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The devastating toll the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the most vulnerable members of our human family cannot be overstated.  Food insecurity is a critical problem for many.

In response, Trinity is hosting a weekly collection of non-perishable food drive for Rising Hope, the UMC Mission church in the Mt Vernon area.

Rising Hope is currently asking to prioritize personal hygiene items and diapers of all sizes.

Current donation total:  6,682 pounds

Our collection dates are as follows:

The food drive is on Saturday mornings from 10 am - 12 noon. Specific information for each event can be found by going to the Calendar and clicking on the blue Rising Hope filter button.

Current needs are:

• Canned meats (tuna, chicken, spam, ravioli, soups containing meat)
• Pasta, rice, dry beans
• Canned tomato products (sauce, tomato paste, whole/diced/crushed tomatoes)
• Canned vegetables, fruits, beans
• Cereal
• Powdered drink mix
• Powdered iced tea mix
• Coffee
• Tea bags
• Peanut butter, jelly
• Salad dressing – Italian and Ranch preferred
• Dish soap, “pot scrubbers”
• Toothpaste
• Deodorant