Our Next SPdL Mission Opportunity:

Help Fight Hunger in Atlanta

Twice a year -- in January and July -- Buckhead Christian Ministry relies on a special effort by the members of Second-Ponce de Leon to collect canned goods and other necessary staples for their Food Pantry. And twice a year, the people of Second-Ponce de Leon always come through. There are many in Atlanta, young and old, men, women and children, here in our own community who face the reality of hunger because of financial setbacks and personal hardships. Your generosity through the organized efforts of BCM really does make a difference. Make the decision to help today by: 1) going to the grocery store and personally purchasing canned goods and other food staples; or 2) making a financial donation so that BCM can buy the groceries at a substantial savings (make your check payable to Second-Ponce de Leon or Buckhead Christian Ministry with "BCM food drive" in the memo line). Pick up BCM grocery lists in the North Bridge Lobby, at the Family Life Center, or in the downstairs lobby of the Children's Building. Bring groceries and other canned goods donations to the green collection bins at these sites.

To help get you started today, here's a sample shopping list ...
Cereal
Grits
Oatmeal
Cornbread Mixes
Rice
Pasta (spaghetti)
Spaghetti Sauce
Macaroni & Cheese Mixes
Peanutbutter
Jelly
Canned Fruit
Canned Vegetables
Dried Beans
Cans of Pork-n-Beans
Canned Chicken/Ham/Tuna
Pop-top Meats/Fruit (Vienna sausages, applesauce, etc.)
Dried Milk
Drink Boxes
Juice Concentrates
Cooking Oil
2-pound Bags of Flour & Sugar
Laundry Detergents
Baby Formula/Similac
Medium & Large Diapers
Toilet Paper
Shampoo
Deodorant
Feminine Hygiene Products
Toothbrushes & Toothpaste

A couple of things to remember as you shop: All items should be unopened, current, dated and/or non-perishable. Please note that average-sized cans, boxes, jars, etc., of goods are most needed, as they are easiest for recipients to carry home on the bus.