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, June 10, July 8, August 12
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Upper Portico

JUNE 10 SPECIAL COLLECTION:

ROCKVILLE WOMEN'S CENTER

Items especially welcome this month include diapers, formula, baby clothing, baby toys, baby bath items, nursing supplies, baby food, and gift cards.

 

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
  • 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.

WHAT TO EXPECT

WHAT TO BRING

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

Printable List of Donation Items

Thanks to all who have contributed so generously to this ongoing initiative to bless and serve our community and the greater DMV!