During Lent, we are asked to fast, pray, and give alms. This year, our Lenten project will assist the Capuchin Soup Kitchen serve the needy in Detroit. First, we will collect items for personal hygiene kits and non-perishable food items for their pantry. Then, we will come together and sort the items collected and assemble the kits.
The following items will be collected March 6 – 26
- travel size shampoo, conditioner
- travel size body wash or bar soap
- Travel size deodorant
- Travel size toothpaste
- Individually packaged toothbrushes
- Chapstick
- Canned tuna/meat
- Canned vegetables
- Canned soup
- Cereal
Assemble hygiene kits March 26 at 12:30pm
Sign up on the bulletin board or contact Caroline at cseidel@ssjohnandpaul.org
So, give alms this lent by donating to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Collection bins are located in the Gathering Area to accept your donation.
Please no expired food or partially used containers