Foodbank Collection Drive
Foodbank Collection Drive An Act of Solidarity during Lent by St Ann’s Parish Family
Dear Parishioners,
In response to the growing needs in our local community, we are launching a Food Collection Drive at Sunday Masses to support the Kingston Foodbank.
The foodbank currently serves 50–75 client families weekly from the downtown Kingston distribution point, with even more served in other parts of the city. Clients include the homeless, refugees, recent arrivals, and families facing financial hardship. This is our opportunity to respond in love and faith.
Let this be our Lenten act of solidarity – a way to live out the Gospel by feeding the hungry and caring for our neighbours.
🛒 Collection baskets will be placed in the church entrance beginning next Sunday.
You are invited to donate any of the following items:
Most Needed Food Items:
- Tinned meat (ham, hot dogs, corned beef, stews)
- Tinned vegetables (corn, carrots, peas, mixed veg)
- Baked beans
- Pasta and pasta sauce
- Long-life milk (UHT)
- Rice and tinned tomatoes
- Tinned fruit and custard
- Instant noodles and packet soup
- Peanut butter and jam
- Tea, coffee, and hot chocolate
- Cereal and porridge oats
- Cooking oil and sugar
Toiletries and Household Items:
- Shampoo and soap
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Toilet paper
- Laundry detergent
- Sanitary products
- Baby wipes and nappies (various sizes)
Every item you give is a sign of hope to someone in need. Let us join hands and make a difference together.
With gratitude,
Fr. James Raj
St. Ann’s Catholic Parish, Kingston Hill