Contributions of food and clothing to INTERFAITH are an important part of the outreach program of Christ Church for those less fortunate in the community. Items can be brought to the church, properly bagged, and placed in the Narthex. Or, donations may be delivered to:
Food Items:
Grace Lutheran Church 506 Haws Avenue Norristown, PA 19401 610-272-1070
Clothing Items:
Haws Avenue United Methodist Church 800 W. Marshall Street Norristown, PA 19401 610-275-1283
Annually, in conjunction with the football Super Bowl, an additional effort is made to collect canned goods on "Souperbowl Sunday". Participation is on a nationwide basis with the canned goods going locally to Interfaith.
Suggestions of canned goods and packaged items are as follows:
- Juice
- Pasta: Spaghetti/Sauce, Macaroni, Ravioli
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
- Pancake Mix
- Syrup
- Cereal
- Beans: Chili, Kidney, Pork & Beans
- Vegetables: Beans, Corn, Peas, etc.
- Soup
- Fruit – Canned
- Applesauce
- Potatoes: Canned or Instant
- Rice
- Dry Milk
- Tuna
- Salmon
Interfaith is also the "Benevolence of the Month" each January. Contributions in the church envelope designated as "other missions" during January are given to Interfaith.
Interfaith is located in the rear of Grace Lutheran Church, 506 Haws Avenue in Norristown. They are open Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Kathy Van Horn is the director andthe Pantry phone number is 484-363-9378.
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