Food Drive Information:
There are several ways to run a food drive.
Get permission from the store manager.
Stand out front and explain to customers on their way into the supermarket that you are collecting food for the Mercy Soup Kitchen. Collect their donations on their way out of the supermarket. Bring the items collected to the soup kitchen.
The best hours for a supermarket food drive are from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday or Sunday.
Bring the items collected to the soup kitchen.
The Mercy Soup Kitchen of Wyandanch, Inc.
Trinity Lutheran Church (Basement)
Mercy Soup Kitchen is most in need of:
Cooking spray
Olive oil and Vegetable oil
Parmalat (shelf stable) Milk
Chicken/ Beef/ Vegetable broth
Turkey/ Chicken/ Beef gravy
Short dry pasta (Penne, Ziti, Shells, Ditalini)
Canned Vegetables - large cans preferably #10 cans or 18-29oz. cans
Canned Tomatoes - large cans preferably #10 cans or 18-29oz. cans
Instant Mashed Potatoes
White Rice
Dinner Napkins
Paper Towels
Individual shelf stable snacks - for lunch bags
Large cans powdered drink mix
Supermarket Gift Cards