Care Basket Ministry

Care Baskets are designed for people experiencing some sort of crisis; for children who have a sibling or parent dealing with a life threatening illness; for non-profit community agencies such as the YWCA or Ronald McDonald House

  • Baby Baskets- for first time parent. Donation ideas: Receiving blankets, hand sanitizer, small  stuffed animals/toys, pacifiers, sox, booties, wet wipes, onesies, baby wash/shampoo, baby lotion, baby dishes/containers/silverware, towels, washcloths, bibs, bottled water, rattles
  • Personal Care Baskets- designed for people experiencing a chronic or terminal illness and made specifically for the needs of the person receiving it. Donation ideas: Bottled water, juice boxes, devotionals, crossword puzzles, puzzles, non-scented lotions, tea, hot chocolate, cider packets, hand sanitizer, pens, note cards, popcorn, fuzzy sox, cds, small Kleenex packets
  • Military Support Care Packages- Ideas for care packages include: sunflower seeds, Tootsie Rolls, individual crackers, sausage or beef jerky, DVDs, CDs, books, magazines, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, hand sanitizer, soap, eye drops and phone cards. Please do not include pork or anything glass or religious. Items may be dropped off at the Church Office at either campus.

 

Collection Box Ministry

"The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to provide help" Acts 11:29

The Collection Box Ministry collects items year-round to be given to different charities. Click here for the month by month donation list. If you know of a charity to collect for, call us with infomation about it.

Ongoing collections include personal care items, such as shampoo, soap, conditioner, shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc. (Motel sizes are accepted.) These items are donated to the YWCA shelter, Churches United for the Homeless and New Life Center. Donations can be dropped off at either campus.

 

Food Pantry

"He provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy." Acts 14:17

Suggested items to contribute:

Breakfast Items    Canned fruit juices   Hot & dry cereals   Canned milk
Lunch/Dinner    Hearty soups, can meat   Canned main dishes   Rice, pasta, spaghetti
Other food    Crackers, biscuits   Coffee, tea, hot choc    
Personal Items    Toilet paper & Kleenex   Bath soap, shampoo   Laundry supplies
Baby Items    Diapers & wipes   Formula & cereal    
Special Treats
    Formula & cereal   Pudding & Jell-o mix   Packaged cookies

 

HopeCare encourages food donations to the Food Pantry.

Many families in our community struggle to put food on the table and rely on the staples they can receive from the Food Pantry.

 

 


 

Baby Basket

Baby Basket

 

 

 

 

Collection Box

Collection Box Ministry

 

 

Groceries

Note: Non-perishable food items brought in March will go to the Minnesota Food Share project.