Winter/Spring 2017 Carver Backpack Shopping Lists
No collections January 8 and January 22:
Using up extra food collected in fall.
To return to church by Sunday, February 5:
• 1 box individual hot cereal packets (10 - 12 count)
• 2 cans soup (any type)
• 1 box or 2 pouches instant mashed potatoes
• 1 can vegetables (14-15 oz)
• 1 - 4-6 pack fruit cup (not mixed fruit)
To return to church by Sunday, February 19:
• 1 package breakfast bars or granola bars
• 1 pkg. tortillas or taco shells (10 - 12 count or about 16 oz depending on size & type, NOT from refrigerated section)
• 1 can beans (black, kidney, refried, or similar)
• 1 pkt. taco seasoning
• 1 can tomatoes, Rotel, or vegetables
• 1 container 4 - 6 count fruit cups or applesauce (not mixed fruit)
To return to church by Sunday, March 5:
• 1 box 8 - 12 oz. cold cereal
• 1 box instant hot cocoa mix packets (8 - 10 count)
• 1 box hamburger or chicken “helper” or similar
• 1 can vegetables
• 1 package 4-6 count fruit cups or applesauce (not mixed fruit)
To return to church by Sunday, March 19:
• 1 box individual hot cereal packets (10 - 12 count)
• 2 cans chili con carne (chili with meat and beans)
• 1 pound white rice
• 1 can vegetables
• 1 - 4 - 6 pack fruit cup (not mixed fruit)
To return to church by Sunday, April 2:
• 1 box 8 - 12 oz. cold cereal
• 1 - 18 oz. jar peanut butter (no glass)
• 1 small jelly (no glass)
• 2 boxes macaroni & cheese
• 1 can vegetables
• 1 container 4 - 6 count fruit cups or applesauce (not mixed fruit)
To return to church by Sunday, April 16:
• 1 box complete pancake mix (28 - 32 OZ) or 2 pouches
• 1 - 12 OZ pancake syrup (no glass)
• 2 packages Rice a Roni or similar
• 1 can vegetables
• 1 container 4-6 pack fruit cup (not mixed fruit)
To return to church by Sunday, April 30:
• 1 box 8 - 12 oz. cereal
• 1 box pasta
• 1 can or plastic bottle pasta sauce
• 1 pouch muffin mix
• 1 can vegetables
• 1 container 4-6 pack fruit cup or applesauce (not mixed fruit)
To return to church by Sunday, May 14:
• 1 box 8 - 12 oz. cereal
• 1 box or 2 pouches instant mashed potatoes
• 2 cans soup (any type)
• 1 can vegetables
• 1 container 4-6 pack fruit cup (not mixed fruit)
To return to church by Sunday, May 27:
• 1 box complete pancake mix (28 - 32 OZ) or 2 pouches
• 1 - 12 OZ pancake syrup (no glass)
• 1 box hamburger or chicken “helper” or similar
• 1 can vegetables
• 1 package 4-6 count fruit cups or applesauce (not mixed fruit)
Hygiene Products (Three different collections)
Return to church by February 5, March 19, and May 14:
• Facial Tissues - 1 box 85 - 160 count
• Toothpaste - 4-6 oz tube
• Toothbrush
• Soap - 1 bar or 1 bottle (7-12 oz) liquid hand/body soap
• Paper Towels - 1 small roll (Bounty Basic or similar)
• Toilet Paper - 1 wrapped single roll or a 4 pack (not double rolls)
• Deodorant/antiperspirant - preferably unscented, if available