Holiday Food Drive

Once again, Nativity of Christ is participating in the Food: The Perfect Gift drive to raise funds and food for the Marin Food Bank. I hope you will join me in this effort to help thousands in San Francisco and Marin who are at risk of going hungry this holiday season. With your help, the Food Bank will distribute food for holiday meals to more than 3,000 Marin households during the holidays.

The Food Bank supplies food to local non-profit organizations that serve thousands of families, seniors, children and individuals. Here are two shocking facts about hunger in Marin:

• The majority of people receiving food assistance are not homeless. Over 60% of the clients who rely on the Food Bank live in homes with at least one working adult. They are working poor families and senior citizens whose incomes cannot stretch to pay basic living expenses and buy food.
• Children in our city are particularly at risk – one in five children in Marin is not getting enough food to eat.

This is an excellent chance to make a difference in our community and I encourage you to be part of this important effort.

Here are ways to help!

Donate Funds**: Visit http://holidaydrive.marinfoodbank.org/team/4765657894 to make an online donation.  You can also donate by check.  Write a check to the Marin Food Bank and put it in the offering plate or send it to the office. **With every dollar donated, the Food Bank can distribute $6 worth of food to those in need.

Donate non-perishable foods: Food Bank barrels are located in the Narthex and in the Fellowship Hall.  The Food Bank particularly needs the following items:

Tuna & Canned Meat
Cereal
Peanut Butter
Beans, Rice, Pasta
Soups & Stews
100% Fruit Juice
Canned Fruits & Vegetables
No glass, please

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Thank you in advance for your help! Together, we can no one goes hungry this holiday season.