paper
  • Tissue packs
  • Toothpaste (travel size)
  • Shaving cream/gel (travel size)

Monetary Gifts

  • Gift Cards to Wegmans, Tops, and/or Walmart
  • Donations designated for Asbury First Outreach

To make a monetary donation online, please click here.

Reflection and Commitment

How are you faithfully participating year-round in the Outreach ministries of Asbury First by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness?

For more information about the incredible work done through our Outreach ministries, click here.