HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Happy Thanksgiving to all. Nov. Pantry Day exceeded all expectations. The number alone equaled the sum of all the previous 3 days. We were able to distribute food to 67 households representing 234 people. At the end of the Pantry Day we had 67 turkeys donated, they were still coming in that morning and 67 families came to get food. Can you believe the number of turkey and families were the same, right on the nose. It was the work of the Lord He never wasts. In addition, we provided an additional Thanksgiving Dinner Bags of food items plus a turkey. The pantry was filled with the Spirit and full of activity for the entire time up to 1:45pm. This is a milestone for us, the "good news" of the Pantry is finding its way to those in need. The schools in all 3 towns came up "big time" with large food drive contributions and they were needed to meet the unexpected demand. So the pantry is empty and we will start refilling the shelves again.
Everyone did a wonderful job! WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

DECEMBER CHRISTMAS PANTRY DAY
The plan is to provide the same additional food items as we did for Thanksgiving. This will provided all the items for a turkey dinner plus a turkey. This was decided because turkeys continue to be donated and we have lots of additional items from the Thanksgiving donations.

FOOD PANTRY CHRISTMAS SHOP

As you know we are planning a free Christmas shop available for the families on the Pantry Day of Dec. 19th. We have been able to develop a Wish List, some ideas are by the families in need ( over 200 gifts).
It continues to be a Joy and a Wonderful BLESSING to be involved with everyone. Again, a big THANK YOU one and all for your support.
Anyone wishing to donate please contact Julie Scheffler @ Rschef1168@msn.com
Thanks again.

FOOD PANTRY/ CHRISTMS GIFT SHOP

The food pantry is　planning to have a free Christmas Gift Shop available for the families, and especially the children, of the December Food Day, Day (Dec. 19) recipients. We are asking all to donate new, unused, unwrapped gifts for all ages (men, women, boys, girls, & babies).
Some suggestions are:

New unwrapped toys
Hats, gloves, or scarves
Blankets
beauty products　

Gift Cards for:
Food Stores, Game Stop, Wal-Mart,
Target. Book Stores, Restaurants, ect.
(Any gift idea you have, or prefer)

Again THANK YOU for your support

October Pantry/2nd Annual Rock Concert

The October Pantry Day experienced terrible weather and a reduced number of recipients served of 29 total households representing 81 individuals received food from the pantry. Some good news is that we continue to see new names/families that are coming. Expense were extremely low for the month which means that all the ministry partners and other community organizations are donating an abundant quantity of food. We are appreciative of the generosity and support of everyone.
We are still collecting Thanksgiving food items we hope to provide to all of the families that come on our November Pantry Day ( Sat.,Nov. 21 )

We also will be having our 2nd annual "Rock Concert"


EPWORTH "ROCK CONCERT"
(All proceeds go to The Bread of Life Food Pantry)

Saturday November 14th 6:00 to 10:30pm
At Epworth UMC
5th & Morgan, Palmyra, NJ

Featuring a few local bands
PLUS the ever-popular "FRIENDS" Classic Rock Band


NOT JUST FOR THE YOUNG

$5 DONATION
FOOD WILL BE SOLD

Again, a big THANK YOU one ans all for your support.