In January, we participated in the Souper Bowl of Caring, funds from which were donated to the Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (all food was given to the Monroe Food Pantry). Thank you to the ECW for again matching the funds! The Lenten Offering benefited The Mustard Seed Program at St. Paul & St. James Episcopal Church in New Haven, which provides safe after school care for urban children.  During the spring, we collected Easter baskets, summer toys and supplies that were donated to and distributed by the DCF to needy children in the area.  In the fall, we supported the children administered by the DCF, yet again, by donating backpacks and school supplies.

For Thanksgiving, parishioners sponsored dinners in the form of Stop & Shop gift cards that were distributed to needy local families. At Christmas, we purchased presents for disadvantaged children again through the DCF.  Finally, throughout the year we collected non-perishable food that was distributed to parish families in need as well as the Monroe Food Pantry.

In 2008...

Monroe Food Pantry

There is a need for: Shelf stable milk cartons (Parmalot); Canned spinach; asparagus; mushrooms; Snack foods (chips/crackers/cookies); Canned crab/salmon/sardines/shrimp; Breakfast bars/Pop Tarts; Hot chocolate mix; Pancake mix; Parmesan cheese; Pickles/relish; Bread crumbs; Olives; Sugar/Salt/Pepper; Canned chicken; Manwich; Hamburger Helper type meals; Laundry detergent. Money donations are also welcome. Checks should be made out to the Monroe Food Pantry and mailed to 7 Fan Hill Rd., Monroe, CT 06468.

In the coming year, we will continue to support these charities as well as the children overseen by the DCF and our Lenten Offering will benefit the MDG Mission Fund of Episcopal Relief and Development.

Thank you for your continued support of St. Peter’s Outreach Program and suggestions for future programs are encouraged.  Your donations of time, talent and treasure are greatly appreciated and make a difference in the lives of others.

Sandy Schill, Outreach Coordinator