FYI - Besides Helping Hands Pantry in New Eygpt there is also a food pantry at the Thrift Shop in Bricktown, located at 236 Brick Blvd., hours are 10-2 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
June 17/10-July 1/10 has been a busy time. There are many people who have been foreclosed and have moved to apartments or in with someone and they need household items such as towels, linens, pots and pans, silverware, small appliances etc.. We have gotten quite a few requests for them but have not been able to provide since we have a shortage of these items. PLEASE, if you are able to donate any such items, we are happy to arrange a pick up schedule at your convenience.
We dropped off a crib, walker, diaper pail, potty chair, toys, baby bumper guard for crib, crib mattress, crib sheets and some clothes for a baby girl who often stays with her grandma. The parents are 20 yrs old and are struggling to raise 2 small children, an infant and a 2 yr old. The grandmother was extremely grateful and gave hugs for her appreciation - as she thought we only helped the parents of the our children - not the other caregivers. She even let Fr John hold and walk around with the baby girl (LOL). He is such a natural with children. The baby was quite interested in his beard :~)
Friday we have 2 pick ups, Saturday supposed to get a half a car load of clothes - hopefully they will be in season. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week we have drop offs. As you can tell, Reys of Hope is still thriving and keeping us busy. Our ability to continue our good work is only thru the help of our generous donors. God Bless!
PS- Pictures coming - check back soon! Donate goods if you can - the need is greater than ever. Whoever said our economy is on the upswing hasn't spoken to the families that come to us for help.
I have to say that Father John, pat, and the other woman have really saved the day again. I first met them when Christmas Presents were delivered to my 2 daughters, and even one for myself. Now 7 months later, I was in desperate need of food for my children. I met with them today to pick up bags of groceries for myself and kids. Even a few toys for my girls. Honestly, in my time of need I really thought I didn't have anyone to turn to. But here were Pat and Father John making everything so much better for me. Please everyone support their organization and donate!! I really can't say thank you enough times!!
ReplyDeleteI have to say that Father John, pat, and the other woman have really saved the day again. I first met them when Christmas Presents were delivered to my 2 daughters, and even one for myself. Now 7 months later, I was in desperate need of food for my children. I met with them today to pick up bags of groceries for myself and kids. Even a few toys for my girls. Honestly, in my time of need I really thought I didn't have anyone to turn to. But here were Pat and Father John making everything so much better for me. Please everyone support their organization and donate!! I really can't say thank you enough times!!
ReplyDeleteHi Father John and all.. this is Gammie Linda.. I just wanted to thank you for all the things you brought for Lynn Rose!! She is sleeping like the angel she is in her new crib, getting hours of enjoyment out of her hanging toys... wearing the outfits you broght..and just coos and smiles when I read her the book that you brough!! Thank you so very much! We just hope that one day we can pay it foreward!!
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