Serving others is an important part of our work at Saint John’s. Below is a list of some of the places we support.

Chester Eastside – we support Chester Eastside in various ways including Christmas gift sponsorships, serving food at Holidays, back to school supplies collections, etc.

Saint Mary’s Food Bank – non-perishable items can be dropped off at the church anytime the building is open. They can be left at collection bins in the Welcome Center. We also give a monthly donation from the church.

Here are some suggested items to donate each month to Saint Mary’s:

• January – Coffee, tea and hot chocolate
• February – Paper products: paper towels, toilet paper, napkins
• March – Can pasta, cans of chilli, spam, etc
• April – tuna, noodles, pasta, sauce
• May – cleaning products: dish soap, windex, antibacterial wipes, laundry soap
• June – juice, protein drinks, ensure
• July – Health & Beauty products: toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant
• August – No food pantry
• September – peanut butter and jelly
• October – Cereal
• November – Frozen turkeys, can veggies, and stuffing
• December – Soup and broth

Soda Tab Collection – benefiting the Ronald McDonald House. Look for a collection bin at the Welcome Center. More information on the program here. See Tracey with questions. 

Guatemala Companions – Our support of our Companion Parish in San Andrea Itzapa, Guatemala continues. To ensure the congregation of San Andreas has a place of worship, a meeting spot for educational opportunities and youth group activities, we continue to send rent money each month. We also support them with special collections for additional needs.

Collection Drives – as needs arise