Fourth Church neighborhood and community: You're invited to take part in a monthly collection of food, clothing, and household items to serve those in the DMV region.
NEXT COLLECTION DATES:
Saturdays: March 9, April 13, May 11
10:00 a.m.–noon • Upper Portico
- Mark your contributions “Collection” or “Food” and place them in the trunk of your vehicle.
- Drive to the Upper Portico's covered entrance on the Ridgefield Road side of Fourth Church and volunteers will unload your donations for you!
- Please do not donate any items in glass containers.
- Please only bring donations during the designated times, as we are unable to accept items at other times.
- Email serve@4thpres.org to receive a monthly email reminder.
- Opportunities are available for adults and youth to help; this involves collecting food from cars, sorting donated items, and packing bags for our participants. Email serve@4thpres.org for details.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Highest Priority Items
HIGH FIBER, LOW SODIUM, LOW SUGAR, NO GLASS
Dried Goods/Baking
Flour
Cooking oil
Canned Goods
Canned or dried beans (1-3 lb. bags)
Canned vegetables - low sodium, no salt added
Canned fruit - in light syrup or juice
Canned tuna, salmon, or chicken
Peanut Butter
40 oz. or smaller
Low Sugar, Hot and Cold Cereals
Oatmeal, dry cereals
Grains
Brown and white rice (3 lb. bags)
Macaroni and cheese
Pasta (1 lb.)
Healthy snacks
Dried fruit
Nuts
Granola bars
Individual packs of raisins
Individual applesauce servings
Individual trail mix
CONTACT for food items: serve@4thpres.org
CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Gently used. Please label clothing with the size and gender and drop off donations only on the specified food drive date. Thank you!
- Gently used baby and children’s clothes
- Household items
- Shoes
- New underwear
CONTACT for clothing and household items: Pamela Roylance, proylance@4thpres.org
Additional Items We Welcome
Canned Goods - Pop tops when available
Hearty stews
Soup
Tomato paste
Dried Goods/Baking
Cornmeal (2 lb.)
Masa (3-5 lb.)
Pancake mix
Tortillas - corn or flour
Spaghetti sauce (24 oz. or smaller)
Jelly and jam (18 – 30 oz.)
Crackers
Baby Items
Diapers (any size)
Wipes
Baby food
Toiletries
Deodorant
Liquid soap
Bars of soap
Shampoo & conditioner
Toothbrushes & toothpaste
Feminine pads & tampons
Cleaning Products
Laundry detergent
Paper Products
Toilet paper - small packs of 4
Paper towels - individually wrapped 1 or 2 pack
Facial tissue
Thanks to all who have contributed so generously to this ongoing initiative to bless and serve our community and the greater DMV!